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Old 08-29-2014, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by cscobra View Post
I had the identical problems, and the Sunbeam Tiger shift boot solved them nicely and looks "original." However, I sure like the result of your handiwork. You now have two effective solutions from which to choose.
Received my Sunbeam Tiger boot yesterday and it is far, far better than the one that came with my car - 100% improvement. It's not nearly as stiff. I went ahead and installed it to try it out. I still get a little pull back on the stick when I place it in 3rd but not as much as with the stock boot. With the vinyl boot I don't get any pull back. I took it for a short test drive and didn't have any problems with staying in 3rd gear - but it didn't kick out very often so I don't know that this is complete vindication. I think I will stick with it until I have an instance of kicking out of 3rd and if I do, then I will reinstall the sewn vinyl boot.
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