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Old 10-17-2005, 02:43 AM
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Shift boot replacement?

I've seen it done on many other BMWs, but I was wondering if anyone had replaced the shift boot to match an alternative color interior? For example, I have beige interior but the shift boot is black leather...does anyone make a shift boot that is color-matched to the interior leather color?
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Old 10-17-2005, 03:30 AM
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I've seen it done on many other BMWs, but I was wondering if anyone had replaced the shift boot to match an alternative color interior? For example, I have beige interior but the shift boot is black leather...does anyone make a shift boot that is color-matched to the interior leather color?
or maybe have red stiching for an imola red x5 like mine..im very interested also..
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Old 10-17-2005, 07:26 AM
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I think TripleX5 here or www.modweekend.com can help you.
Check his latest steering mod.
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Old 10-17-2005, 02:47 PM
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Ok guys, just got through some email correspondance with Arslan over at modweekend.com and I have some good news. He provided me with some prices on shift boots for those that are interested:

Black Alcantara boots w/black stitching $164.99 (in stock)

Black Alcantara boots w/colour match stitching $164.99 (approximately 2 – 3 weeks from time of order)

BMW leather $164.99 (subject to leather availability)
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So for those of us with tan or grey leather interior, we can finally have the shift boots to match, and for those who want to the colour match stitching it is also available. Boy would I love to have black interior now and get color match stitching.
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Old 10-17-2005, 03:06 PM
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I just sent them an email for the black alcantara shift and ebrake boots. i had these done by leatherz in my e46 m3 and they looked phenomenal.
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Old 10-17-2005, 03:56 PM
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I'm debating whether to get the black alcantara or to go with the tan leather. Only problem with the tan leather is that the shift knob itself will still have the black leather on it, so im thinking the tan shift boot will contrast too much with a black shift knob, even with the light wood on it. I'm leaning towards the black alcantara since my shift boots are black leather now, only problem with the alcantara is that i have no other alcantara on my interior. AHHH decisions decisions!
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I'm debating whether to get the black alcantara or to go with the tan leather. Only problem with the tan leather is that the shift knob itself will still have the black leather on it, so im thinking the tan shift boot will contrast too much with a black shift knob, even with the light wood on it. I'm leaning towards the black alcantara since my shift boots are black leather now, only problem with the alcantara is that i have no other alcantara on my interior. AHHH decisions decisions!
Theres always an option of adding the Alcantara M3 wheel.
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Or even an e-brake which btw is an OEM part.
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Old 10-17-2005, 08:03 PM
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Theres always an option of adding the Alcantara M3 wheel.
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Or even an e-brake which btw is an OEM part.
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...only problem with the alcantara is that i have no other alcantara on my interior. AHHH decisions decisions!
Neither do I.

I have the black Alcantara shift and e-brake boots with black stitching paired with the black interior and light poplar trim. (You can see a pic of my setup on MODweekend's site.) It's a classy yet subtle mod that makes a nice cosmetic improvement.

Of course, as TripleX5 said, you could always add the Alcantara M3 wheel.

Good luck.
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Neither do I.

I have the black Alcantara shift and e-brake boots with black stitching paired with the black interior and light poplar trim. (You can see a pic of my setup on MODweekend's site.) It's a classy yet subtle mod that makes a nice cosmetic improvement.

Of course, as TripleX5 said, you could always add the Alcantara M3 wheel.

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