New shift knob and leather e-brake boot

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

07-08-2005, 02:03 PM

jsmithsole

*moderator*

Thread Starter

iTrader: (5)

Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: So Cal

Posts: 5,494

New shift **** and leather e-brake boot

Well I finally put in my redline leather shift brake boot, smells and looks nice!
The emboss on the leather is a bit different but it looks fine to me. And since my stock shift **** was broken I decided to upgrade to a nice Momo ****, It matches with the interior perfectly:

07-08-2005, 02:15 PM

Jeffs04SE

Donating Maxima.org Member

Join Date: Sep 2004

Posts: 243

looks nice

07-08-2005, 03:01 PM

Mystery

Senior Member

Join Date: May 2003

Posts: 1,087

Boot looks nice, not sure if i'm a fan of the shifter. But hey if you like it thats all that matters. At least you have one, i'm still rockin a broken one.

07-08-2005, 04:16 PM

Jayzmax04

Donating Maxima.org Member

Join Date: Jul 2004

Posts: 595

Looks fantastic. Love the ebrake boot. Considered shortening the shifter height?

07-08-2005, 04:43 PM

jsmithsole

*moderator*

Thread Starter

iTrader: (5)

Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: So Cal

Posts: 5,494

Thanks guys!
Mystery I had bought another one that was more shaped like the stock version (still with silver accents) but it didn't mount right, so I took it back and got this one, since I am auto it's more for show anyways, but it does feel weird to the touch for now.

Jayz, as far a shortening it, I would like to but can I just cut some off the top with no worries? I wasn't sure...any input would be helpful.

07-08-2005, 05:11 PM

ramberg

GrandPa

iTrader: (29)

Join Date: Feb 2004

Location: Brooklyn, NY & Plantation, Fl.

Posts: 3,916

I cut off about two inches.

07-08-2005, 08:31 PM

Jayzmax04

Donating Maxima.org Member

Join Date: Jul 2004

Posts: 595

JSmith,

No worries man. Myself and a few others have done it. My OEM broke, so I was moved into getting an aftermarket, and I just didnt like how high it rode.

I know I will have to turn in my Momo when I sell the car, but I honestly doubt the dealer of whoever will even know I chopped 1 1/2 inch off the stem. (Hacksaw, verrrrry carefully)

Check my domain site for more....

07-08-2005, 08:35 PM

Jayzmax04

Donating Maxima.org Member

Join Date: Jul 2004

Posts: 595

BTW, anyone know what the hell the SHIFT LOCK "button" thing is above the shifter?

It doesnt appear to be functional.......

Ramberg, too funny man, your sticker inside your console is doing the exact same as mine, peeling up front. I finally took it off, my stuff kept sticking to it!

07-08-2005, 08:57 PM

silvermaxSI

Member

Join Date: Jan 2005

Posts: 70

i believe the hsift lock button is so when u are working on the radio console area so with the car of u can shift into other positions for easier access im probably wrong

07-08-2005, 09:01 PM

#10

ramberg

GrandPa

iTrader: (29)

Join Date: Feb 2004

Location: Brooklyn, NY & Plantation, Fl.

Posts: 3,916

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayzmax04

I didn't even notice that, must be my old age. lol

07-08-2005, 10:16 PM

#11

jsmithsole

*moderator*

Thread Starter

iTrader: (5)

Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: So Cal

Posts: 5,494

Cool thanks guys, looks like I'll be hacking tomorrow!
I am tearing into the dash again anyways, I got the IPOD controller that Clarion finally released. Now I can use my HU screen to control my IPOD, yipee. I can finally free up my other drink holder and stash the IPOD away...
I'll post more pics after the job is done tomorrow.

And yes my stikcer is peeling and I also was wondering about the shift lock, silvermax I'll test your theory tomorrow....

07-08-2005, 10:18 PM

#12

NismoMax80

SuPeRmOd

iTrader: (6)

Join Date: May 2004

Posts: 6,377

Quote:

shift lock?

it's in the manual. IIRC you must pop it if the alarm activates and locks your car??? could be wrong, but that's what me noggin thinks.

