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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Folks, I'm here to tell you that if your tired of having to d**k around with that worthless plastic boot ring, then look no further than this gem. It's cheaper in price, and comes with a lifetime warranty.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/220850286432...84.m1423.l2649
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 10:04 PM
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Got to be better than the plastic one that came on the car. It has been mentioned here on the forum before and with a lifetime warranty, hard to go wrong.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Got to be better than the plastic one that came on the car. It has been mentioned here on the forum before and with a lifetime warranty, hard to go wrong.
I must've missed the previous posting of this,as I would've jumped on it then. That plastic piece is constantly moving and under a lot of strain from the heat and obviously fails after time. This product will for sure enable folks to not have to buy a whole new shifter boot just to get the ring, what a scam and a half that is. I have one in my car and couldn't be happier. As of now there are no downsides.
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Bought one about 1 1/2 years ago. As a replacement for the crappy plastic OE ring, it does a very good job.

I highly recommend to all 6 speed guys.
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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how is the fitment?
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Originally Posted by Pozesd99'
how is the fitment?
Excellent. once it's installed, the boot fit looks OE. You may have to do a little minor forming/shaping, but that's easily done with your fingers, plus you can now install/remove your shifter boot as often as you like with no fear of breakage whatsoever.
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Thanks for the heads up, haven't seen or heard of this before
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Bought one about 1 1/2 years ago. As a replacement for the crappy plastic OE ring, it does a very good job.

I highly recommend to all 6 speed guys.
This is really a great replacement- I did it last year and it works great
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Excellent. once it's installed, the boot fit looks OE. You may have to do a little minor forming/shaping, but that's easily done with your fingers, plus you can now install/remove your shifter boot as often as you like with no fear of breakage whatsoever.
I think it looks and fits better than stock
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I must have missed the original posting too...thanks for the re-post!
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Originally Posted by leadfoot4
I must have missed the original posting too...thanks for the re-post!
Get one. You'll like it.

Btw, it's stainless, so no corrosion/rust issues.
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