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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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I dont really like the stock shift boot that is on my car now, I dont like how it bends and folds together in some areas, I would rather it be "perfect" looking and smooth all the way around. I kind of like the look of those square rubber boots and was wondering if it would look better. I found a lot of sites that thought their stock rubber boots wear cheezy and switched to a leather one, but personally I think a dark black smooth sleek rubber boot would look better than the crumpled up pleather one.
Here is some pics I found for some idea to what it would look like, the last one wouldnt look good (circular) but it shows hows the rubber look can look really "clean"

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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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You should try the real leather boot from Afterthoughtsauto.com. They are a sponsor. The quality is 10X better than stock, and they are smooth. Just an idea, but those rubber shift boots are ugly imho.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 04:49 PM
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Are you trying to make your car look like an 80's manual truck?

If I wanted to change the boot, the upgraded leather from afterthoughtsauto.com would be the only thing i'd consider.

And throw a Cobra **** on while your at it.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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i'll buy your stock boot
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