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    Does the leather e-brake boot clip into a console fitted with a rubber one?

    I have an '86 325es with a rubber accordion e-brake boot. I'd like to replace it with a leather one. Are the consoles any different, or will the leather boot frame snap into my console?

    If it's compatible, is anyone selling a leather boot with frame?
    -Nick
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    1986 325es || 1998 M3 sedan || 2003 330ci

    ~Looking for a left side early tail light, or a set of early tails~

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    Originally posted by fiveightandten View Post
    I have an '86 325es with a rubber accordion e-brake boot. I'd like to replace it with a leather one. Are the consoles any different, or will the leather boot frame snap into my console?

    If it's compatible, is anyone selling a leather boot with frame?
    Typically you remove the rubber accordion from the frame, stretch the leather boot over the frame, and re use it. iirc, I didn't even need to glue it in mine, the tension holds it in place.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Andy.B View Post
      Typically you remove the rubber accordion from the frame, stretch the leather boot over the frame, and re use it. iirc, I didn't even need to glue it in mine, the tension holds it in place.
      Excellent. So, just buy a boot and it'll fit right on my accordion frame and pop in? Thanks for the info. :up:
      -Nick
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      1986 325es || 1998 M3 sedan || 2003 330ci

      ~Looking for a left side early tail light, or a set of early tails~

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        #4
        theres a guy on here who makes custom shift boots and ebrake boots and for a great price as well, can do any pattern you point towards, I give him an A on product and an A for customer service (he even sent a little card with hand written note thanking me for my patronage) thats how you do business, il try and PM you his thread.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Andy.B View Post
          Typically you remove the rubber accordion from the frame, stretch the leather boot over the frame, and re use it. iirc, I didn't even need to glue it in mine, the tension holds it in place.
          This.

          I find that gluing yields a superior looking result however they will definitely stay in place just stretched over and snapped in place. Shift boots can be done the same way.
          - Josh
          1990 325is

          Need a shift boot?
          Looking to buy shift boot frames, PM if you have one to sell

          Here's what happens when you let the internet pick your license plate

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            #6
            Originally posted by Regnar75 View Post
            theres a guy on here who makes custom shift boots and ebrake boots and for a great price as well, can do any pattern you point towards, I give him an A on product and an A for customer service (he even sent a little card with hand written note thanking me for my patronage) thats how you do business, il try and PM you his thread.
            Thanks man, I appreciate the compliment!
            - Josh
            1990 325is

            Need a shift boot?
            Looking to buy shift boot frames, PM if you have one to sell

            Here's what happens when you let the internet pick your license plate

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