TWM shift boot installed

[builthatch]

I got my shift boot at the end of last week.

the reason i wanted one was because of this - http://www.mzspd3.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123700260

the extra material of the stock boot, when used in conjunction with the TWM short shifter, allowed the back of the red stitching to rub the mechanism, and eventually wear away, so the threads started to come undone through the outside of the boot.

i did get a replacement from Mazda warranty, but i had to put some protective tape on the threads to protect it.

this TWM boot is real leather, extremely durable, supple, and best of all it's got the back of the threads protected with an extra leather backing. VERY nice piece.

i am thinking i might treat it well with quality leather conditioner to make it ridiculously buttery, but it's pretty supple as it.

installation was a snap, and i now don't have to worry about the boot interfering with anything.

thumbs up to TWM.

 

[Betelgeuse]

Looks good!! So far my stock boot seems to be holding up but I might spring for the TWM eventually.

 

[mrjoshyman]

boot looks gr8. its funny w/ the STS the stock knob looks huge

 

[imac]

boot looks gr8. its funny w/ the STS the stock knob looks huge

+1

lol i was thinking the exact same thing.

 

[CWPspeed3]

Looks like a nice product, how long did it take for your stock boot to start coming apart? now if they do a matching hand brake cover and or center counsel cover I might be really motivated to change mine.

 

[TWM Performance]

Thanks for posting pics builthatch, the shift boot looks great!

Our new Mazda Speed 3 boots are now in stock, check them out here guys: Mazda Speed 3 Short Shift Boots

Thanks

Kevin
TWM

 

[mazdaspeedster3]

That boot looks A+ quality. Looks like some soft leather.