Redline shift boot, ebrake cover, and armrest installed...

Hank3 · 01-13-2009, 09:27 AM

Got these in yesterday and I'm totally blown away by the quality and look of these. And my car smells super nice now with all this leather goodness. Major kudos to Maciek at Redline for his customer service and super fast turnaround time from Europe.

Kain · 01-13-2009, 09:32 AM

Awesome. I was debating getting the e-brake boot when I ordered my armrest cover. I might just get it after all.

How was the armrest cover install for you? I worked my fingers raw trying to stretch that bitch.

Hank3 · 01-13-2009, 09:36 AM

Haha...well thanks to you I knew going in to the armrest part it was going to be a bear to install. I saved it for last. I tried to install it a couple different ways at first, but eventually settled for wrapping it around the latch (front) first and working my way back. Tried it from the back first and it was going to be impossible. My fingers did get a workout for sure, but it was definitely worth it!

Kain · 01-13-2009, 09:44 AM

You did a better job than me. Mine isn't completely straight in the back (which wouldn't bother a normal person because I would never see it, but I'm OCD and I know it's there), and I still have a wrinkle in my left front corner.

I think when it gets warmer, I'm going to actually undo the clips for the armrest and reinstall the cover so the elastic is in the seam (open your cover and you'll see what I mean). Should make it fit even nicer and make it look more seamless when opened.

Hank3 · 01-13-2009, 10:00 AM

Yeah, I noticed when I first saw your pic that there was a wrinkle on the front left. My back isn't completely flush, either, and since it was dark last night when I installed it, I didn't get a chance to look at the armrest cover closely to see how it can be taken off. I'm sure we can get it looking perfect it the cover came off. Do you have a how-to on taking off the armrest?

Kain · 01-13-2009, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hank3

Yeah, I noticed when I first saw your pic that there was a wrinkle on the front left. My back isn't completely flush, either, and since it was dark last night when I installed it, I didn't get a chance to look at the armrest cover closely to see how it can be taken off. I'm sure we can get it looking perfect it the cover came off. Do you have a how-to on taking off the armrest?

The best I found was some dude undid the clips that hold the top cover to to the hinged part. I believe it involves carefully removing clips and screws. I haven't attempted it yet.

Sport6 · 01-13-2009, 10:36 AM

These are very nice, I might have to add this to my list of stuff to buy.

c.smock · 01-13-2009, 10:39 AM

do you have a link from where to buy?

Hank3 · 01-13-2009, 10:58 AM

Here's their sales thread. Go to post #24 for the current discount code -valid through 1/14 - and there's still for free shipping going on.

RelliMS3 · 01-13-2009, 04:08 PM

i think these additions def add quality to the interior; however, my only thought is that it might be too much red stitching. what do you guys that installed both the boot and the armrest think?

Hank3 · 01-13-2009, 04:37 PM

IMHO, it completes the look of the interior really well.

RelliMS3 · 01-13-2009, 08:27 PM

I am definitely impressed with the matching to the stock leather and stitching

oaklandopen · 01-13-2009, 09:07 PM

i kinda think the armrest is a little too much...but i do like the shift and ebrake boot.

slightly off topic...how are everyones bolsters holding up? my driver seat outer leg bolster is starting to wrinkle, most likely from putting pressure on it getting in and out

Hank3 · 01-13-2009, 09:11 PM

Mine has some wrinkles on the left leg from getting in and out. But I try to get in without touching the bolster as much as possible.

J-Villa · 01-15-2009, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oaklandopen

i kinda think the armrest is a little too much...but i do like the shift and ebrake boot.

slightly off topic...how are everyones bolsters holding up? my driver seat outer leg bolster is starting to wrinkle, most likely from putting pressure on it getting in and out

both driver and pass. seat's are wrinkled in the bolsters... I just use conditioner once a week and try to ignore it

As for the covers... I gotta ask why u bought a shift boot that looks the same as the stock one? But I am digging the ebrake boot and arm rest!!!

