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Aubrey64 · 09-20-2012, 07:43 PM

I posted a thread similar to this earlier today, but I did it in the wrong category so I apologize ahead of time for the repost! So I have been looking at changing my auto shift knob to a leather shift boot for a while now, because i think the stock shift plate looks cheap. So I found a really nice auto leather shift boot on ebay for a great price, and it came in the mail today! It looks awesome, but the only problem is, I was under the impression by boot came with the bracket I need to install it, and it doesn't

(which is probably my fault for assuming it did) anyways, I really like the boot, but I don't know how to go about installing it. do i HAVE to have the bracket that you screw into the center console? If so, where do I get that? I've been trying to find the part #, but I've had no luck. Or if any of y'all have any ideas on other installation methods, I am up for any idea! Thanks, and any help is appreciated!

BADS&C · 09-20-2012, 08:04 PM

it looks like the boot you have there is for the e brake handle not the shifter

skipinminn · 09-20-2012, 08:48 PM

I agree

Aubrey64 · 09-20-2012, 08:55 PM

I was told it was a shift boot, but who knows. I feel like its too big to be a ebrake boot

Angrybird 12 · 09-20-2012, 09:03 PM

It may be a good thing you can't install it. Looks to me the boot stitching is white where the stitching on the console and seats is blue. If so I wouldn't install it if it don't match.

menendez1293 · 09-20-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

It may be a good thing you can't install it. Looks to me the boot stitching is white where the stitching on the console and seats is blue. If so I wouldn't install it if it don't match.

That just looks like he took a dye pen to the stitching to change the color he could do it the shift boot if it is what i think it is.

Aubrey64 · 09-20-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by menendez1293

That just looks like he took a dye pen to the stitching to change the color he could do it the shift boot if it is what i think it is.

Yup your right! I emailed the guy I bought the boot from and he gave me instructions in how it install it, and once and if I can install it successfully in gonna dye the stitching blue to match!

Angrybird 12 · 09-20-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Aubrey64

Yup your right! I emailed the guy I bought the boot from and he gave me instructions in how it install it, and once and if I can install it successfully in gonna dye the stitching blue to match!

Cool, and good luck.

Aubrey64 · 09-21-2012, 03:22 PM

So i got the boot installed! It looks awesome, I am very very happy with the way it turned out. The install was very easy, just a little difficult to figure out a way to mount it since it didn't come with any type of mounting bracket, but once I figured that out, it just a matter of taking a part and then putting everything back together!

nyrfan · 09-21-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Aubrey64

So i got the boot installed! It looks awesome, I am very very happy with the way it turned out. The install was very easy, just a little difficult to figure out a way to mount it since it didn't come with any type of mounting bracket, but once I figured that out, it just a matter of taking a part and then putting everything back together!

Aubrey64 · 09-21-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Hahah whenever the post didn't have a picture it was because I was editing the size of the picture I originally posted! But there is a picture now

strych9 · 09-21-2012, 03:27 PM

Haha, a wannabe M6! J/K, looks 100% better than the stocker!

nyrfan · 09-21-2012, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Aubrey64

Hahah whenever the post didn't have a picture it was because I was editing the size of the picture I originally posted! But there is a picture now

Looks good, where did you get it?

Aubrey64 · 09-21-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Looks good, where did you get it?

I got it from eBay

http://compare.ebay.com/like/1709105...Types&var=sbar

09-20-2012, 07:43 PM	#1
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,684	how should i go about installing this? I posted a thread similar to this earlier today, but I did it in the wrong category so I apologize ahead of time for the repost! So I have been looking at changing my auto shift knob to a leather shift boot for a while now, because i think the stock shift plate looks cheap. So I found a really nice auto leather shift boot on ebay for a great price, and it came in the mail today! It looks awesome, but the only problem is, I was under the impression by boot came with the bracket I need to install it, and it doesn't (which is probably my fault for assuming it did) anyways, I really like the boot, but I don't know how to go about installing it. do i HAVE to have the bracket that you screw into the center console? If so, where do I get that? I've been trying to find the part #, but I've had no luck. Or if any of y'all have any ideas on other installation methods, I am up for any idea! Thanks, and any help is appreciated! Attached Images __________________

09-20-2012, 08:55 PM	#4
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,684	I was told it was a shift boot, but who knows. I feel like its too big to be a ebrake boot __________________

09-20-2012, 09:03 PM	#5
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09-21-2012, 03:22 PM	#9
Aubrey64 Drives: 2010 Camaro LLT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,684	Got it installed! So i got the boot installed! It looks awesome, I am very very happy with the way it turned out. The install was very easy, just a little difficult to figure out a way to mount it since it didn't come with any type of mounting bracket, but once I figured that out, it just a matter of taking a part and then putting everything back together! Attached Images __________________

09-21-2012, 03:27 PM	#12
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	Haha, a wannabe M6! J/K, looks 100% better than the stocker! __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

09-20-2012, 08:04 PM	#2
BADS&C Drives: 2010 CAMARO 1LT BLACK Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: SYRACUSE Posts: 141	it looks like the boot you have there is for the e brake handle not the shifter

09-20-2012, 08:48 PM	#3
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	I agree