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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 11:36 PM
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Just to clarify..dc5 shift boots are similar to em2s??
and what about 99-00 shift boots??

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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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Technically speaking, none of the aforementioned boots are the same as EM2's. The DC5 shift boot is attached to a DC5-specific plastic trim ring, same as the EM2, but it's a different shape. The 99-00 shift boots, regardless of car model, were of different nature entirely. Some had metal mounting structures sewn into their skirts, and some were mounted on plastic. Neither of which, is a direct swap for the EM2.

Can you adapt the fabric portion of the DC5 boot to work on an EM2's trim ring? Yes, with some scissors, glue, and staples.

Can you adapt the fabric portion from other Honda models/generations to work on an EM2 trim ring? For the <u>most</u> part yes, but there are some stranger models out there that simply didn't have enough fabric to work in the EM2's application.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 04:24 AM
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find someone to make one for you. then you can have it look however you want. my fiance made one up for me.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 06:09 AM
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I used the EK9 CTR shift boot, but I had to heavily cut it and trim it here and there. I like it
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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You can get similar style shift boots on ebay. There are some which are black with red stitching made for our car so no modification needed. I personally like the stock shift boot.
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