01-13-2009, 09:27 AM	#1
Hank3 Asian Persuasion <>< Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,235	Redline shift boot, ebrake cover, and armrest installed... Got these in yesterday and I'm totally blown away by the quality and look of these. And my car smells super nice now with all this leather goodness. Major kudos to Maciek at Redline for his customer service and super fast turnaround time from Europe. __________________ Go here and get 5% off your order from Redline Leather Goods. Last edited by Hank3; 01-13-2009 at 10:30 AM.

01-13-2009, 09:36 AM	#3
Hank3 Asian Persuasion <>< Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,235	Haha...well thanks to you I knew going in to the armrest part it was going to be a bear to install. I saved it for last. I tried to install it a couple different ways at first, but eventually settled for wrapping it around the latch (front) first and working my way back. Tried it from the back first and it was going to be impossible. My fingers did get a workout for sure, but it was definitely worth it! __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

01-13-2009, 09:44 AM	#4
Kain OK, USA! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,496	You did a better job than me. Mine isn't completely straight in the back (which wouldn't bother a normal person because I would never see it, but I'm OCD and I know it's there), and I still have a wrinkle in my left front corner. I think when it gets warmer, I'm going to actually undo the clips for the armrest and reinstall the cover so the elastic is in the seam (open your cover and you'll see what I mean). Should make it fit even nicer and make it look more seamless when opened. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

01-13-2009, 10:00 AM	#5
Hank3 Asian Persuasion <>< Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,235	Yeah, I noticed when I first saw your pic that there was a wrinkle on the front left. My back isn't completely flush, either, and since it was dark last night when I installed it, I didn't get a chance to look at the armrest cover closely to see how it can be taken off. I'm sure we can get it looking perfect it the cover came off. Do you have a how-to on taking off the armrest? __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

01-13-2009, 10:36 AM	#7
Sport6 Zach Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ashburnham, MA Posts: 3,011	These are very nice, I might have to add this to my list of stuff to buy. __________________

01-13-2009, 09:32 AM	#2
Kain OK, USA! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,496	Awesome. I was debating getting the e-brake boot when I ordered my armrest cover. I might just get it after all. How was the armrest cover install for you? I worked my fingers raw trying to stretch that bitch. __________________ 2008.5 Mazdaspeed3 GT, True Red CP-e CAI \| CP-e engine mount \| HKS SSQV \| Samco SuperFlex recirc hose \| Defi boost gauge \| TWM short shifter & bushings \| TWM Big Type-R shift knob \| Redline leather shift boot, brake, & armrest \| Volk TE-37 Seibon Edition wheels, 18"x7.5" \| RAYS duralumin lug nuts \| Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum tires, 235/45-18 \| CP-e TowPlate Coming soon... Redline Tuning Elite QuickLIFT Haulin' ass and groceries since May 31, 2008.

01-13-2009, 10:39 AM	#8
c.smock Top Notch Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 461	do you have a link from where to buy?

01-13-2009, 10:58 AM	#9
Hank3 Asian Persuasion <>< Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,235	Here's their sales thread. Go to post #24 for the current discount code -valid through 1/14 - and there's still for free shipping going on. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

01-13-2009, 04:08 PM	#10
RelliMS3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Martinsville, NJ Posts: 485	i think these additions def add quality to the interior; however, my only thought is that it might be too much red stitching. what do you guys that installed both the boot and the armrest think?

01-13-2009, 04:37 PM	#11
Hank3 Asian Persuasion <>< Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,235	IMHO, it completes the look of the interior really well. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

01-13-2009, 08:27 PM	#12
RelliMS3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Martinsville, NJ Posts: 485	I am definitely impressed with the matching to the stock leather and stitching

01-13-2009, 09:07 PM	#13
oaklandopen Registered Abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 2,070	i kinda think the armrest is a little too much...but i do like the shift and ebrake boot. slightly off topic...how are everyones bolsters holding up? my driver seat outer leg bolster is starting to wrinkle, most likely from putting pressure on it getting in and out __________________

01-13-2009, 09:11 PM	#14
Hank3 Asian Persuasion <>< Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 2,235	Mine has some wrinkles on the left leg from getting in and out. But I try to get in without touching the bolster as much as possible. __________________ Sigs are visible only in your first post on a page. To change your thread display preferences, click here and enable 'Always Show Signature'.

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