Show Me Your Custom Shift Boots

[3002 tii]

Ever since I retrimmed my steering wheel, I’ve been slowly trying to spruce up the rest of the interior… mostly minor things along lines of replacing any worn soft touch plastic trim. But I’m curious if anyone’s changed to a custom shift boot. Nicest one I’ve seen so far is:

https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130548

^ I like that a lot but might go for something more subtle, perhaps alcantara or black leather with tri-stitch.

[Steeler]

Check out this guy.

https://www.redlinegoods.com/LeatherShiftBoot.php

Quality piece.
Boot has integral tabs that hook around the connection tabs on the trim part to hold boot in place.

I actually received 2 due to FedEx "losing" 1, but did show up eventually.
Black with black stitch.
So if interested LMK.

[pungo]

Not very custom, but I installed a F10 M5 shift boot/weighted, lighted shift knob in mine. The leather is much thicker and softer than the stock leather and the extra weight/shorter height of the knob improved shifting, win win.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by pungo

Not very custom, but I installed a F10 M5 shift boot/weighted, lighted shift knob in mine. The leather is much thicker and softer than the stock leather and the extra weight/shorter height of the knob improved shifting, win win.

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How hard was it to remove the original boot and reattach the f10 leather on the Z4 base ring?

[pungo]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

How hard was it to remove the original boot and reattach the f10 leather on the Z4 base ring?

It wasn't too bad, I warmed it up with a heat gun, then it peeled off easily without damage to either one. Used contact cement to attach it.

[bwright657]

When I bought my Z4MC it came with a LeatherZ Alcantara shift boot and an aftermarket shift knob. The boot was good quality, but I wanted a more OEM look so I went with a F10 M5 shift knob and boot like Pungo. I’m still very happy with the F10 parts.

[GyroF-16]

Wait, what? The F10 shift knob is weighted AND LIGHTED?
The lack of lighting (as described anywhere I’ve seen it offered) is what put me off.

Where did you get it?

Originally Posted by pungo

Not very custom, but I installed a F10 M5 shift boot/weighted, lighted shift knob in mine. The leather is much thicker and softer than the stock leather and the extra weight/shorter height of the knob improved shifting, win win.

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[pungo]

Originally Posted by GyroF-16

Wait, what? The F10 shift knob is weighted AND LIGHTED?
The lack of lighting (as described anywhere I’ve seen it offered) is what put me off.

Where did you get it?

I got it from Tischer BMW (aka getbmwparts.com) which are local to me, for $120 shipped, 10 years ago.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by GyroF-16

Wait, what? The F10 shift knob is weighted AND LIGHTED?
The lack of lighting (as described anywhere I’ve seen it offered) is what put me off.

Where did you get it?

Yes it’s zhp + lighted + nicer boot but it’ll run you $250 nowadays

[pungo]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Yes it’s zhp + lighted + nicer boot but it’ll run you $250 nowadays

Inflation is real

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by pungo

Inflation is real

Yep I remember when the ZHP knob was only $50, nowadays the bootleg made in China ones are closer to $50 and the real ones do for $100!

[pungo]

Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Yep I remember when the ZHP knob was only $50, nowadays the bootleg made in China ones are closer to $50 and the real ones do for $100!

Agreed, prices are through the roof now, here was the ZHP knob cost and check out the price of the under seat 1st aid boxes/mounting bracket for the Z4, right from my local dealer back in 2007:

Thank you for your purchase at Getbmwparts.com. Your order Is being prepared for shipment.

Items Ordered:
Item: BMW M Style Weighted Short Shift Knob - 6 Spd.
Price: $48.00
Tax: $2.40
Qty: 1
Total: $50.40

Item: Maintenance and lubrication, Engine service, Belts and pulleys, Serpentine belt, Serpentine belt, 525i, 528i, 530i, water pump and alt
Price: $29.00
Tax: $1.45
Qty: 1
Total: $30.45

Item: Maintenance and lubrication, Engine service, Filters, Air filter, Air filter, 525i, 530i
Price: $16.32
Tax: $0.82
Qty: 1
Total: $17.14

Item: Maintenance and lubrication, Engine service, Filters, Oil filter, Oil filter, 525i, 528i, 530i
Price: $7.40
Tax: $0.74
Qty: 2
Total: $15.54

Item: First aid box 2003 - 2007
Price: $11.28
Tax: $1.13
Qty: 2
Total: $23.69

Item: Bracket 2003 - 2007
Price: $5.24
Tax: $0.52
Qty: 2
Total: $11.00

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Items Total: $148.22
Shipping: $0.00
Handling Fee: $0.00
Order Total: $148.22