Just Installed my Redline shiftboot
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Burning Brakes
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From: St. Augustine Fl
Just Installed my Redline shiftboot
I did a quick comparo vs. stock for reference, I need to get some plastic glue for the E-brake, Ill post up those pics when Im done
Can you guess which one is stock???
Can you guess which one is stock???
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From: queensbury ny
How do you take the brake handle apart to install the boot
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From: Miami FL
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16,'17,'18-'19-'20-'21-'22
Three-piece set
I got the three piece set from Redline
Shift boot - E-brake boot - console lid cover.
First, the red leather is very nice, but does NOT match Cobalt Red, it is a little brighter. But that is OK for the shift boot and E-brake boot.
Install of the shift boot was pretty easy, if you have a good stapler.
Install of the E-brake boot is trickier - you have to contact glue the new one onto the plastic frame.
The console lid cover was disappointing. It is not made to fit the cutout on the right front of the lid, and bags and sags at that location. I will probably ditch it and go with the Down South Vettes covered lid like FB3 has.
If I do, I will give away the Redline red console lid cover to the first person who PM's me, AFTER I announce that I have installed the DSV console lid.
Shift boot - E-brake boot - console lid cover.
First, the red leather is very nice, but does NOT match Cobalt Red, it is a little brighter. But that is OK for the shift boot and E-brake boot.
Install of the shift boot was pretty easy, if you have a good stapler.
Install of the E-brake boot is trickier - you have to contact glue the new one onto the plastic frame.
The console lid cover was disappointing. It is not made to fit the cutout on the right front of the lid, and bags and sags at that location. I will probably ditch it and go with the Down South Vettes covered lid like FB3 has.
If I do, I will give away the Redline red console lid cover to the first person who PM's me, AFTER I announce that I have installed the DSV console lid.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Shorewood IL
I too purchased mine from Redline. I have the Cashmere interior and Maciek sent me some samples for comparison b/c he was not sure what would be the closest color match. None were a perfect match but I did not mind a subtle contrast and the price/quality combo can not be beat.
Hey CamaroCane, I am in the process of doing my e-brake also. Give liquid nails a try (got mine at Menards), that's what I'm using and it works great. You just have to make sure you get the one recommended for carpet, fabric, vinyl, etc. and don't rush it only doing small parts working slowly and you should be okay.
Hope this helps you out.
Hey CamaroCane, I am in the process of doing my e-brake also. Give liquid nails a try (got mine at Menards), that's what I'm using and it works great. You just have to make sure you get the one recommended for carpet, fabric, vinyl, etc. and don't rush it only doing small parts working slowly and you should be okay.
Hope this helps you out.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Northern NJ
Originally Posted by yellOZoh6
I too purchased mine from Redline. I have the Cashmere interior and Maciek sent me some samples for comparison b/c he was not sure what would be the closest color match. None were a perfect match but I did not mind a subtle contrast and the price/quality combo can not be beat.
Hey CamaroCane, I am in the process of doing my e-brake also. Give liquid nails a try (got mine at Menards), that's what I'm using and it works great. You just have to make sure you get the one recommended for carpet, fabric, vinyl, etc. and don't rush it only doing small parts working slowly and you should be okay.
Hope this helps you out.
Hey CamaroCane, I am in the process of doing my e-brake also. Give liquid nails a try (got mine at Menards), that's what I'm using and it works great. You just have to make sure you get the one recommended for carpet, fabric, vinyl, etc. and don't rush it only doing small parts working slowly and you should be okay.
Hope this helps you out.
Burning Brakes
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From: Shorewood IL
Originally Posted by robbiC5
Yeah, but is there a definitive procedure to do the e-brake? I don't want to screw anything up. Thanks!
Burning Brakes
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From: Shorewood IL
Originally Posted by Festivus
Which color did you go with to try and match cashmere? I was told siera was the closest match. Do you have any pics u can post?
Also, no pics so far, sorry. I purchased a ZO6 shifter and also have a matching shift **** so I am waiting to install everything together I just have not had the chance to do it. Hopefully within the next week it will be done. I will send you some pics once it is just PM me your email address.
Safety Car
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From: indianapolis indiana
got the two tone right but the color is still wrong!!! the first was red. sent them a piece of the leather gm uses in he "matched" it but it looks way to dark in the car.....down south here i come! to save 40.00 i now waste 60.00! if you are just going black u will be fine and they got good stuff and service but if ur ar matching the stock stuff look out