rayaapp2 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 (edited) Ill try to do this without breaking any rules here. I have no affiliation with this company other than Im buying a product from them. And this is not a group buy. I am only posting this to help those that have been in the same predicament as I searching for a descent custom shift boot for my car. The company is called http://redlinegoods.com/ I found them on Zilvia.net Im in the process of getting them measurements for the stock shifter and for the ISIS short throw shifter for the FS530A, but it should also fit the FS5W71 transmission behind an RB. They offer a lot of variety aesthetically. They have a descent reputation on Zilvia. These are custom shifter boots for RB Z cars out there. They said they will run ~$49 shipped for any style you want! There are a few options like stripes or piping that can up the cost. So you will need to contact them with your details and find out for sure. If 5 more people buy these they will put them into production and be offered with their regular lineup. If interested you will need to contact them at info@redlinegoods.com. The advantage of these guys is the plethora of options all included for the same price. check them out Color Chart Pg BTW IF you are interested in one of these mention my handle name here as they do not as of yet have a part number and Im paying to have them R&D one for my car so they will know its the same. Tell them you would like the same one as rayaapp2.ETA on Custom shift boots "We can ship everything in 2-3 business days maximum, regardless of how complex this is. Your job is not, we do this stuff all the time actually." I will keep this updated and eventually post pictures of what I install. Im asking them to re-cover my arm rest as well after I prep it. Its the cheap vinyl covered ones that were an aftermarket install on the 260z and 280z. Edited July 22, 2011 by rayaapp2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaapp2 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Please post your measurements as follows for your RB installed Z. Their instructions: " we'd need you to measure: - distance from front corners of shifter plate to where you want the top of the shift boot to be located - likewise distance from rear corners of shifter plate to where you want the top of the shift boot to be located It needs to be measured across the longest travel distance. So if you have a typical setup of 1,3,5 on the front and 2,4,R on the back, it would be 2 for front-right corner, R for front-left, 5 for rear-left and 1 for rear-right corners, respectively. We'll also need the circumference of the top opening and information on how that should be finished (should it grab a trim piece or a bottom part of the shift knob by itself, or does the trim piece or shift knob provide a stock mounting mechanism that we can use?) A good tip would be some indication on how the stock shift boot is mounted on top, the way you have it in your car at present." This is what I sent them for a STOCK shift lever with Rick Wong mounts and my own trans mount. Shift lever diameter is 14mm or 9/16" It will need a thin metal collar. The thinner the better cause some of us are using Z32 90-96 300zx shift knobs and others are using stock Skyline shift knobs which go over the top of the boot. The inside of the shift knob is approx 20mm ID at the boot height. I measured from the corner top of the console to the OD of the shift knob for all measurements below From the right front corner to the Reverse position I measure 6" From the left front corner to the 2nd gear position I measure 4-7/8" From the left rear corner to the 5th gear position I measure 7-1/8" From the right rear corner to the 1st gear position I measure 6-5/8" I will be installing the ISIS shortly and getting measurements for that as well and posting them up. Please take your own measurements and post them up here and I will get them that information so they can get a good idea of what we are all running. specify RB20 or RB25 transmissions and mounting setups you used so we have a reference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcbonk Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Ray, My setup is identical to yours, Rick Wong Mounts and homemade trans mount. The hole in the tunnel is a bit funky b/c the PO did the 5-speed conversion on the L24. The outer shift boot should fit in the console so it probably doesn't matter. What is your boot going to look like? I might just ask you to order 2 of what ever you are getting. Also I need a shift knob. The after market stuff is lamb, hoping for a regular knob with a standard 5 speed symbol. What are you doing for the knob? Thanks Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaapp2 Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 Ray, My setup is identical to yours, Rick Wong Mounts and homemade trans mount. The hole in the tunnel is a bit funky b/c the PO did the 5-speed conversion on the L24. The outer shift boot should fit in the console so it probably doesn't matter. What is your boot going to look like? I might just ask you to order 2 of what ever you are getting. Also I need a shift knob. The after market stuff is lamb, hoping for a regular knob with a standard 5 speed symbol. What are you doing for the knob? lor Thanks Bill The trans tunnel should not affect this shift lever boot. Check out the 'Color Code Pg' link I have a above. When you click on their sample colors they pop up with pictures of different shift boots. Click on the thread colors as well for more options. They can do all sorts of stuff. Personally Im up in the air about the BRIDE black material and the Black Faux-Alcantara and either with Medium Blue stitching. I like both. My seats are cloth from an unknown car. They are a charcoal grey color. I dont think the admins here would look upon me well if I accepted your offer of ordering two. That may conflict with their group buy or offering items for sale without actually having the items. Dont want to anger the hybridz gods. If you simply contact RedLineProducts via the email address above and mention my handle here they will certainly make you one as well for $49. Im paying $100 for the R&D on their end for the first shift lever boot. Im not sure they'd cut me any more of a deal for a second one than you could get by simply emailing them yourself. I am using the shift knob from a Z32 300zx. Its weighted and fits nicely all around. The stock skyline shift knob is much like the 240sx shifter knobs. My stock skyline knob was very worn out so i dug around and a friend offered me his 300zx shift knob. Another thing to keep in mind is that I do know know if the shift boot for the 70 & 71 models will be the same as what we are ordering here. The 72-78 consoles accept the same boots. I have what is left of a 72 boot in my 74 260Z now. Please post your measurements if you have a chance. Ill submit them. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaapp2 Posted July 27, 2011 Author Share Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) As for the ISIS Short Shifter here is my input: Do not expect a short throw shifter when you order the ISIS unit. Despite its title, its not but 1/8" shorter at top and has a slightly lower thread collar for the shifter ball. So my measurements will be the same for the shift boot either way. The upside to the ISIS shifter is that its weighted as the top part of the lever is threaded on vs the stock shifter being vulcanized together with a rubber bushing. The rubber bushing is probably there to prevent me from bending a shift fork, but I like the weight of this one for sure. So if you have a stock shifter, Nismo(which the ISIS is based on), or the ISIS itself the shift boot should be about the same. If anyone could verify the shift boot measurements that would be very helpful. Ray Edited July 27, 2011 by rayaapp2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaapp2 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Z31 SS shift knob in these pictures. Was just trying it out. I like the Z32 shifter knob for its weight. The Z31 shift knob is really light. Easy install. Slide boot over the shifter. Tip tie the end to the shifter lever. Lay console over the top of the shifter area. Pull the shift boot up into place around the console(of course old one has to be already removed). Place old boot clips over the new boot. Re-install the console. As you can see it almost matches my seats. I chose the BRIDE material because it was a close match to my seats. My console is also pretty trashed. Its cracked where the choke would be. Overall Im very satisfied with it. I plan on matching the arm rest and e-brake lever boot in the future. I know someone else already ordered one. So hopefully he also reports back soon with his install. Edited August 10, 2011 by rayaapp2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire604 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Any updates / pics from anyone else using their boots. I'd really like to see any of their other products in our cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcbonk Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I also bought an outer shifter boot from these guys. I got the traditional black leather with green stitching. Very nice product. FYI - got my car running last night. Will post a video soon. Bonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire604 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I also bought an outer shifter boot from these guys. I got the traditional black leather with green stitching. Very nice product. FYI - got my car running last night. Will post a video soon. Bonk That does look nice. I like that style a lot more than the one they show for our cars with the leather tie at the top. Did you specify it that way or is that what they would consider a custom boot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrcbonk Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 All I had to do was mention rayaapp2's name in my e-mail request and that was all they needed from the standpoint of specs. There is more than adequate overlap of the material to clasp the leather to the console underneath. Bonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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