What shift boots are you guys running??

[Mustang5L5]

I want to get rid of the stock fake leather rubber boot. I want something to match my dark charcoal seats and leather Cobra 5-spd knob.

I'm more concerned with actual fit and finish. I love that leather, loose fitting wrinkled look.

Lets see what you got.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I've got a stocker at the moment. I also have another old junk one that my mom is going to use as a template to make me a leather one.

Yay for moms

 

[T1 3VOM]

This isn't the best picture, but I think you can see the boot. It's from Redline Goods: Shift boot store - RedlineGoods leather shift boots

 

[Jaym14]

This is the bezel and boot kit late model sells... looks ok, not the best though.

 

[skunk21]

Ford racing M-7277-A boot

 

[Mustang5L5]

Is the ford racing boot genuine leather? How well does it match that shift knob? That's the same knob that I am going to use.

 

[skunk21]

Is the ford racing boot genuine leather? How well does it match that shift knob? That's the same knob that I am going to use.

yes it's genuine leather, I'll take a close up pic today.

 

[SVT32VDOHC]

Stockers here. I actually like the stock fox body shift boot vs. the 94-04 boots. Seems like in the 94--04's when you had a short throw, that the boots are too long. They get scrunched up. I dislike that look.

 

[1990Coupe]

Another one for redline goods.. All there stuff is REAL leather, and you can customize it to just how you want... Bad pic, i'll have to snap another:

 

[25thmustang]

Mike, mine is a redline goods boot, with a stock 99 GT knob. The coloring doesn't match perfect (I went with the black boot, but they make a lot of colors). Here is a decent photo which shows it. By the way it is real leather, and it looks and feels nice. I also went with the ebrake boot, and for the price it is hard to beat.

 

[Mustang5L5]

How do the redline boots attach to the shift bezel. Is it secure?

 

[skunk21]

Mike, closer pic of the ford racing boot.

 

[25thmustang]

Mike, the boot comes as just a boot. I attached mine using tape. Sounds ghetto and hack, but other than an adhesive there is no better way in my eyes. You basically remove the bezel, cut the little tabs off (from the old boot) and adhere the outer edge of the boot to the bottom however you want. I think some silicone would do the job and even keep some possible heat out.

 

[T1 3VOM]

How do the redline boots attach to the shift bezel. Is it secure?

Here are the Redline installation instructions from their website. Shift boot store - RedlineGoods leather shift boots

Once I had mine in place correctly, I used RTV to secure it to the bezel. If I cared to take it back off, I think I could do it without any damage, but it won't be coming off otherwise.

 

[NotQuik]

Stockers here. I actually like the stock fox body shift boot vs. the 94-04 boots. Seems like in the 94--04's when you had a short throw, that the boots are too long. They get scrunched up. I dislike that look.

One thing nice about redline is that they can shorten the boot for you to compensate for the shorter handle.

 

[WhiteSSP]

I just picked up this one from Latemodel Restoration Supply:

87-93 LEATHER UPPER SHIFT BOOT FOR MUSTANG WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION MUSTANG

It is genuine leather, and it feels great. The glue they use to glue it to the metal bezel sucks though, it pulled off really quickly. I ziptied it through the holes it has, and once its under the carpet, you cant tell. It is real leather, and it feels and looks excellent.

 

[Turd Tops]

I use the hurst shifter boot and shifter handle. Only because i had it sitting around for about 10 years..

 

[WhiteSSP]

I had that same hurst plate and boot, but mine was a huge POS. The plate's tabs broke off while driving one day, and the boot would never stay in place, it would always come out from under the plate. I really wanted it to be good too, I love the retro look it gives

 

[Turd Tops]

I had that same hurst plate and boot, but mine was a huge POS. The plate's tabs broke off while driving one day, and the boot would never stay in place, it would always come out from under the plate. I really wanted it to be good too, I love the retro look it gives

I agree. the tabs are kinda weak and the boot does'nt always stay in place. I fixed the boot problem with some super glue before it got bad. The tabs will break when shifting into 5th or reverse if you use the stock bolts. I just used some shorter bolts and i don't have any problems anymore. I only used it beause i did'nt have a boot and this one has been sitting for year. Not sure where i got it from. A swap meet a belive. I like the look but i really like the long handle. I'm 6'6 6'7 with some wicked monkey arms. I had to move the seat back 2 inches so my legs would not be hitting the steering wheel. the longer handle helps my reach. i looked like quazimoto driving with the short handles.

 

[WhiteSSP]

Weird, I'm 6'2 with the seat nearly all the way back, and I think the handle is still too far forward. But thats more of an issue with the Mustangs ergonomics rather than the shifter itself. Its got good placement as far as height goes, but I could use it another 4" back from where it is. I might end up buying another Hurst handle with more of a bend so I can put it where I want.