Originally Posted by dj02

this is why we have a DIY section

Originally Posted by cubanmike26

So I was bored and decided to take on a simple project I was thinking for some time. Type R shift boots aren't that expensive, but if you have the time and a sowing-machine you can make your own at home.
Note: If you don't have a sowing-machine, you can still do it using a needle and red red fabric. It's only going to take a little longer, but it may come out even better.

Here's the DIY:
Tools:
1. a pair of pliers
2. ...
3. one cable tie
4. screw driver
5. home depot staples

1) Remove the shiftboot assembly from the center console carefully with a flat screw driver. (If you are not sure how to, check the DIY section on how to remove the center console). You ONLY need to remove the shift boot assembly, not the whole center console.

2) Once you've done that, you should have this:


3) Flip the boot around and cut the plastic cable tie with a pair of pliers (carefull not to damage the boot). Remember how it goes for when you put it back together.


4) Next, straighten the staples' tips with the pliers and remove them from the other side:

Originally Posted by cubanmike26

Flip the boot around, insert a new cable tie to attach the boot to the plastic thingy like it was before you took it off.


8) Finally, insert the bottom tips of the boot like they were inside the plastic before you removed the staples. Put new staples on and bammm!!!! you got a type R shift boot made at home

9) Now simply assemble everything back together and you are done.