Vette Essentials vs. Redlinegoods shift boots
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Pro
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From: Moline IL
Vette Essentials vs. Redlinegoods shift boots
I'm looking to get a new shift boot to replace my old vinyl piece of junk and also mate up to a C6 shift **** in my C5.
It looks like Vette Essentials and Redlinegoods both make boots.
Redlinegoods specifically says that it is genuine leather and not vinyl.
http://www.redlinegoods.com/C5shiftboot.shtm#c6shifter
Vette Essentials also makes a boot:
http://www.vetteessentials.com/inter...ucts/shift.htm
Both are forum supporters.
Does anyone have feedback on which one is nicer for fit and finish? I'm just going with stock black, so no fancy colors.
Thanks
It looks like Vette Essentials and Redlinegoods both make boots.
Redlinegoods specifically says that it is genuine leather and not vinyl.
http://www.redlinegoods.com/C5shiftboot.shtm#c6shifter
Vette Essentials also makes a boot:
http://www.vetteessentials.com/inter...ucts/shift.htm
Both are forum supporters.
Does anyone have feedback on which one is nicer for fit and finish? I'm just going with stock black, so no fancy colors.
Thanks
Team Owner
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I can only comment on the Vette Essentials. Their products are excellent quality and the leather is very heavy. Hopefully others can provide you feedback on the Redlinegoods products.
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From: Pasco WA
I got the Redline shift boot, and e-brake handle, and console cover in a very reasonable package price about 1.5 years ago. Very happy with their looks, and construction, which, BTW, is genuine leather.
Burning Brakes
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We went with the Redline Goods - both boots and a console cover and love it. Redline has an option for a C5 w/C6 shifter. Here is a pic of ours...
I think we paid $115 shipped.
Happy enough with Redline that we ordered the same pieces for our Prelude. Had to send them the stock rubber arm rest cover to make a leather copy as they did not make one yet.
Doug
I think we paid $115 shipped.
Happy enough with Redline that we ordered the same pieces for our Prelude. Had to send them the stock rubber arm rest cover to make a leather copy as they did not make one yet.
Doug
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The redline goods leather is a great product at a reasonable price.
You may pay a tad more for VE stuff but I'm sure you'd not be disappointed with the quality.
You may pay a tad more for VE stuff but I'm sure you'd not be disappointed with the quality.
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From: guthrie oklahoma
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The quality of Vette Essentials products is unsurpassed!
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I've seen both and Vette essentials wins hands down.In fact I have
a shift boot and e-brake boot from redline although the leather is
decent if you want MY as a color forget it their's doesn't match,I had
them in my car for 2-days and had to take them out because
I couldn't look at them anymore.
Other than that the quality seems alright for the price.
a shift boot and e-brake boot from redline although the leather is
decent if you want MY as a color forget it their's doesn't match,I had
them in my car for 2-days and had to take them out because
I couldn't look at them anymore.
Other than that the quality seems alright for the price.
Safety Car
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From: Coconut Creek FL
In fact- I ordered an MN6 boot that had to be specially made made for me (Firethorn Red\Black two tone). All this a few days before Christmas and arrived shortly there after...It was for a C5 with a C6 shifter installed...absolutely the best quality...next is my E-Brake boot...
VE and Matt are the best!
Racer
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From: DFW TX
I just bought the complete leather interior kit from GS Creations. They sell on their website and also the same kit and the same company for a little cheaper on ebay. I haven't received it yet, but that could be another option...
http://www.gscreationsllc.com/produc...63516cc2ff2e18
http://www.gscreationsllc.com/produc...63516cc2ff2e18
Le Mans Master
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I know that a lot of people love Redline but I would stay away from their shift boot. 
Mine came pre-cut for the fit but when I put it on, it didn't even come close to fitting without cutting it some more. As luck would have it, it never fit right and looked like crap
I emailed them and never heard back. Just my 2 cents
Mine came pre-cut for the fit but when I put it on, it didn't even come close to fitting without cutting it some more. As luck would have it, it never fit right and looked like crap I emailed them and never heard back. Just my 2 cents
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From: Moline IL
Do both boots come as a complete boot, or is some assembly required? ie... Do I have to attach the leather to the plastic ring on the bottom, or does it come complete and all I have to do is install it?
Safety Car
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I had to attach my ring to the boot, wasn't hard and even went to the length to glue and rivet it on, don't want any coming up.
I have the C6Z06 shifter installed and had mine cut specifically for a C5 with that mod.
I have the C6Z06 shifter installed and had mine cut specifically for a C5 with that mod.
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Pro
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From: Moline IL
Hrm... my ring is junk, so I may have to see about fabricating one or buying another stock boot to canibalize...
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Good quality for a good price and some subtle combinations and finishes.You wouldn't be disappointed with VE though. Great quality although a little more expensive.