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 1991-98 Mazda MX3. 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 1991-98 Mazda MX3.
- 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 (22 Steps)
Step 1. Move the passenger seat forward and remove the rear screw from the center bin.
Step 2. Move the seat all the way back, and remove the front screw from the center bin. Be careful not to strip the screw.
Step 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the driver’s side. Make sure the e-brake is in the up position, and then slide the center bin up and off.
Step 4. Pop the snap-fittings off at the front of the center console unit. There should be 2 on each side. Then remove the ash tray and take out the 2 screws behind it.
Step 5. Take off the shifter knob – it unscrews, but it could take some force to remove it. Once you have done this, you can remove the center console unit and slide up over the shifter.
Step 6. Turn the center console unit upside down, and remove the 4 inner screws. This will allow you to take off the shifter boot and the frame holding it on.
Step 7. Take the stock boot off of the staples (or take the staples out) and slide the boot over the tabs that held the screws, then discard the stock boot. Observe how it fits over the frame.
Step 8. Put the new leather boot over the frame. The longer part with the wider holes goes on the wider part of the frame, the side towards the front of the car. You can secure it with staples like stock, but it isn’t necessary.
Step 9. Now install the frame with the new boot back on the main console unit, then reinstall the center console unit back on the car, sliding the boot over the shifter. Next, put the shift knob back on and slide the boot over the white thing at the bottom of the shifter.
Step 10. Turn the center bin upside down. Unscrew the 5 screws holding on the e-brake boot frame and discard the rubber boot.
Step 11. Test fit the leather boot over the screw holes making sure that it will cover the entire opening. Punch holes where the screws go and screw the boot on without the frame first, to make sure there's enough slack to operate the e-brake.
Step 12. Once you are satisfied that it is correctly fitted, put the boot over the frame, and then put the screws half-way in to hold the boot in place in the correct position. Next, put the frame with the boot on it in the correct location and screw it in.
Step 13. Slide the e-brake into the new boot, and make sure to slide the boot all the way down. Get the center bin in the correct place, then screw in the remaining 4 screws.
Step 14. Remove the 4 marked screws to take off the lid.
Step 15. Remove the 2 marked screws to remove the hinge.
Step 16. To remove the latch remove the 2 marked screws.
Step 17. Clean the lid. Pay extra attention to the bottom areas, where you will later apply glue.
Step 18. Position the leather cover.
Step 19. Glue the cover in place. It's only necessary to use glue on the bottom edge of the cover.
Step 20. The leather can be stretched so it alligns with the edge of the lid.
Step 21. Place som small shims on the lid before installing the latch again.
Step 22. Otherwise the lid will not close properly. Install back into the car.
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.