sagging shift boot quick fix

ryanjacobson · 11-09-2006, 12:30 AM

I came up with a simple quick fix for the sagging shift boot people are having with after market knobs. I went to home depot and bought a pack of rubber grommets (found them in the plumbing section). All you need to do is remove the knob and shift boot, place the rubber grommet on the lever (make sure you get the appropriate diameter to make a snug fit on it) reinstall the shift boot and screw the knob back on....

***Special Ringpop*** · 11-09-2006, 12:54 AM

Nice, that looks much better. Rep Up!

fa1 · 11-09-2006, 12:54 AM

Nice fix. Most people just zip-tie that **** but I think your method is cleaner and better

CivicWithNav · 11-09-2006, 02:32 AM

can u tell me what u exaclty did?

i see a new ring for the shifter boot that closes gap from the shifter knob but what does it do?

Kroze · 11-09-2006, 02:35 AM

thanks

halabut · 11-09-2006, 03:25 AM

Is that a Skunk2 shift knob btw?

ryanjacobson · 11-09-2006, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivicWithNav

can u tell me what u exaclty did?

i see a new ring for the shifter boot that closes gap from the shifter knob but what does it do?

all i did was place a rubber grommet O ring type thing on the lever so that when you reinstall the shifter boot and knob it keeps the boot pressed tight up against the knob so it doesn't sag and move around.

and yes it is a skunk2 knob

Nighthawk R18 · 11-12-2006, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanjacobson

all i did was place a rubber grommet O ring type thing on the lever so that when you reinstall the shifter boot and knob it keeps the boot pressed tight up against the knob so it doesn't sag and move around.

and yes it is a skunk2 knob

ohh i get it now. good job and thats pretty clever.

nice knob btw

bLaCkAnGeL07 · 12-05-2006, 09:52 PM

Is that the stock shift boot?

ryanjacobson · 12-05-2006, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bLaCkAnGeL07

Is that the stock shift boot?

yes

Tiznonay · 12-06-2006, 02:00 AM

where can I find this rubber grommet? what size?
(and dont just say "home depot")

JeShUa · 12-06-2006, 03:20 AM

nice 25$ fix..

ryanjacobson · 12-06-2006, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiznonay

where can I find this rubber grommet? what size?
(and dont just say "home depot")

Not really sure where else you could find one. Maybe check out the internet the rubber grommet i used was originally intended for use as a seal in a faucet. But anything similar would work as long as if has the right diameter hole in it.

bLaCkAnGeL07 · 12-06-2006, 01:02 PM

Sorry dude.. one more question, what dimensions is the knob that you bought? I like your set up and am hoping to replicate it. Not sure if the length of the knob matters for this app but just in case, I like how it looks anyway.

m1k3 · 12-06-2006, 09:46 PM

the dimensions on the box say 5/8" O.D. x 3/8" I.D. x 1 5/16"

i'm gona print it out and take it to home depot and hope they dont look at me like a retard

astroboy · 12-07-2006, 02:53 AM

i just used electrical tape and wrapped it up a bit. works like a charm. easier than having to go out to buy a grommet.

PsychoworkS · 12-22-2006, 06:00 PM

Cool idea man.

I just got my new shift knob in the mail today, and I was wondering what to do about the boot. It's a JDM knock-off. Bought it on ebay for about $15.00 shipped.

I'll be off to the Depot after the holidays!

JeShUa · 01-14-2007, 02:56 PM

hs anyone used the grommets w/ the skunk2 AND the nut tha came with it... if so what HT did you use? thanks.

1stk20z3 · 02-21-2007, 07:17 AM

where did u get this it makes the boot look closer to the knob cant do it stock the nut for the knob is in the way thanks waiting on response

halabut · 02-21-2007, 11:41 AM

The silver part is OEM on the non-Si's; in that pic he's not using the nut, its just screwed down all the way.

11-09-2006, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
ryanjacobson Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 188 iTrader: 6 / 100%	sagging shift boot quick fix I came up with a simple quick fix for the sagging shift boot people are having with after market knobs. I went to home depot and bought a pack of rubber grommets (found them in the plumbing section). All you need to do is remove the knob and shift boot, place the rubber grommet on the lever (make sure you get the appropriate diameter to make a snug fit on it) reinstall the shift boot and screw the knob back on.... Last edited by ryanjacobson; 11-09-2006 at 12:48 AM.

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fa1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF, CA Posts: 2,474 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Nice fix. Most people just zip-tie that **** but I think your method is cleaner and better

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CivicWithNav Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Woodstock MD Posts: 2,562 iTrader: 13 / 100%	can u tell me what u exaclty did? i see a new ring for the shifter boot that closes gap from the shifter knob but what does it do?

11-09-2006, 02:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kroze Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 670 iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks

11-09-2006, 03:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
halabut Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deep in the heart of some state Age: 29 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Is that a Skunk2 shift knob btw?

12-05-2006, 09:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
bLaCkAnGeL07 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, TX Age: 20 Posts: 378 Justin iTrader: 0 / 0%	Is that the stock shift boot?

12-06-2006, 02:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
Tiznonay Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: So Cal Posts: 2,571 iTrader: 0 / 0%	where can I find this rubber grommet? what size? (and dont just say "home depot")

12-06-2006, 03:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 22,394 dixsept iTrader: 23 / 100%	nice 25$ fix..

12-06-2006, 01:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
bLaCkAnGeL07 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Austin, TX Age: 20 Posts: 378 Justin iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sorry dude.. one more question, what dimensions is the knob that you bought? I like your set up and am hoping to replicate it. Not sure if the length of the knob matters for this app but just in case, I like how it looks anyway.

12-06-2006, 09:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
m1k3 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Jax, FL Age: 20 Posts: 1,574 Mike iTrader: 2 / 100%	the dimensions on the box say 5/8" O.D. x 3/8" I.D. x 1 5/16" i'm gona print it out and take it to home depot and hope they dont look at me like a retard

12-07-2006, 02:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
astroboy Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i just used electrical tape and wrapped it up a bit. works like a charm. easier than having to go out to buy a grommet.

12-22-2006, 06:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
PsychoworkS Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Luzerne, Pa. Age: 47 Posts: 76 Stosh iTrader: 1 / 100%	Cool idea man. I just got my new shift knob in the mail today, and I was wondering what to do about the boot. It's a JDM knock-off. Bought it on ebay for about $15.00 shipped. I'll be off to the Depot after the holidays!

01-14-2007, 02:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 22,394 dixsept iTrader: 23 / 100%	hs anyone used the grommets w/ the skunk2 AND the nut tha came with it... if so what HT did you use? thanks.

02-21-2007, 07:17 AM	#19 (permalink)
1stk20z3 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hawaii Age: 21 Posts: 1,890 Casey iTrader: 0 / 0%	where did u get this it makes the boot look closer to the knob cant do it stock the nut for the knob is in the way thanks waiting on response

02-21-2007, 11:41 AM	#20 (permalink)
halabut Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deep in the heart of some state Age: 29 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 / 0%	The silver part is OEM on the non-Si's; in that pic he's not using the nut, its just screwed down all the way.