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Converting the shifter area to look more like the GSF?
While our shift **** and shift area doesn't look too bad, I think it would benefit greatly from an updated look. Our shifter still has the gates that look straight out of a Toyota Tacoma, and now all the newer autos have leather shift boots that cover the area, I think it gives it a much sportier look. Heck my friend's G37 from 2009 has it and it looks really good as well.
I'm thinking about buying the shift boot, chrome trim and **** from a GS-F and modify it to fit. Looks like it will with a little bit of precise cutting and some careful mounting.
What do you guys think? Of course I'll probably buy some jacked up 2IS center console to practice on before I would even think about hacking up the nice factory CF ISF piece.
I think this is a great idea. Maybe find a takeout regular is250/350 center to test it out on or even build it up and then have it carbon coated, and sell the stocker to offset the cost. I do agree the upgraded handle and boot would look killer. Following to see how it turns out.
It's not bad, It just gives me a little more Camry vibe then I would like.
I got ya. Same could be said for the new ES300h and the new Camrys. I think Toy/Lex just keeps it simple when it comes to shifter designs and universally uses them across most of their car lines.
I kinda still like ours better as is, reminds me a bit of how most ferraris are: (i know this is more suitable for manual cars)
But at the same time, i do like the look with the boot also...
Precisely!
I agree I do like the look of the boot and the smaller shift ****. The first thing I did was replace mine with the IS300 ball. That thing has a special place in my heart!