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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Default automatic shift boot ??

Im looking for the shift boot swap for an automatic.
I've seen it done before.
Anyone have a part number? I've heard you can get it from a Scion dealer.


sorry i dont have pics to show you what it looks like but im pretty sure you know what im talkign about


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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Well Ive heard ppl say that the manual one fits on the auto, but I got mine from redlinegoods.com .
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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i believe scion_jon has it. Not too sure where he got it from? Pointless IMO.
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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its about $38 from your scion dealer.
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Why try making it look like a manual? If you want a manual look, get a manual. If you dont know how to drive one, learn.
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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I guess cause some people like the look...but don't want to buy an entirely new car just to get that look?
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 03:30 AM
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I think it's a cool idea. I did it in my old car...looked clean cause the shift boot matched the flow of the interior.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 04:56 AM
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haha, all these posts are worthless. You can just buy the scion part but a nicer route is from Redline. Their installation guide is even the swap you're wanting to do, put the boot over the auto. it's not like it really matters, it'll look a lot better and at least people who look at that sort of thing will be left guessing. check it out:
http://www.redlinegoods.com/ScionTC04install.shtm
looks good when it's all done, especially if you buy the ebrake boot.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Bozuzu
haha, all these posts are worthless.
Thanks for reading the thread!

I bought mine from redline as well. Their installation guide was pretty crummy and I ended up making a "Frame" for the bottom of the boot so it held tight.

Anyway, buy it from redline as its really customizable and really nice looking in the end.
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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ive dont care about it being auto/manual I just dont like the way the ugly gray shifter looks
Old Aug 18, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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dealership is your best bet. you could also maybe put up a want ad in the classifieds.

goodluck.
Old Aug 5, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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anybody in here ever did the boot swap and still kept the PRND321 plate incorporated somehow? kinda like the mercedes / lexus ones?
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