I gave my 4EAT shifter the boot...

Canonshooter · 01-16-2010, 07:31 AM

I gave the 4EAT shifter "the boot" using an OEM 5MT console trim with boot (PN 92121SA500) and a custom shift knob by WC Lathe Werks. The shifter is now shorter - which I like - and I am quite pleased with how this mod worked out. I really gives a much sportier feel to the interior.

funkymonkey1002 · 01-16-2010, 07:34 AM

Awesome!

PSB83 · 01-16-2010, 08:11 AM

That's pretty sick! I like it a lot.

Stein · 01-16-2010, 08:24 AM

Excellent work. I love that. Did you actually cut down the shifter stud, or just use a short knob?

Canonshooter · 01-16-2010, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stein

Excellent work. I love that. Did you actually cut down the shifter stud, or just use a short knob?

Didn't touch the shifter, the new knob is much shorter than the OEM one.

neoshi · 01-16-2010, 12:53 PM

Damn that does look good. I wonder if a WRX shifter surround is the same shape.. i see one for $20 here in socal

Veece07 · 01-16-2010, 01:06 PM

So people will look thinking you have a MT...but you dont!

I like!

Fonzzie · 01-16-2010, 01:08 PM

well after much wrestling with my shifter

i've found out i can't replace it with anything better looking, so this is what i've got so far:
before

after

i need to fine tune the boot but any ideas are appreciated.
cheers AJ.

SubieOutlaw · 01-16-2010, 01:08 PM

Bravo.

Sweet setup.

Novtec1 · 01-16-2010, 08:36 PM

i got a extra STI one laying around... thanks for the idea...

sea-scooby · 01-17-2010, 12:11 AM

The 05-07 WRX uses an identical surround as the 03-08 Forester, so it will snap right into place. Even better is to find an 05-07 STi trim piece with the fancy aluminum trim ring around the boot.

Nasarog · 01-17-2010, 12:49 AM

That looks really good.

fourortwowheels · 01-17-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Veece07

So people will look thinking you have a MT...but you dont!

I like!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nasarog

That looks really good.

i agree, looks good jim!

neoshi · 01-17-2010, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-scooby

The 05-07 WRX uses an identical surround as the 03-08 Forester, so it will snap right into place. Even better is to find an 05-07 STi trim piece with the fancy aluminum trim ring around the boot.

Awesome thanks for the info! Yeah that trim ring is around $50 by itself IIRC! Nevermind! Just checked SGP.. it's $95!!!

Subiciv · 01-17-2010, 04:23 PM

Great look, very sporty.

Years ago I bought an integra and the guy installed a shift boot, it looked like crap. I took it for an immediate oil change and the kid at quicke lube asked "umm, where is your clutch" and as I explained myself he gave me the

look

but I like this one, lol

01-16-2010, 07:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Canonshooter Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,726 Location: Bedford, NH Car Year: 2007 Car Model: Forester XT Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I gave my 4EAT shifter the boot... I gave the 4EAT shifter "the boot" using an OEM 5MT console trim with boot (PN 92121SA500) and a custom shift knob by WC Lathe Werks. The shifter is now shorter - which I like - and I am quite pleased with how this mod worked out. I really gives a much sportier feel to the interior. __________________ An Old Man's Toaster Facebook \| Canonshooter Last edited by Canonshooter; 01-17-2010 at 05:33 AM. Reason: add link

01-16-2010, 07:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
funkymonkey1002 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,965 Location: NJ Car Year: 2004 Car Model: 2.5 XT 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Awesome! __________________ 04FXT/4EAT Snorkus Free, WRX suspension, sti up, prodrive ypipe, rota/falken/racingbrake/hawk

01-16-2010, 08:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stein Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 290 Location: Minocqua, WI Car Year: 2007 Car Model: Forester XT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Excellent work. I love that. Did you actually cut down the shifter stud, or just use a short knob? __________________ Strong, Cheap, Light...Choose 2

01-16-2010, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
neoshi Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8,395 Location: 949 The OC/The City 415 Car Year: 05 Car Model: XSsss.. Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 30 reviews	Damn that does look good. I wonder if a WRX shifter surround is the same shape.. i see one for $20 here in socal __________________ 05 XS

01-16-2010, 01:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Veece07 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 262 Location: Montevideo, Minnesota Car Year: 2000 Car Model: Forester Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So people will look thinking you have a MT...but you dont! I like! __________________ '00 Silver SF N/A 4EAT

01-16-2010, 08:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
PSB83 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 150 Location: Long Island, New York Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester XT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	That's pretty sick! I like it a lot.

01-16-2010, 01:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Fonzzie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 95 Location: New Zealand Car Year: 1998 Car Model: Forester Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well after much wrestling with my shifter i've found out i can't replace it with anything better looking, so this is what i've got so far: before after i need to fine tune the boot but any ideas are appreciated. cheers AJ. __________________ 1998 silver t/tb 4EAT WRX rsb

01-16-2010, 01:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
SubieOutlaw Fast & Dirty Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 4,022 Location: North Shore Car Year: 2009 Car Model: Forester XT Transmission: 4 speed auto Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Bravo. Sweet setup. __________________ My 09 FXT Journal

01-16-2010, 08:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Novtec1 Forum Member Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 152 Location: Lawton/ft sill... finally!!!!!!! Car Year: 08 Car Model: Audi RS4 Transmission: 6 speed man Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i got a extra STI one laying around... thanks for the idea... __________________ 08 DGP Audi RS4 (the old man car) 03 SY WRX (the DD) 07 WRB Forester XT (Wifes car)

01-17-2010, 12:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
sea-scooby The Sub kit guy Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,134 Location: Renton, Wa Car Year: 2005 Car Model: Forester X & XT VF39 Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 79 reviews	The 05-07 WRX uses an identical surround as the 03-08 Forester, so it will snap right into place. Even better is to find an 05-07 STi trim piece with the fancy aluminum trim ring around the boot. __________________ 05 Forester XTi Premium M/T (bobbytuned VF39)(his) 05 Forester X A/T (hers) My Journal page

01-17-2010, 12:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
Nasarog Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 799 Location: New London County, CT Car Year: 2012 Car Model: Forester 2.5X Prem Transmission: Automatic Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	That looks really good.

01-17-2010, 04:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Subiciv Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,380 Location: Chicago Car Year: 2007 Car Model: Forester Premium Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Great look, very sporty. Years ago I bought an integra and the guy installed a shift boot, it looked like crap. I took it for an immediate oil change and the kid at quicke lube asked "umm, where is your clutch" and as I explained myself he gave me the look but I like this one, lol __________________ 07 GRP Foz 09 SWP Foz

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