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Old November 14th 11, 09:09 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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I've just ordered replacement shift boots, the little rubber on that
goes on the transmission, the larger one that goes on the floor and the
one that is visible inside. They're all bad, the inner ones are torn
and as for the outer one, the leather has become stiff and inflexible
and has finally torn the mountings loose requiring me to replace the
center console as well!

It's only been about 5 years or so since I replaced all three, is that
normal?

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Old November 15th 11, 04:26 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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On 11/14/2011 3:09 PM, XS11E wrote:
> I've just ordered replacement shift boots, the little rubber on that
> goes on the transmission, the larger one that goes on the floor and the
> one that is visible inside. They're all bad, the inner ones are torn
> and as for the outer one, the leather has become stiff and inflexible
> and has finally torn the mountings loose requiring me to replace the
> center console as well!
>
> It's only been about 5 years or so since I replaced all three, is that
> normal?
>

Yes, unfortunately. If you keep the Miata outside, operate it in hot and
cold weather, expect to change the boots now and then. That reminds me,
it's been more than five years since I replaced the boots on my 99.
Naturally, the interior plastic trim and so forth get more brittle with
each passing year.

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Old December 3rd 11, 05:16 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
Chris D'Agnolo[_2_]
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I think every five years or so, is about right. That's been my experience.

Chris
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"charlie" > wrote in message
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> On 11/14/2011 3:09 PM, XS11E wrote:
>> I've just ordered replacement shift boots, the little rubber on that
>> goes on the transmission, the larger one that goes on the floor and the
>> one that is visible inside. They're all bad, the inner ones are torn
>> and as for the outer one, the leather has become stiff and inflexible
>> and has finally torn the mountings loose requiring me to replace the
>> center console as well!
>>
>> It's only been about 5 years or so since I replaced all three, is that
>> normal?
>>

> Yes, unfortunately. If you keep the Miata outside, operate it in hot and
> cold weather, expect to change the boots now and then. That reminds me,
> it's been more than five years since I replaced the boots on my 99.
> Naturally, the interior plastic trim and so forth get more brittle with
> each passing year.
>


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Old December 3rd 11, 06:08 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote:

> I think every five years or so, is about right. That's been my
> experience.


I wish they were cheaper! ;-)


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Old December 14th 11, 05:07 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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Of what is this not true, my friend? ;-) I don't remember how much I've
spent but I'm sure it pays to research that one! How much did they set you
back? I'm thinking off the top of my head maybe $50 for the 2 combined?

Chris
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> "Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote:
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>> I think every five years or so, is about right. That's been my
>> experience.

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> I wish they were cheaper! ;-)
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Old December 14th 11, 07:22 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote:

> Of what is this not true, my friend? ;-) I don't remember how much
> I've spent but I'm sure it pays to research that one! How much did
> they set you back? I'm thinking off the top of my head maybe $50
> for the 2 combined?


There's 3, the little one on the bottom that bolts to the tranny, the
big one that bolts to the floor and the one you see that screws onto
the center console. They're now $97.19 from Rosenthal, about $125 from
local dealer.

I had to replace all 3, the little one and the next one were all torn
up and the top one was a genuine leather one that had hardened (no idea
why?) and become so stiff that shifting had torn off the studs on the
center console! I found a new console on Ebay for cheap so now it's
all done and I'm broke.

Still gotta fix the radio, I have a buzz in the left door speaker. I
removed the speaker but left it connected and... no buzz! So something
is loose in the door.... that's gonna be fun to find!

Then I have to get a new windshild (it's badly etched from a sandstorm
in California) and sell the car. <sigh>


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Old December 22nd 11, 01:23 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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"XS11E" > wrote in message
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> "Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote:
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> Then I have to get a new windshild (it's badly etched from a sandstorm
> in California) and sell the car. <sigh>
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That doesn't sound good! But, I know; you gotta do what you gotta do!
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Old December 27th 11, 01:40 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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"charlie" > wrote in message
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> On 11/14/2011 3:09 PM, XS11E wrote:
>> I've just ordered replacement shift boots, the little rubber on that
>> goes on the transmission, the larger one that goes on the floor and the
>> one that is visible inside. They're all bad, the inner ones are torn
>> and as for the outer one, the leather has become stiff and inflexible
>> and has finally torn the mountings loose requiring me to replace the
>> center console as well!
>>
>> It's only been about 5 years or so since I replaced all three, is that
>> normal?
>>

> Yes, unfortunately. If you keep the Miata outside, operate it in hot and
> cold weather, expect to change the boots now and then. That reminds me,
> it's been more than five years since I replaced the boots on my 99.
> Naturally, the interior plastic trim and so forth get more brittle with
> each passing year.
>

I wonder if a silicone rubber grease would prolong the life- bit late now
as I changed mine in summer

DerekW








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Old December 27th 11, 06:25 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.mazda.miata
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On 12/26/2011 7:40 PM, DerekW wrote:
> I wonder if a silicone rubber grease would prolong the life- bit late now
> as I changed mine in summer


Actually, it might make things worse if it attracts grit and so forth.
A rubber "sealer" might help.
 




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