Leather "boot" for my Autostick shifter???

[Gary04GT]

I've been looking around for something to replace the stock charcoal "fake leather boot" on my car's Autostick shifter. Anyone know where I can get one that will fit the GT? Leather would be nice, but, it is not "a must have"--a good quality vinyl boot would be just fine especially if I could find one in blue. Thanks for your help.

[Beacon]

MOMO makes a good variety of leather boots in various sizes - they all seem to run around $50 though jic that's more than you wanted to spend.

[Gary04GT]

Thanks, Beacon. Looks like MOMO http://www.ppsonline.net/shiftboot.htm may have one that will work for $34.95. What is the best way to remove the plastic/metal (?) ring at the base of the shifter to install a new boot without damaging anything?

[Beacon]

You mean disconnect the boot and ring from the console itself or the actual ring at the base that the boot is attached to?

This is all assuming the A/S attaches the same as the manual - it should anyway.

The ring itself has a lip on the front edge, so pull up from the back and it should just pop right up.

If you turn the boot upside-down you'll see it attaches with a series of small plastic teeth/clips around the edge of the bottom, the boot has slots that the teeth/clips go through and that's all that holds it in place. The boot is kind of rolled over the edge. You'll see what I mean once ya get it off.

That's sweet you found 'em that cheap - you can check http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/ and http://www.imotorgear.com for some better pictures of the boots.