That's why I list it as optional (no pics for this step because I chose not to do this). I think it looks great the way it is finished, but you will need a small zip tie and cutters to remove the OEM plastic round piece so you can put it on the new boot - but beware that you may mess up the JDM boot during the process. Optional: You can remove the top plastic piece of the OEM boot because it's a tighter fit for the space between the new JDM aluminum shift knob and the knob nut, but this is entirely up to you. JDM FD2 Civic Type R aluminum shift knob and custom leather boot (pictured below) Tools needed: "T-20" tort driver ("star tip") 9/16 wrench (pictured below) Step 1: Examine the original shift knob, leather boot, and knob nut (pictured below) If anything is in any way unclear, please feel free to hit me up with the questions, as this is my first DIY. Okay, here's the instructions with pics included each step of the way. I told you guys I wasn't posting until I installed it tonight. I'll take before and after pics, as well as pics of the new JDM parts before they're installed in the center console. *Quick Note: this particular JDM shift boot already has the plastic inner rim stapled to it, so the extra work to change that piece out from the stock boot to the new one will NOT be required, making this an extremely simple install. Pictures and a full write-up will be posted here once I'm finished. ![]() I just received my JDM Aluminum Shift Knob + Shift Boot parts today and will be installing them tonight on my 2007 Civic Si Sedan.
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