This product is handmade in Europe and can take up to eight weeks to arrive. No returns or exchanges accepted.
What This Is
A custom-sewn leather shift boot for your 1971-85 Alfa Romeo Spider. It's the leather only: it installs on your factory frame or trim ring. It is not a complete shift boot assembly.
What's Included
- Included: 1 leather shift boot, cut and sewn to order in the material and colors you choose.
- Not included: shift knob, trim, frames or hardware. You reuse your factory parts.
Before You Order
- Fits 1971-85 Alfa Romeo Spider.
- It's made to order, so it can take up to 8 weeks to arrive and can't be returned or exchanged. Please double-check your year, fitment, and colors before ordering.
- International shipping: every piece ships from Poland, so a $15 international shipping charge applies to each item at checkout.
Installation
Difficulty: Moderate | Tools: screwdrivers, basic hand tools, glue or a stapler depending on your frame
You'll remove the shift knob and trim, move the new boot onto your factory frame, and reinstall.
▼ Click to Open / Close Step-by-Step Installation Guide (8 Steps)
Step 1. Remove shift knob. Depending on the shift knob it should unscrew with Allen wrenches and slide off.
Step 2. Loosen the center console. You should be able to remove the shift boot with completely removing the center console. Pull off the two black rubber knobs for the heater/AC and defroster slide switches. Also pull of the plastic AC knob. Use needle nose pliers to carefully unscrew the flat nut holding the AC switch to the consoler faceplate. Remove screws holding kick panels. Remove the 2 screws at the lower front of the console (may be hidden under part of the console that goes back to the p-brake if you have that interior). It is may not be necessary to unplug the wiring for the fan switch and clock. In some cases, the switches and heating controls have enough slack so you do not have to completely remove the console. Pull console switches from the front, label their wires, disconnect. Remove console if required.
Step 3. Free the shift boot frame (at base) from the console and the shift boot.
Step 4. Now pull the boot and ring out through the opening of the console faceplate cover and remove from the vehicle. The leather boot is wrapped around a metal bezel. The boot is held on with these sharp little clamp spikey things around its periphery. You can gently remove them with a screwdriver. (if you're lucky they won't be rusted and break in your hands.) Inspect the shift boot rubber boots (under the leather boot), replace if necessary.
Step 5. Make sure the orientation of the new boot is correct, then clip it back in. Use existing hardware to attach the new boot to the retaining ring making sure that the 4 retaining tabs are oriented as in correctly (tabs should be on the bottom of the retaining ring when installing the boot).
Step 6. Push the entire boot and ring through the opening of the console faceplate cover and through the console opening. With your fingers grasping the edge of the retaining ring, pull the ring toward you. Repeat for all 4 sides until the ring has securely snapped into place. Reinstall the center console if you did remove it in #1 above.
Step 7. Pull the e-brake as far as it will go. Unsnap the old boot and pull it off.
Step 8. Install the new one instead and snap it into the buttons.
Leather care: apply a leather conditioner with UV protection every 4-6 weeks to keep it from drying out and cracking.
Options & Pricing
Choose your material, colors, and stitching color in the options above. Add-on prices are added in the cart.
Material
- Regular Leather
- Perforated Leather
- Nappa Leather +$15
- Genuine Alcantara +$25
- Faux Alcantara
- Carbon Fiber Vinyl
Two-tone: choose a second color in the options above.
Layout
- Default (Like My Factory Boot)
- 4 Panel (Stitching Forms An X) +$9
- Front to Back (Axis Of Car) +$9
Style
- Quadruple Thread +$9
Quadruple stitching color applies to the outer lines of thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my personal information kept private? Is it safe to use my credit card?
A: Yes, your personal information is kept private and it is safe to use your credit card.
Q: How much will shipping cost?
A: Unfortunately, the cost of shipping is a real expense. Our goal is to minimize your shipping costs. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on the items in your cart and will be displayed prior to you placing an order. Please note that oversized items may be subject to additional charges, which will be noted on the product page.
Q: How do I track my order?
A: Once your order ships, you will receive a tracking notification via email.
Q: Can someone outside of the United States place an order?
A: Yes, we are happy to provide worldwide service for our customers. Your shipping charges will be calculated during the checkout process. Customs and duty fees are the responsibility of the buyer.