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 1997-2004 Corvette C5 cars with a manual transmission. It's the leather only: you move it onto your factory plastic ring and top trim piece. 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 1997-2004 Corvette with a manual transmission, including Z06. Automatic? Use our 1997-2004 automatic shift boot.
- Factory ring broken? Our C5 wire-frame shift boot bracket replaces it.
- Swapped in a C6 shifter? Use our C5 shift boot for the C6 shifter.
- 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: small screwdriver, vise-grips, small hammer, glue
You'll remove the shift knob, pop the boot's ring out of the console, move the boot onto the ring, and reinstall.
▼ Click to Open / Close Step-by-Step Installation Guide (9 Steps)
Step 1. Pry the shift pattern insert off the top of the knob with a small screwdriver.
Step 2. Pull the knob pin out with vise-grips. If it's tight, tap the vise-grips' shoulder with a hammer while wiggling up.
Step 3. Unscrew the shift knob counterclockwise.
Step 4. The boot's base is an elastic oval ring. Pull the boot toward the shifter to pop part of the ring out, then work around until the whole ring is free.
Step 5. Slide the boot off the shifter.
Step 6. Remove the staples holding the old boot to the ring, pull it off, and clean off any residue.
Step 7. Tuck the new boot's leather flap into each cutout behind the ring's teeth, lining the seams up with the center clip on each side. Glue the leather to the ring and let it dry.
Step 8. Move the top trim piece from the old boot to the new one (or use a zip tie: turn the boot inside out, slide it onto the shifter top end first, and zip-tie it).
Step 9. Push the ring back in, then reinstall the knob, pin and shift pattern insert.
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.