DIY OEM Shift Boot Install on Automatic

Jordo! · 11-17-2012, 11:40 AM

I may have found a work around -- I trimmed the boot so less material pulling on the bezel, and replaced the velvet clip stays with strips of leather from the trimmed boot.

Amazingly, so far so good. Clamped down tight. Does not dislodge when using shifter, even in manual mode.

Jordo! · 01-17-2013, 01:58 PM

Quick comment -- using leather strips in place of the velvet ones on trim clips works very well, and all is still good! Replace at least 3/4 with leather strips as I described above and the trim will stay tamped down firmly

pfdaxe · 01-25-2013, 03:19 PM

I'm thinking about this great mod. Price has jumped a bit. Best I could locate is around $93 + shipping....

Coon-azz · 01-25-2013, 07:08 PM

Not to be a hater, but, why the look of a manual when its not?

Jordo! · 01-27-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Coon-azz

Not to be a hater, but, why the look of a manual when its not?

Same reason many autos come from the factory with some sort of boot for the shift knob -- it looks nicer.

See the one for the FR-S/BRZ or really any lux car, for examples.

My shift knob comes from a M45 auto. http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_...506.m270.l1313

There are also visible paddle shifters. It is clearly an automatic. Nothing to hide here.

Honestly, I'd be happier with a bezel that preserves the P-R-N-D, but the G37 one won't fit, and the gear one is in is plainly displayed on the dash.

The boot just looks much, much nicer.

Why swap out the 370Z start button for the red GT-R one -- it looks nicer.

Here's some (crappy) pics of mine

pfdaxe · 02-27-2013, 07:45 PM

I just received my Carbon Fiber & Alcantara Shift Knob back from Tony @ Carbon Fiber Element and added a manual shift boot:

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kenchan · 02-27-2013, 07:58 PM

wow that knob looks good.

XwChriswX · 02-27-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wow that knob looks good.

Agreed, but I'm interested in seeing an all CF one.

Is the "button" the same, or modded as well?

pfdaxe · 02-27-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Agreed, but I'm interested in seeing an all CF one.

Is the "button" the same, or modded as well?

Button is same. I like the Alcantara as it's soft and comfortable. Main reason I won't go with a CF steering wheel...

XwChriswX · 02-27-2013, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

Button is same. I like the Alcantara as it's soft and comfortable. Main reason I won't go with a CF steering wheel...

Cool, any other angles? I'm debating on sending mine in this summer for this.

pfdaxe · 02-27-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by XwChriswX

Cool, any other angles? I'm debating on sending mine in this summer for this.

Here are some shots before Tony shipped it back to me:

Carbon Fiber Element....Pics of Our Work!!!
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XwChriswX · 02-27-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

Here are some shots before Tony shipped it back to me:

Carbon Fiber Element....Pics of Our Work!!!
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Very clean, I'm gonna have him paint the silver part black as well to get rid of that.

Chokeoloko · 02-28-2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

Same reason many autos come from the factory with some sort of boot for the shift knob -- it looks nicer.

See the one for the FR-S/BRZ or really any lux car, for examples.

My shift knob comes from a M45 auto. m45 shift knob infiniti automatic in eBay Motors | eBay

There are also visible paddle shifters. It is clearly an automatic. Nothing to hide here.

Honestly, I'd be happier with a bezel that preserves the P-R-N-D, but the G37 one won't fit, and the gear one is in is plainly displayed on the dash.

The boot just looks much, much nicer.

Why swap out the 370Z start button for the red GT-R one -- it looks nicer.

Here's some (crappy) pics of mine

did you have problems fitting that M45 auto knob on the z? also is it using a clip at the bottom to hold it in place? or is the boot just covering it?

z0219 · 03-04-2013, 12:18 AM

i tried google it, not much web has the whole assembly available. i dont know, im too lazy to go to the dealship, anyone who brought it. how much the assembly cost?

Jordo! · 03-04-2013, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfdaxe

I just received my Carbon Fiber & Alcantara Shift Knob back from Tony @ Carbon Fiber Element and added a manual shift boot:

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That looks good.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chokeoloko

did you have problems fitting that M45 auto knob on the z? also is it using a clip at the bottom to hold it in place? or is the boot just covering it?

Perfect fit, clips in stock place, actuates like stock.

11-17-2012, 11:40 AM	#181 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	I may have found a work around -- I trimmed the boot so less material pulling on the bezel, and replaced the velvet clip stays with strips of leather from the trimmed boot. Amazingly, so far so good. Clamped down tight. Does not dislodge when using shifter, even in manual mode. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

01-17-2013, 01:58 PM	#182 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Quick comment -- using leather strips in place of the velvet ones on trim clips works very well, and all is still good! Replace at least 3/4 with leather strips as I described above and the trim will stay tamped down firmly __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

01-25-2013, 03:19 PM	#183 (permalink)
pfdaxe A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,067 Drives: 09 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 16	I'm thinking about this great mod. Price has jumped a bit. Best I could locate is around $93 + shipping.... __________________ Build Thread: http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...xes-build.html

01-25-2013, 07:08 PM	#184 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 14	Not to be a hater, but, why the look of a manual when its not? __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

02-27-2013, 07:45 PM	#186 (permalink)
pfdaxe A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,067 Drives: 09 Touring AT Sport Rep Power: 16	I just received my Carbon Fiber & Alcantara Shift Knob back from Tony @ Carbon Fiber Element and added a manual shift boot: . . . __________________ Build Thread: http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...xes-build.html

02-27-2013, 07:58 PM	#187 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wow that knob looks good.

03-04-2013, 12:18 AM	#194 (permalink)
z0219 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: california Posts: 15 Drives: 2012-370z-White-Auto Rep Power: 14	how much is the assembly online? i tried google it, not much web has the whole assembly available. i dont know, im too lazy to go to the dealship, anyone who brought it. how much the assembly cost?

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