Re: Leather Shift Boot

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

Have an auto upholstery shop make one for a lot less than $190.  I had a
shop make a leather parking brake cover for my urQ for $75.  It looks a lot
better than the original plastic one.  They will use the original for a
pattern.

>Ladies and Gents:
>
>I have a '90 80Q, and despite my efforts, the shift boot has deteriorated.
>The dealer, after my curiosity was peaked, quoted me a ridiculous price of
>$190.00.  Yes, that is correct for the leather shift boot # 893 711 110 A
>9AZ.
>
>Does anyone know of an aftermarket alternative that looks good, is leather,
>and is cheaper?
>
>Thanks,
>The Judge

Richard Funnell,
San Jose, California
'83 urQ
'87 560 SL