Installed MOMO AT Knob and Leather Shift Boot
07-30-2009, 01:50 PM
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Installed MOMO AT **** and Leather Shift Boot
First and foremost: please don't post anything if all you're going to do is say something negative. I'm not trying to pass this car off as a stick and never have. It's a 5AT, which I've written plain as day in my sig, and I love it for that. I also always tell people off the bat that it's an automatic even if they don't ask about the transmission. That said...
I finally did this today and am VERY happy with the result. I tucked my leather underneath the ring because I didn't want to break the tabs off in order to get the ring back on over the leather - I'd say the end result looks really nice, and even better in person. I also really wanted this done underneath the ring because the ring would squeak and creak sometimes, so hopefully this should put an end to that by dampening the sound. I also really like how many luxury cars have leather shift boots, and I really don't like seeing the shift gate all exposed with the tall OEM ****.
For those who do this mod with the MOMO: DO NOT push the **** all the way down. Otherwise the **** will sit too low and put pressure on the shifter release button/mechanism so you won't be able to remove the keys from the car. If this happens to you, simply pull the **** upwards a little until you hear a click (that's the button releasing the mechanism) and then you'll be able to pull the keys out. Leave it at that height now.
Also, I got the leather from Redline Goods and bought the standard size.
I finally did this today and am VERY happy with the result. I tucked my leather underneath the ring because I didn't want to break the tabs off in order to get the ring back on over the leather - I'd say the end result looks really nice, and even better in person. I also really wanted this done underneath the ring because the ring would squeak and creak sometimes, so hopefully this should put an end to that by dampening the sound. I also really like how many luxury cars have leather shift boots, and I really don't like seeing the shift gate all exposed with the tall OEM ****.
For those who do this mod with the MOMO: DO NOT push the **** all the way down. Otherwise the **** will sit too low and put pressure on the shifter release button/mechanism so you won't be able to remove the keys from the car. If this happens to you, simply pull the **** upwards a little until you hear a click (that's the button releasing the mechanism) and then you'll be able to pull the keys out. Leave it at that height now.
Also, I got the leather from Redline Goods and bought the standard size.
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07-30-2009, 03:54 PM
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that looks sweet!!!! i have an 08 at and i will chug up all the comments i would get.... where did u buy it from?? and u said that the shift release is the top silver button... pls leat me know, and dont ill do my best not to get the same ****...
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07-30-2009, 04:01 PM
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The MOMO shift **** I actually got from Matt (ZU L8R), one of the moderators here on the forum. It was pure luck - I never expected someone to be selling the **** here. But you can get yours from:
http://www.nyxracing.com/momo-automa...l-p-44077.html
Or you can Google "MOMO Automatic Shift ****" for other stores selling it. And don't worry, I don't care if you use the same ****. You really don't have much of a choice - it's all we have available.
http://www.nyxracing.com/momo-automa...l-p-44077.html
Or you can Google "MOMO Automatic Shift ****" for other stores selling it. And don't worry, I don't care if you use the same ****. You really don't have much of a choice - it's all we have available.
07-31-2009, 09:58 PM
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Matt: Thanks, dude. I love it!
As far as the stocker, I think I'm going to keep it just in case. I keep all of my OEM stuff (exhaust, cats, sidemarkers, springs, etc.) =)
As far as the stocker, I think I'm going to keep it just in case. I keep all of my OEM stuff (exhaust, cats, sidemarkers, springs, etc.) =)
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All of the bolt-ons have helped reduce over 50lbs. And my Michelins weigh an average of 5lbs less over the OEM Bridgestones. So not only am I saving in 20lbs of weight, but also 20lbs of unsprung weight (10 of which is at the driven wheels).
My original weight was 3250lbs with fluids topped off, full tank, spare + tools.
My original weight was 3250lbs with fluids topped off, full tank, spare + tools.
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what tune do u have on it and how much hp did u get with ur bolt ons, hp, tq, which dyno etc... just trying to get some ideas for the future, plus they dont have a big selection for hr's just yet... thanks
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lmao hey there, i was just researching into changing my oem shift **** with the momo you have and also getting a shift boot! lol this thread is sick, i cant believe how nice urs came out! i just went on the web site u mentioned above for the boot, looks like standard size boot for AT Z with normal stitching is $49, did you happen to have a discount code? i found the AT momo shift ***** on ebay for $98..where did you get urs from? i cant wait to get this done, it looks sweet!
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