DIY OEM Shift Boot Install on Automatic

pfdaxe · 03-28-2014, 02:07 PM

I used one that was listed for a 350Z and it's the same. Fit perfect

qickdraw · 05-01-2014, 06:53 AM

Just scrolled through all pages of this thread - great DIY guys! I'll be doing this real soon, hopefully in conjunction with a sweet red C/F surround from CF Element...!

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Jordo! · 05-01-2014, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by qickdraw

Just scrolled through all pages of this thread - great DIY guys! I'll be doing this real soon, hopefully in conjunction with a sweet red C/F surround from CF Element...!

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Finding a boot/knob you like, plus rewiring the shifter so up is downshift and pulling back is upshift is really, really sweet -- I use that now as much or more than the paddles when playing around.

The last version of mine where I emplyed double sided 3M tape to really keep the boot and bezel clamped down has been the most successful and least likely to be dislodged

Jordo! · 05-14-2014, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pL4tiNumfi5t

Picked up the perforated M45 knob, matches the steering wheel nicely and sits a little lower. The auto shifter ring keeps popping up, so I got the manual ring as well. Hopefully I'll get around to installing everything in the next week or two, but I attached the knob in the meantime.
In case anyone is interested, the M45 knob finisher is available as a stand alone part.
34929-EG000
34126-EG000 (Zip tie can probably substitute)

EDIT: After a bunch of dremel work & test fitting, I installed the OEM manual boot console. Also took the gamble of picking up a Murano hazard button to match the black of the aux power cap from my 7AT Aux Power Outlet Relocate DIY.
Unfortunately it wasn't quite the same size as the OEM silver one and the button insert in the console had to be sanded a bit wider to accommodate. Even though it snaps into place, the button is oriented 90° differently..the hazard symbol is more driver centric I suppose

Oh, sweet -- I may just order that finisher part too -- thanks!

Silly Rabbit · 05-19-2014, 06:14 PM

How much double sided tape are you using? I put 4 pieces, about 1/2-3/4" long each around the trim, but the silver ring won't stay in the socket. The leather keeps the silver ring from being able to go down far enough to secure it. With the leather boot installed, the ring can only go in about 1/8". One touch of the shifter and the ring pops up.

Edit:

Took another look and the little velvet strip had all rolled to the inside and were not doing anything. I adjusted them and the ring isn't popping out, but doesn't feel very secure. When you put the double sided tape, did you just replace the velvet strips with the tape? I originally put the tape on the inside of the leather lip and it didn't do anything.

Liking the look so far. Waiting on the m45 knob and finisher to arrive.

Jordo! · 05-20-2014, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Silly Rabbit

How much double sided tape are you using? I put 4 pieces, about 1/2-3/4" long each around the trim, but the silver ring won't stay in the socket. The leather keeps the silver ring from being able to go down far enough to secure it. With the leather boot installed, the ring can only go in about 1/8". One touch of the shifter and the ring pops up.

Edit:

Took another look and the little velvet strip had all rolled to the inside and were not doing anything. I adjusted them and the ring isn't popping out, but doesn't feel very secure. When you put the double sided tape, did you just replace the velvet strips with the tape? I originally put the tape on the inside of the leather lip and it didn't do anything.

Liking the look so far. Waiting on the m45 knob and finisher to arrive.

Yep. I put the double sided tape in lieu of the velvet strips, and it seems to work very well.

Jordo! · 05-27-2014, 03:05 PM

Hmm, I just bought the finisher and little stay thing, and I actually prefer the look of my shifter without it -- go figure.

Anyone want to buy it off of me? Essentially unused (other than a test fit) -- shoot me a PM if you want it.

Silly Rabbit · 06-27-2014, 04:06 PM

Double sided tape works decent, but I wanted a better fit. It seemed to me that the issue was the bezel fits so close to the gear indicator that there isn't enough room for the leather boot. If you look at the bezel, you will see a small trim ring around the opening about 1/8" thick. I sanded the lip off so there is room for the leather boot. Now the bezel fits firmly back in it's original position. Very minimal modification to make it work. Not as slick looking as the manual bezel, but I didn't have to hack up my car.

