I got my 280Z today and I wanted to fix the shift boot and shifter.

The shift knob that came with the car had lost its threading and wouldn't tighten up. So I placed in a Lexus (auto) shift knob with some minor drilling to increase the inside diameter of the knob.

Fits like a charm now and looks better than the last one did, even though this knob itself is no "looker".

I also had to fix the boot. The leather string was missing that tightens it up snuggly around the shifter. So I improvised a way to tighten it without making a run to walmart.

I used a Zip-Tie that was long enough to thread through the lip of the boot.

I actually had to get a larger one because this red zip-tie was not long enough.

I found it to be easier to push it through if you bend the tip of the zip-tie.

Force it on through and you may need either a hook or some pliers to pull it the rest of the way.

Kind of a before and after

that works, or get a new shift boot.

Im thinking of going with my spare AE86 boot. Its rubber so idk how it will look in the end. But I guess I wont know till I do it.

OEM shift boots can still be found...........