Who makes the best leather shift boots?
03-22-2011, 03:36 PM
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Who makes the best leather shift boots?
I am considering replacing the vinyl shift boot (and ebrake boot) in my car, and have looked at several of the vendor's offering these. And I have looked at lots of search results.
What vendor is recommend for quality of leather, best color match ( I have ebony and titanium interior) and price?
Thanks!!
What vendor is recommend for quality of leather, best color match ( I have ebony and titanium interior) and price?
Thanks!!
03-22-2011, 03:47 PM
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Melting Slicks
DS Vettes. 
I have the same color interior (titanium and ebony) and I am very satisfied with the color, fit, finish, and quality. I've done the console cover, e-brake handle and boot, and shift **** and boot. My next order will be for the gauge pods, lower rear console, and door pulls.
http://www.dsvettes.com/store2008/home.php
I have the same color interior (titanium and ebony) and I am very satisfied with the color, fit, finish, and quality. I've done the console cover, e-brake handle and boot, and shift **** and boot. My next order will be for the gauge pods, lower rear console, and door pulls. http://www.dsvettes.com/store2008/home.php
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03-22-2011, 04:33 PM
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DS Vettes. I have the same color interior (titanium and ebony) and I am very satisfied with the color, fit, finish, and quality. I've done the console cover, e-brake handle and boot, and shift **** and boot. My next order will be for the gauge pods, lower rear console, and door pulls.
http://www.dsvettes.com/store2008/home.php
I have the same color interior (titanium and ebony) and I am very satisfied with the color, fit, finish, and quality. I've done the console cover, e-brake handle and boot, and shift **** and boot. My next order will be for the gauge pods, lower rear console, and door pulls. http://www.dsvettes.com/store2008/home.php
03-22-2011, 06:34 PM
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DSVettes don't offer the automatic shift boot, so I got both the parking brake boot and the auto shift boot from Zip Corvettes (made by Speed Lingerie). Pricewise v. DSV, the shifter boots are the same, but the park boot is $20 cheaper with Speed Lingerie.
There's also APSIS, which seems to be a little on the higher side of the price range.
Here's what I've ordered from various makers..
From DSVettes:
D-Cut sport steering wheel
From APSIS:
Armrest
Steering wheel airbag cover & custom center cap
From Speed Lingerie (through zip corvettes):
ebrake boot
auto shifter boot
From CoverKing (through JW Motoring):
Neoprene seat covers
So there's plenty of vendors and options to go with, look around and check out the competition. Do a Google search and you may find a couple non-forum vendors that have offerings as well
There's also APSIS, which seems to be a little on the higher side of the price range.
Here's what I've ordered from various makers..
From DSVettes:
D-Cut sport steering wheel
From APSIS:
Armrest
Steering wheel airbag cover & custom center cap
From Speed Lingerie (through zip corvettes):
ebrake boot
auto shifter boot
From CoverKing (through JW Motoring):
Neoprene seat covers
So there's plenty of vendors and options to go with, look around and check out the competition. Do a Google search and you may find a couple non-forum vendors that have offerings as well
03-22-2011, 06:46 PM
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My wifes Vette has
DSVettes (vette candy) carbon Fiber
Apsis steering wheel, shifter ****, ebrake handle, console cover
BUT.....my shifter boot and ebrake boot are redline customs which are about one third the price and DO NOT look out of place at all.
(this pic is before I added all the Apsis and DSvettes stuff and also shows the redline console cover which I changed to the Apsis Carbon leather.
These are terrible iPhone pics of the current setup
DSVettes (vette candy) carbon Fiber
Apsis steering wheel, shifter ****, ebrake handle, console cover
BUT.....my shifter boot and ebrake boot are redline customs which are about one third the price and DO NOT look out of place at all.
(this pic is before I added all the Apsis and DSvettes stuff and also shows the redline console cover which I changed to the Apsis Carbon leather.
These are terrible iPhone pics of the current setup
That is incorrect. I got mine from DSV. 
03-22-2011, 09:04 PM
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DS Vettes. I have the same color interior (titanium and ebony) and I am very satisfied with the color, fit, finish, and quality. I've done the console cover, e-brake handle and boot, and shift **** and boot. My next order will be for the gauge pods, lower rear console, and door pulls.
http://www.dsvettes.com/store2008/home.php
I have the same color interior (titanium and ebony) and I am very satisfied with the color, fit, finish, and quality. I've done the console cover, e-brake handle and boot, and shift **** and boot. My next order will be for the gauge pods, lower rear console, and door pulls. http://www.dsvettes.com/store2008/home.php
That would be correct!
03-22-2011, 11:30 PM
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Then they just lost a sale on both an auto shift boot and a parking brake boot because their website is misleading.
Take a look, "C6 Shifter Boots - Manual (2005 up) ":
http://www.dsvettes.com/store2008/home.php?cat=278
When I saw that, I didn't even bother clicking it because it says Manual. Now that mentioned you got your auto shift boot from DSV, I went in and clicked it anyway just to see.. and yes indeed one of the drop down options is Automatic or Manual.
So if DSVettes reads this post, you should update your website to not say "Manual" because you're missing out on sales.
Take a look, "C6 Shifter Boots - Manual (2005 up) ":
http://www.dsvettes.com/store2008/home.php?cat=278
When I saw that, I didn't even bother clicking it because it says Manual. Now that mentioned you got your auto shift boot from DSV, I went in and clicked it anyway just to see.. and yes indeed one of the drop down options is Automatic or Manual.
So if DSVettes reads this post, you should update your website to not say "Manual" because you're missing out on sales.
03-22-2011, 11:59 PM
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Then they just lost a sale on both an auto shift boot and a parking brake boot because their website is misleading.
Take a look, "C6 Shifter Boots - Manual (2005 up) ":
http://www.dsvettes.com/store2008/home.php?cat=278
When I saw that, I didn't even bother clicking it because it says Manual. Now that mentioned you got your auto shift boot from DSV, I went in and clicked it anyway just to see.. and yes indeed one of the drop down options is Automatic or Manual.
So if DSVettes reads this post, you should update your website to not say "Manual" because you're missing out on sales.
Take a look, "C6 Shifter Boots - Manual (2005 up) ":
http://www.dsvettes.com/store2008/home.php?cat=278
When I saw that, I didn't even bother clicking it because it says Manual. Now that mentioned you got your auto shift boot from DSV, I went in and clicked it anyway just to see.. and yes indeed one of the drop down options is Automatic or Manual.
So if DSVettes reads this post, you should update your website to not say "Manual" because you're missing out on sales.