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.
Re: This looks interesting...
Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 9:57 pm
by Hjt
for $40 it's worth it. I'll bookmark and consider when my boot goes!
This looks interesting...
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:43 am
by 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.
Re: This looks interesting...
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:38 pm
by 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.
Re: This looks interesting...
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:49 pm
by 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.
Re: This looks interesting...
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:51 pm
by NitroDann
Heat, lots and LOTS of heat.
Dann
Re: This looks interesting...
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 1:53 pm
by Aussie Stig
In that case silicone is good with heat. All comes down to durability I guess.
Re: This looks interesting...
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:09 pm
by green_comet
Yeah I ordered one lastnight, along with a Mazda lower boot so I'll slap up some pics when it arrives.
Re: This looks interesting...
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 5:55 pm
by Hjt
The lower boot is for 5 speeds right?
Re: This looks interesting...
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:59 pm
by 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.
Re: This looks interesting...
Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 9:07 pm
by nelson92
corret me if im wrong, apparently the NC lower boot fits all MX5s too.
and in the states its alot cheaper.
Re: This looks interesting...
Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:07 pm
by 93_Clubman
Tks Ryan - hadn't seen these - does look interesting!