07-08-2005, 10:39 PM

#13

chernmax

Nations 1st 6th Gen Turbo

iTrader: (15)

Join Date: May 2005

Location: Displaced New Yorker in Southern, MD

Posts: 10,202

Looks hot man

, RedLineGoods does some quality work, we need to keep feeding the 411 on this sweet inexpensive mod to our other Org Brothers and sisters...

07-08-2005, 10:42 PM

#14

chernmax

Nations 1st 6th Gen Turbo

iTrader: (15)

Join Date: May 2005

Location: Displaced New Yorker in Southern, MD

Posts: 10,202

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramberg

I cut off about two inches.

Warren, thanks for the reminder, l'll bring some cigars to the Annual NE Meet in NJ on Sunday...

07-08-2005, 10:47 PM

#15

chernmax

Nations 1st 6th Gen Turbo

iTrader: (15)

Join Date: May 2005

Location: Displaced New Yorker in Southern, MD

Posts: 10,202

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayzmax04

Check my domain site for more....

Ask ramberg we chopped 2" off his in 30 seconds with an electric Sawzaw / medal blade... That's my homie...

07-08-2005, 10:48 PM

#16

chernmax

Nations 1st 6th Gen Turbo

iTrader: (15)

Join Date: May 2005

Location: Displaced New Yorker in Southern, MD

Posts: 10,202

Quote:

Originally Posted by chernmax

Ask ramberg we chopped 2" off his in 30 seconds with an electric Sawzaw / medal blade... That's my homie...

SORRY KIDS, DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME...

07-09-2005, 02:15 AM

#17

ramberg

GrandPa

iTrader: (29)

Join Date: Feb 2004

Location: Brooklyn, NY & Plantation, Fl.

Posts: 3,916

Quote:

Originally Posted by chernmax

SORRY KIDS, DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME...

Thats all it took. When chernmax did his with a hack saw it took 30 miniutes. Yea for power tools. The cigars will be cool. Later Warren

07-09-2005, 10:28 AM

#18

BadBlackMaxSL

Senior Member

iTrader: (1)

Join Date: May 2005

Location: Fairview Park, OH

Posts: 1,205

Quote:

Originally Posted by chernmax

Looks hot man

, RedLineGoods does some quality work, we need to keep feeding the 411 on this sweet inexpensive mod to our other Org Brothers and sisters...

Chernmax,
I notice that your woodwork is very dark red, did you do this yourself or is it stock? I haven't seen it that color....looks good.

07-09-2005, 12:29 PM

#19

NismoMax80

SuPeRmOd

iTrader: (6)

Join Date: May 2004

Posts: 6,377

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadBlackMaxSL

Chernmax,
I notice that your woodwork is very dark red, did you do this yourself or is it stock? I haven't seen it that color....looks good.

seeing that he has an SE, obviously it's aftermarket. Can't wait to see this beauty in person tomorrow.

07-09-2005, 12:52 PM

#20

Tek-Niq

my rear view mirrors flap like a f-ing bird

iTrader: (3)

Join Date: Aug 2004

Posts: 5,268

Quote:

Originally Posted by NismoMax80

seeing that he has an SE, obviously it's aftermarket. Can't wait to see this beauty in person tomorrow.

can't wait to see you all either....

07-09-2005, 01:12 PM

#21

jsmithsole

*moderator*

Thread Starter

iTrader: (5)

Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: So Cal

Posts: 5,494

Do you guys think I could make it in time for the meet? j/k Damn, sounds like a good time...
Well I cut the stem (a bit less than 2") wasn't too hard with the old hacksaw.
Looks MUCH better thanks guys!!
I also got the IPOD controller hooked up, not impressed at all. You can't search for music, you have to set up playlists, overall not engineered as I thought it would be. So I decided to leave it hooked up for now but also have the direct line hooked up if I need to search something out, I usually have it on random anyways, it is nice to have the song title etc..up on the main screen of my HU (plus it charges it). I also set up the dual zone screens so I can have rear view up top and dvd/IPOD on the other screen, works great. I once again surprised myself with messing with installation stuff!!!
I'LL POST PICS LATER TODAY!!!

07-09-2005, 01:22 PM

#22

ramberg

GrandPa

iTrader: (29)

Join Date: Feb 2004

Location: Brooklyn, NY & Plantation, Fl.

