What about looking for something you could wrap the new Titanium **** with during the winter if you don't want to wear gloves? You would want something easily removable that doesn't damage the titanium finish - what about a custom leather cover or something synthetic that could securely slip over the ****? Just a few thoughts.

 

Great idea Adam~the gearshift koozie!

 

I think I'm going to deal with it as the temps lower, and see what happens.

 

Wish I had a leather boot on my parking brake.

Would like a more premium leather shifting boot, too.

Don't know jack about leather, but I figure in about two more years I'll have something. LOL

 

Oh, well halo there.

 

Oh how I love washing my car only to find a new scratch. It drives me nuts but these are the perils of owning black cars.

 

This is on my list too. The "leather" shift boot feels so cheap. Whatever I do, I want it to match the rest of the interior. Redline goods has a perforated nappa leather that looks like it would match the seats, in conjunction with silver stitching.

I dunno about a boot on the parking brake though. The pictures I've seen looked too....forced. Might be the material that was used though.

 

I get you on that, Lego. Pics I've seen of leather on the parking brake handle always look pinched and awkward. There's just not enough space there. I wish INFINITI had wrapped and glued the handle in leather, like the steering wheel and shift ****.

Years ago, I bought a leather e-brake boot from Redline Goods for my old Maxima. IDK if it was NAPA leather or not, but I distinctly remember it being more stiff and lesser quality (IMO) than the OEM boot leather on that 6MT. Based on that, I'm hesitant to go with Redline for a new boot... in either application.

I would like a premium piece of leather, something very supple and rich to the touch. Know what I mean? I'm considering slowly networking local leather/taxidermy shops. The kind that make special order gloves and jackets and whatnot. I need more expertise on the topic, and won't just be ordering the first shift boot I see online.

This could take years, LOL. Which is totally fine. Truth is, I started looking for shift ***** over two years ago, and finally dialed into something I absolutely love, and appreciate every moment that I drive the car. (Thank you for that, buddy.) Same goes for my rims.

 

Just a heads up for anyone who wants to remove the OEM shift **** without damaging it, I used an oil filter strap wrench (like the one in the picture) and it worked like a charm. I couldn't believe how tight that **** was, but I removed it with no damage whatsoever.

 

I hear ya. I have several pieces of custom leather, and I love the quality snd craftsmanship that goes into the work.

But I was also happy with the leather boot I got from redline for my Legacy GT, and for $75 I'm tempted to just take a shot. I do wish there was another option though.

 

Ah... I see now. That e-brake boot from years ago must have been their standard leather, not Napa Leather.

Shift boot colors - RedlineGoods leather shift boots

I wonder why they only offer Napa leather in black.

 

speak the truth right here

 

Not sure they would do it, and it may be a little tough to network with them but the Alessi shop is up in Buffalo right over by the cargo area at the airport. Other than Matt DelFatti I think they make some of the nicest holsters around even after Lou's passing. The new owner seems like a good guy and made me a custom set-up in just over two weeks. I'm sure it would take longer since there isn't a mold for what you're looking for though.

 

I would be surprised if a holster maker would branch out like that into shift boots. If only because demand for custom leather belts and holster are so high. My last 2 holsters took 10 weeks, and I went with those makers because their quoted turnaround was "quick".

 

Scheduled an alignment at a local independent /Porsche shop for the 29th. I figure the extra $40-$50 over Firestone or Goodyear is worth it. Just being able to make an appointment is worth it to me. If I can get in factory range I'll add PSS in short order. If not, I might reconsider and get another set of S04s if I'm going to be eating through tires.

I'm loving the Koni + Swift combo. It's like the difference going from stock to Eibach swaybars.