Cheap custom shift boots & ebrake boots
09-08-2011, 07:35 PM
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Cheap custom shift boots & ebrake boots
Just wanted to show everyone my super cheap boots, $28 shipped for both, from the UK. A fraction of what redline goods wants. They're ebay, the seller's name is 'topgaiters', he's got lots of color combos, and finishes, and can custom for a small fee. Mine are suede with red stitching, they're holding up great, and haven't faded at all.
I've been able to compare these to redline goods products made for a mazda3. These fit much better out of the box. The redline goods ones needed 2 slits widened. These are made of thinner leather than redline goods though. But that just means its more flexible.
I've been able to compare these to redline goods products made for a mazda3. These fit much better out of the box. The redline goods ones needed 2 slits widened. These are made of thinner leather than redline goods though. But that just means its more flexible.
09-10-2011, 10:32 PM
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I have the exact same suede w/red sticking boots from topgaiters in my car and I think they're totally great for what they are.
The gearshift boot especially is a good fit. On the handbrake boot the end where the handle goes is not fitted or anything so it sits a bit loose at that end but not a real drawback and they look good.
I hadn't come across the redline stuff when I grabbed them for my car but yeah significant cost saving for topgaiters stuff and 2 years on I don't see any signs of them being less than they day I put them into the car.
The gearshift boot especially is a good fit. On the handbrake boot the end where the handle goes is not fitted or anything so it sits a bit loose at that end but not a real drawback and they look good.
I hadn't come across the redline stuff when I grabbed them for my car but yeah significant cost saving for topgaiters stuff and 2 years on I don't see any signs of them being less than they day I put them into the car.
09-13-2011, 07:59 PM
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That's a blitz turbo timer. I know watercooled turbo don't need these, but it still gives me a peace of mind. Especially since many stock turbo cars keep the fan spinning after you remove the key from the ignition.
09-14-2011, 01:08 PM
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Got mine last year off eBay for around the same price. Don't think it was the same distributor, and the shift boot pattern looks a little different.
Still looking for a matching red annodized eBrake handle to match the ****.
Similar style arm rest pad - this is leather and not suede so the texture doesn't match, but I'm ok with that.
Still looking for a matching red annodized eBrake handle to match the ****.
Similar style arm rest pad - this is leather and not suede so the texture doesn't match, but I'm ok with that.
02-25-2012, 07:41 PM
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Just wanted to show everyone my super cheap boots, $28 shipped for both, from the UK. A fraction of what redline goods wants. They're ebay, the seller's name is 'topgaiters', he's got lots of color combos, and finishes, and can custom for a small fee. Mine are suede with red stitching, they're holding up great, and haven't faded at all.
I've been able to compare these to redline goods products made for a mazda3. These fit much better out of the box. The redline goods ones needed 2 slits widened. These are made of thinner leather than redline goods though. But that just means its more flexible.
I've been able to compare these to redline goods products made for a mazda3. These fit much better out of the box. The redline goods ones needed 2 slits widened. These are made of thinner leather than redline goods though. But that just means its more flexible.