Silly Rabbit · 06-27-2014, 04:43 PM

Decided to paint the bezel black. The flash makes the black look a different shade, but in person it isn't as drastic.

Silly Rabbit · 06-27-2014, 04:53 PM

Some pics without the flash

Jordo! · 06-28-2014, 01:24 AM

^^^ Nice!

BTW, if you do decide to ever swap the up/down shifting like I did, another nice thing about adding the boot is that the "+" and "-" symbols don't need to be ignored or somehow swapped -- they are covered up completely by the boot.

Bullit79 · 07-18-2014, 01:59 PM

A little off topic, but how do I install a boot for the e-brake? Do I have to remove the center console or does that trim around the e-brake pop off?

pfdaxe · 07-18-2014, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullit79

A little off topic, but how do I install a boot for the e-brake? Do I have to remove the center console or does that trim around the e-brake pop off?

I just slipped mine over and tucked it in. Done in about a minute.

janglez · 07-18-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

I just slipped mine over and tucked it in. Done in about a minute.

very nice set-up

janglez · 07-19-2014, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

I just slipped mine over and tucked it in. Done in about a minute.

where did you get the lit-up ring around the cup holder...thanks!

03-28-2014, 02:07 PM	#226 (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 used one that was listed for a 350Z and it's the same. Fit perfect Bullit79 likes this. __________________ Build Thread: http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...xes-build.html

05-19-2014, 06:14 PM	#230 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 55 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	How much double sided tape are you using? I put 4 pieces, about 1/2-3/4" long each around the trim, but the silver ring won't stay in the socket. The leather keeps the silver ring from being able to go down far enough to secure it. With the leather boot installed, the ring can only go in about 1/8". One touch of the shifter and the ring pops up. Edit: Took another look and the little velvet strip had all rolled to the inside and were not doing anything. I adjusted them and the ring isn't popping out, but doesn't feel very secure. When you put the double sided tape, did you just replace the velvet strips with the tape? I originally put the tape on the inside of the leather lip and it didn't do anything. Liking the look so far. Waiting on the m45 knob and finisher to arrive. Last edited by Silly Rabbit; 05-19-2014 at 06:53 PM.

05-27-2014, 03:05 PM	#232 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Hmm, I just bought the finisher and little stay thing, and I actually prefer the look of my shifter without it -- go figure. Anyone want to buy it off of me? Essentially unused (other than a test fit) -- shoot me a PM if you want it. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

06-27-2014, 04:06 PM	#233 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 55 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	Double sided tape works decent, but I wanted a better fit. It seemed to me that the issue was the bezel fits so close to the gear indicator that there isn't enough room for the leather boot. If you look at the bezel, you will see a small trim ring around the opening about 1/8" thick. I sanded the lip off so there is room for the leather boot. Now the bezel fits firmly back in it's original position. Very minimal modification to make it work. Not as slick looking as the manual bezel, but I didn't have to hack up my car. Jordo! and Moon like this.

06-27-2014, 04:53 PM	#235 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 55 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	Some pics without the flash pL4tiNumfi5t likes this.

05-01-2014, 06:53 AM	#227 (permalink)
qickdraw Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: australia Posts: 76 Drives: '12 370z Rep Power: 13	Just scrolled through all pages of this thread - great DIY guys! I'll be doing this real soon, hopefully in conjunction with a sweet red C/F surround from CF Element...! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

06-27-2014, 04:43 PM	#234 (permalink)
Silly Rabbit Track Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brookston, IN Age: 55 Posts: 683 Drives: '12 PW Touring Sport Rep Power: 619	Decided to paint the bezel black. The flash makes the black look a different shade, but in person it isn't as drastic.

06-28-2014, 01:24 AM	#236 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	^^^ Nice! BTW, if you do decide to ever swap the up/down shifting like I did, another nice thing about adding the boot is that the "+" and "-" symbols don't need to be ignored or somehow swapped -- they are covered up completely by the boot. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

07-18-2014, 01:59 PM	#237 (permalink)
Bullit79 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: TX Posts: 140 Drives: '12 370Z GM 7AT Rep Power: 13	A little off topic, but how do I install a boot for the e-brake? Do I have to remove the center console or does that trim around the e-brake pop off?

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