I'm looking to replace the shift boot in my '86 951, and I'm wondering if anyone has had experience with AGLA, good or bad. Any other suggestions on a source for a good replacement (burgundy)would be appreciated.

TIA,
ColinM

 

You couldn't tell my AGLA shift boot from stock, my only complaint is that the top plastic piece (with the shift pattern) has to be reused and takes a bit of work to get a good fit.

 

Colin,

I just had my steering wheel re-finished by AGLA. They did a good job on the re-covering(the leather is very supple), but it took FOREVER--about 2 1/2 MONTHS! The first time my wheel came back some of the stiching was loose. They did take it back and re-stitch and now it does look very nice, but in hindsight I would probably fork over the additional 150.00 and have gotten a 930 wheel. I don't know if this helps or not.

Eric

 

I installed an AGLA shift boot on my 951 years ago. Couldn't tell from stock and lasted longer than the stock one. I agree though, you have to play with the shift pattern trim piece to get it right, but that's all.

 

Dunno if it's the Alga brand, but you can get a perfectly good replacement from Zims at www.allzim.com (I suspect Paragon, has it also).

Takes a bit of patience & finger strength to work the top over the ****, and a good whack on a piece of soft wood with a hammer to re-seat the shift pattern button.

AFAIK, all the stock interior colors are available.

Jim, this post was created using 100% post-consumer recycled typographical errors; no new typos were created or harmed in the creation of this post....

 

Ours are AGLA... no idea of any other brands out there that do the shift boot, so they're probably all AGLA.

Good Luck!

 

Nearly identical experience. I too should have just paid the money for a new steering wheel.

 

Matt,
When will we learn?

Eric

 

I would stay away from the "Wheel skins" brand boot replacement kit. Leather seems a little skimpy. Fit is good though.