This looks interesting...

[green_comet]

Has anyone seen this product before? It's an after market silicone replacement for the some what crappy Mazda upper rubber shift boot on the NA/NB 5/6 speed boxes, mine has ripped and is in need of replacement (4th time since owning the car) I might try this one out to see if it lasts longer than the genuine Mazda part.

[Hjt]

for $40 it's worth it. I'll bookmark and consider when my boot goes!

[nelson92]

I just installed one of these, quality seems ok, silicone feels thin. But only one way to find out is to check it again after 3 months, well maybe 6 months as its only a weekend car.

[aka_juffa]

Thanks for that Ryan, it does look interesting.

Might have to order one and try it out.....pity they don't have the lower boot as well.

J.

[hks_kansei]

So why does the OEM one split so easily?

The lower boot I can understand, it's in contact with oil etc.
But the upper boot is just to stop water/air? it's in no direct contact with anything that degrades rubber.

[NitroDann]

Heat, lots and LOTS of heat.

Dann

[Aussie Stig]

In that case silicone is good with heat. All comes down to durability I guess.

[green_comet]

Yeah I ordered one lastnight, along with a Mazda lower boot so I'll slap up some pics when it arrives.

[Hjt]

The lower boot is for 5 speeds right?

[Beelzeboss]

I just ordered one as well, my original is completely trashed so it will be interesting to see how this silicon one holds up.

[nelson92]

corret me if im wrong, apparently the NC lower boot fits all MX5s too.

and in the states its alot cheaper.

[93_Clubman]

Tks Ryan - hadn't seen these - does look interesting!