New shift knob and boot possible for auto
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New shift **** and boot possible for auto I got tired of that big T-handle in our cars so I made something more sporty. I decided to make a new shift boot and shift **** combo for my automatic. I went with the momo shift ****. Here is what I came up with. I think it looks better than that clunky T-handle.
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...76444922tcHMOK
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...76444997vfUeLk
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...76445026ruTNvM
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...76444922tcHMOK
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...76444997vfUeLk
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Re: New shift **** and boot possible for auto Thanks for the compliments...
Here is what I did. I bought the MOMO anatomico (short one)shift ****. Then I bought a 1984-1989 corvette auto shift boot. Actually, any auto shift boot will actually do. The corvette auto shift boot was a little too big so I separated it from the metal frame and put a smaller frame on mine.
I then attached the frame to the console and was still able to utilize the plastic sliding pieces for the shifter (so I retained all functions).
As for the shift **** attachment, it is very tricky. I tried the corvette auto shift adapter but was pissed when I received it because it was way too high. So I decided to make my own threaded piece to put on the shifter.
I was able to secure it to the shifter using tiny srews. The main point is to attach it to the plastic piece of the shifter that you push down when changing gears. Because this way, when you push the **** down, you push the plastic piece with it. Otherwise, if you attach it to the metal part of the shifter, you won't be able to move the know down or up. Hence when you turn off the car, you won't be able to take the keys out.
I hope this helps. Sorry for making it kind of confusing.
Here is what I did. I bought the MOMO anatomico (short one)shift ****. Then I bought a 1984-1989 corvette auto shift boot. Actually, any auto shift boot will actually do. The corvette auto shift boot was a little too big so I separated it from the metal frame and put a smaller frame on mine.
I then attached the frame to the console and was still able to utilize the plastic sliding pieces for the shifter (so I retained all functions).
As for the shift **** attachment, it is very tricky. I tried the corvette auto shift adapter but was pissed when I received it because it was way too high. So I decided to make my own threaded piece to put on the shifter.
I was able to secure it to the shifter using tiny srews. The main point is to attach it to the plastic piece of the shifter that you push down when changing gears. Because this way, when you push the **** down, you push the plastic piece with it. Otherwise, if you attach it to the metal part of the shifter, you won't be able to move the know down or up. Hence when you turn off the car, you won't be able to take the keys out.
I hope this helps. Sorry for making it kind of confusing.
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Re: New shift **** and boot possible for auto That is awesome work. 
I am now going to do that, no doubt about it. I hate my shifter!
Where can you buy the ****, and also that boot, it looks awesome!
Thanks for any help!
I am now going to do that, no doubt about it. I hate my shifter!Where can you buy the ****, and also that boot, it looks awesome!
Thanks for any help!
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Re: New shift **** and boot possible for auto You can get the **** almost anywhere. I think I got it from a mazda aftermarket website. It goes for around $40. The shift boot I got from corvette america. Its an auto boot for 1984-1989 corvette. You can use just about any auto shift boot. You will need to modify it anyway (the frame).
Re: New shift **** and boot possible for auto Yea once again, that thing looks sweet! 
Is their any way you can take a few more detailed picture's? I'm assuming you put the screw through the **** and into the white plastic part of the handle...
Is their any way you can take a few more detailed picture's? I'm assuming you put the screw through the **** and into the white plastic part of the handle...
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Re: New shift **** and boot possible for auto Dude, where you been??
Looks KILLER! How much to do mine like that? Actually I got an idea. You do that to my shift **** (labor) and I will port and polish your TB and do the bump stop mod. Deal?
Looks KILLER! How much to do mine like that? Actually I got an idea. You do that to my shift **** (labor) and I will port and polish your TB and do the bump stop mod. Deal?
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You can get the **** almost anywhere. I think I got it from a mazda aftermarket website. It goes for around $40. The shift boot I got from corvette america. Its an auto boot for 1984-1989 corvette. You can use just about any auto shift boot. You will need to modify it anyway (the frame).
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Re: New shift **** and boot possible for auto Gev,
What's up bro ? I'm just finishing up finals. Then I'll depart for Europe. But when I come back, we can do your shifter. I'll have a lot more time at the end of June.
MadIceV8,
Most auto shift boots come attached to a rectangular metal frame to secure to the console. Unfortunately, the corvette shifter opening is longer than the one for the firebird. Thus, I had to find a smaller rectangular frame and attach the shiftboot to that. If you don't want to use the frame, I guess you can glue or staple the bottom of the shift boot directly onto the bottom of the console.
Yes, the shift **** needs to be attached to the white plastic piece in order for you to be able to push it down. I tried attaching it to the metal frame of the shifter (this way I could shift with my hand without pushing down). Unfortunately I realized that the vehicle security system will not allow you to take your keys out of the ignition with the white plastic piece pushed all the way in. So I had to attach it to the plastic part.
Here is where I got my stuff from:
The shift boot is once again a 1984-1989 corvette auto shift boot. Though there are probably other boots out there suited for this application. Someone can try the boot from the new Monte Carlos
http://www.corvetteamerica.com
The shift **** is a MOMO ANATOMICO:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/gomiata/momanleat.html
I bought the short one.
That just about covers it
What's up bro ? I'm just finishing up finals. Then I'll depart for Europe. But when I come back, we can do your shifter. I'll have a lot more time at the end of June.
MadIceV8,
Most auto shift boots come attached to a rectangular metal frame to secure to the console. Unfortunately, the corvette shifter opening is longer than the one for the firebird. Thus, I had to find a smaller rectangular frame and attach the shiftboot to that. If you don't want to use the frame, I guess you can glue or staple the bottom of the shift boot directly onto the bottom of the console.
Yes, the shift **** needs to be attached to the white plastic piece in order for you to be able to push it down. I tried attaching it to the metal frame of the shifter (this way I could shift with my hand without pushing down). Unfortunately I realized that the vehicle security system will not allow you to take your keys out of the ignition with the white plastic piece pushed all the way in. So I had to attach it to the plastic part.
Here is where I got my stuff from:
The shift boot is once again a 1984-1989 corvette auto shift boot. Though there are probably other boots out there suited for this application. Someone can try the boot from the new Monte Carlos
http://www.corvetteamerica.com
The shift **** is a MOMO ANATOMICO:
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/gomiata/momanleat.html
I bought the short one.
That just about covers it
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Re: New shift **** and boot possible for auto that looks killer! From that last picture its hard to see the gear selector though? or iwas that deleted? Was there any cutting of your console top to make anything fit?
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Re: New shift **** and boot possible for auto I have added a leather shift boot to my car last summer. I just used a black $30 leather shift boot from PepBoys. Its the one with the elastic bottom, which is ok since you need to trim the boot for length. There are other cheaper ones available, but they either arent leather or are thinner leather. Its held in place by sandwiching it between the sliding mechanism (with the sliders removed) and the console. This is why to need to trim the shift boot to fit, it will be too long. Lemme know if you want more detail.
Here is a pic:
http://users.rcn.com/my57chevy/shiftboot.jpg
Here is a link to a discussion about shift *****:
https://ls1tech.com/threads/showflat...rue#Post523948
Here is a pic:
http://users.rcn.com/my57chevy/shiftboot.jpg
Here is a link to a discussion about shift *****:
https://ls1tech.com/threads/showflat...rue#Post523948
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Re: New shift **** and boot possible for auto
that looks killer! From that last picture its hard to see the gear selector though? or iwas that deleted? Was there any cutting of your console top to make anything fit?
