Hey guys,

New Fitfreak here... So I need to remove the shifter boot and I was hoping someone’s done this already. I’ve seen the post regarding install of the Acuity collar necessitating the removal of the whole center console, etc. But I think that’s maybe an EX, and here’s the thing - there’s a screwdriver sized notch right above the black trim surrounding the boot. It’s right at the front, center of the black piece, you can juuuust see it in this pic. I like to see some photos or better yet videos before I start popping parts off lol, I know someone’s gonna say “Stick a screwdriver in there!”.

So anyone removed their boot? Can you confirm for me that that notch will allow for the popping off that trim piece and boot with it? Any instruction is greatly appreciated! Thanks all.

I think I came up with a good solution to the lack of collar on the Sport, just in case anyone is interested. I didn’t want to take the console apart just to put a couple zip ties on the stick under the neck of the boot. So here’s what I thought of -

I have a nut threaded onto the stick under my shift knob (the heavy 1lb Blox 6sp in gunmetal, love it), and the nut is made from some non-stainless steel so it’ll stick to a magnet. So I ordered a strong ring shaped magnet that just fits over the stick and the outside diameter should just about sit flush with the boot - so I’m gonna glue the magnet ring to the plastic top of the boot and it will suck right up against the nut under the shift knob - no gap! And no collar installation required!

I like the Acuity collar, don’t get me wrong. But I just wasn’t in the mood to take out the console etc just to close a shift boot gap. So if my magnet rings works, I’ll post an update with pics. The ring magnet was $2, I think it’s 18mm od, 10mm id, and maybe 5mm thick. If I did my math right it should be almost perfect.