So I was putting my console back in after having @Briank replace the caps in my CCU when I noticed that there was quite a gap around the shifter, between the boot and the console. The brace below it was sagging a bit, and once I noticed, I couldn't un-notice. I took the console off again and looked at the shifter boot, (83413-SL0-A00ZA) which was sagging noticeably, on both sides. In Canada, it would be weeks and $400 for the replacement boot & trim.
Unfortunately, I didn't snap a pic before removal.
Diagnosis: manufactured incorrectly, with the back 2 staples too low, thus easily pulled through:
This increased the loading on the trim at the side staples. The left side staples were too low as well, which caused a stress concentration and crack in the outer trim piece, although the crack is hidden when installed. The inner brace was fine:
Oddly though, the right side with better stapling also sagged, even with no cracking. This was the gap I noticed as it's more visible from the driver's seat:
A new boot is over $200 even in the US, and who wants to add to the landfill, so I drafted a brace to support the trim.
Print it in draft quality since it's completely hidden anyway. The front of the brace loops around the front bracket of the boot before it's attached with a few loops of upholster's thread (or any thread, dental floss is also VERY strong.) The rear has holes to line up with the OEM rear screws holding the boot (also the coin holder) in the console.
Note pic shows the 1st draft that was later thinned around the emergency brake:
Now the bottom of the brace doesn't sag any more.
If anyone notices their shifter boot sagging over time, this brace could save you a trip to the Honda store.
Details here at Thingiverse:
www.thingiverse.com
Unfortunately, I didn't snap a pic before removal.
Diagnosis: manufactured incorrectly, with the back 2 staples too low, thus easily pulled through:
This increased the loading on the trim at the side staples. The left side staples were too low as well, which caused a stress concentration and crack in the outer trim piece, although the crack is hidden when installed. The inner brace was fine:
Oddly though, the right side with better stapling also sagged, even with no cracking. This was the gap I noticed as it's more visible from the driver's seat:
A new boot is over $200 even in the US, and who wants to add to the landfill, so I drafted a brace to support the trim.
Print it in draft quality since it's completely hidden anyway. The front of the brace loops around the front bracket of the boot before it's attached with a few loops of upholster's thread (or any thread, dental floss is also VERY strong.) The rear has holes to line up with the OEM rear screws holding the boot (also the coin holder) in the console.
Note pic shows the 1st draft that was later thinned around the emergency brake:
Now the bottom of the brace doesn't sag any more.
If anyone notices their shifter boot sagging over time, this brace could save you a trip to the Honda store.Details here at Thingiverse:
NSX shifter boot brace. by Pi-design
When I noticed that there was quite a gap around the shifter boot at the bottom, the brace below it was sagging. I took the console off again and looked at the shifter boot. One side had been stapled wrong at the factory, but the other side was sagging as well. Adding this brace below...
www.thingiverse.com
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