short throw shifter boot...???
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short throw shifter boot...???
did a search on this...didnt turn up much. I just bought a short throw.....whats involved with modifying the stock shifter boot so the short throw fits right?
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When you say "short throw" shifter are you referring to a generic EBAY shifter (nameless/offshore) or an after market like HURST, B&M, MGW, BREATHLESS PERFORMANCE, MTI, etc?
In past discussions, the only boot modification required for was with a C6/Z06 shifter and side fastener ergonomic **** using the oem C5/Z06 boot.
A snip of a couple threads at the very top of the boot would allow for the ergonomic **** to slide through the oem C5/Z06 boot. The boot can be rolled back under, wired or zip tied so the modification isn't noticeable.
If you don't like the extra material of the boot because of the shorter lever, you could perform a similar modification.
The other option is an after market boot from one of the popular sources, for additional cost.
In past discussions, the only boot modification required for was with a C6/Z06 shifter and side fastener ergonomic **** using the oem C5/Z06 boot.
A snip of a couple threads at the very top of the boot would allow for the ergonomic **** to slide through the oem C5/Z06 boot. The boot can be rolled back under, wired or zip tied so the modification isn't noticeable.
If you don't like the extra material of the boot because of the shorter lever, you could perform a similar modification.
The other option is an after market boot from one of the popular sources, for additional cost.
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I have a Hurst shifter, and I took the staples out of the plastic ring at the bottom of the boot, pulled it down around the ring a little more, and stapled it back. Comes out just the right height. 
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that sounds like what im gonna do. I to bought a hurst and had heard something about removing the staples. How did you staple them back into the plastic?...staple gun or a regular stapler??