Posts: 3,916

You can come by plane. I will pick you up at the airport.

07-09-2005, 04:17 PM

#23

install30

Donating Maxima.org Member

Join Date: Nov 2004

Posts: 429

sweet.......

07-09-2005, 06:33 PM

#24

chernmax

Nations 1st 6th Gen Turbo

iTrader: (15)

Join Date: May 2005

Location: Displaced New Yorker in Southern, MD

Posts: 10,202

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadBlackMaxSL

Chernmax,
I notice that your woodwork is very dark red, did you do this yourself or is it stock? I haven't seen it that color....looks good.

Thanks for the feedback, I did a search on the internet for real wood dash kits, I found this site that had REAL Burlwood kits. With my experience with dash kits, real wood has always looked the best. Cost me about $350.00 but to me, well worth it... And I installed it myself...

07-09-2005, 09:20 PM

#25

jsmithsole

*moderator*

Thread Starter

iTrader: (5)

Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: So Cal

Posts: 5,494

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramberg

You can come by plane. I will pick you up at the airport.

I couldn't show up without my Max!!! (but thanks)

07-09-2005, 09:28 PM

#26

ramberg

GrandPa

iTrader: (29)

Join Date: Feb 2004

Location: Brooklyn, NY & Plantation, Fl.

Posts: 3,916

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsmithsole

I couldn't show up without my Max!!! (but thanks)

There will be alot of pictures posted. Anytime you are in the area let me know. My club nycmaximas are having a caravan of over 50 Maximas leaving Brooklyn in the morning to go to the meet. I am going to bed now. Good night. Warren

07-10-2005, 10:43 AM

#27

jsmithsole

*moderator*

Thread Starter

iTrader: (5)

Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: So Cal

Posts: 5,494

Pics of shortened stem and new IPOD setup

07-10-2005, 01:41 PM

#28

Jayzmax04

Donating Maxima.org Member

Join Date: Jul 2004

Posts: 595

Holy smokes! That looks awesome JSmith. I love the black interior, looks great with all those nice electronic.

So how much did you cut? Looks like a good 2"?

07-11-2005, 03:34 AM

#29

ramberg

GrandPa

iTrader: (29)

Join Date: Feb 2004

Location: Brooklyn, NY & Plantation, Fl.

Posts: 3,916

Now that is looking hot.

07-11-2005, 06:47 AM

#30

tbird2340

Member

Join Date: Jul 2005

Posts: 105

Your shifter looks sweet..

Before Cut:

After Cut:

07-11-2005, 09:08 AM

#31

jsmithsole

*moderator*

Thread Starter

iTrader: (5)

Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: So Cal

Posts: 5,494

I was surprised at how much better it looks!! So glad I chopped it...
Jayz, I would say I cut just under 2 inches...
T-Bird I'll send you those deailed pics tonight when I get home.

07-11-2005, 10:10 AM

#32

tbird2340

Member

Join Date: Jul 2005

Posts: 105

Sounds good.

Thanks man!

07-11-2005, 03:34 PM

#33

carcus

Senior Member

Join Date: Jun 2004

Posts: 951

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsmithsole

I was surprised at how much better it looks!! So glad I chopped it...
Jayz, I would say I cut just under 2 inches...
T-Bird I'll send you those deailed pics tonight when I get home.

Looks nice jsmithsole!!! I did not want to chop the shift stalk on mine so I just cut the top of the adapter and let the shift stalk hit the top of the inside of the ball. No modification needed.

I do love my silver carbon Momo **** though. Can I have your stereo system.....pretty please????

07-11-2005, 04:03 PM

#34

jsmithsole

*moderator*

Thread Starter

iTrader: (5)

Join Date: Nov 2003

Location: So Cal

Posts: 5,494

Quote:

Originally Posted by carcus

Can I have your stereo system.....pretty please????

Ummm, let me think.....no. I'll think I'll keep it!!

Yeah it looks ike we have the same shaped ****, I've started to get used to it after a few days now...definitely like the lower look, I did look inside mine and it seemed to go all the way to the top of the ****? Who knows...no turning back now!!!