Shifter knob and boot opinion (pics included)

[Nezdude87]

I've had this dilemma for a while. I have the Honda shifter knob and bought a new factory boot and aftermarket knob. I can never choose between the two knobs. The factory knob has the boot link up at the bottom of it, so I like that in terms of a cleaner look inside. But, the aftermarket knob looks much better on its own. Take a look:





Anyone know of a way to rig that boot up to stay up? Even if it requires taking that chrome piece out, if that's possible, I'm still willing to try.

[Jarrett]

Just get an aftermarket boot. That boot is designed for mating up with the OEM knob. Aftermarket boots are designed to sit in place. Another option would be to cut the lever down to a short length.

[Nezdude87]

I may cut the lever anyway, too high for my taste.

And thanks, I was just wanting to see if there was anything I could do before buying a new boot, since I do actually like that one all but the top.

[Junior Smurff]

I wouldn't cut it. Just get a lude sh
ifter. Shorter throw and they sit a bit lower also

[Stoner51]

From what I've read the lude shifter may cause trouble shifting into 5th.
I would just get another boot. I am looking at another shift knob and I am in the same boat.

steve

[SilverShadow]

I have seen a few knobs and to be honest, the factory black one looks the best. On yours, the factory one looks perfect, the other one looks fart ass lame. Stick with he first one in my opinion.

[GhostAccord]

If you want you can keep the stock boot. Remove the plastic chrome piece at the top. Then unbolt the center console as if to remove it from the car. Instead of completely removing it you only need to pull the console up over the shifter. Once you have it up past the shifter you push the boot back down over the shaft. Basically turning the boot inside out over the shift lever. Once you have the end 0.5" - 1" lower than your shift nob you can take a zip tie and tighten the boot around the shaft. This will hold your boot up for as long as you need.

I had mine hooked up like this with a Hurst knuckle shifter for years. You couldn't tell what was holding it up. It ended up looking very clean. Wish I had some pictures or a better explanation but this is all I got......

[faqncb7]

I added more threads to my shifter then cut a little more than a inch off then got a boot off of a integra. I'll try to post a pic

[faqncb7]

Heres what it looked like after I rethreaded it and cut it



And the end result

[Joey GT-R]

If you want you can keep the stock boot. Remove the plastic chrome piece at the top. Then unbolt the center console as if to remove it from the car. Instead of completely removing it you only need to pull the console up over the shifter. Once you have it up past the shifter you push the boot back down over the shaft. Basically turning the boot inside out over the shift lever. Once you have the end 0.5" - 1" lower than your shift nob you can take a zip tie and tighten the boot around the shaft. This will hold your boot up for as long as you need.

I had mine hooked up like this with a Hurst knuckle shifter for years. You couldn't tell what was holding it up. It ended up looking very clean. Wish I had some pictures or a better explanation but this is all I got......

I like this idea. I was using tape and glue but they always wore after a while. I will try this very very soon.

[GhostAccord]

I like this idea. I was using tape and glue but they always wore after a while. I will try this very very soon.

The way I did it ended up looking identical to the way faqncb7's boot looks above. It held until I cut the zip tie. It was a good 10˘ mod.

[lucifer1]

http://www.hondapartsnow.com/genuine...9-BAK-100.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/01-05-HONDA-...-/260481064935

[steelbluesleepR]

I use the ziptie method as well. for a bit I had a hose fitting that fit around the shift boot that I ziptied the boot to, but i didn't like it so I eventually just ziptied to the knob.