Need your help: Want to do a custom shift boot. (Louis Vuitton)

[ThuG LyFe]

Sup guys,

For a while I've been wanting to do this, I've seen pics of people putting in custom shift boots. I want to do a custom Louis Vuitton shift boot, but I'm having trouble finding any pics or the fabric to make it out of. (actually i don't even know how to make a shift boot but i'll worry about that later)

So does anyone have any pics or know where i can find the material? I would like either the monogram (classic LV pattern) or the damier (boxy pattern). I mean I guess I can buy a bootleg bag, rip it up and make it but if i can get the fabric for cheaper i would rather avoid buying a bag. (even fakes are pretty damn expensive, like $200).

Here's my current interior.

Thanks in advance.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

LV fabric is pretty thick iirc. Almost has a laminated texture, would be kind of hard to make a boot seeing as it doesn't flex as well.

But I'm sure there's plenty of knock off fabrics out there. Be sure to post pics when you're done.

[ThuG LyFe]

yea i kind of figured that. i mean theres no way in hell i would use real LV bag to make a shift boot LOL. i kinda figured the fakes would flex a little more easier since it's fake? i haven't owned a fake one so i dono....

also i've been trying to search for the fake fabric for a minute...it's pretty hard to find...or i suck at researching. probably the second though.

[Yesitisi]

is there something to be gained by a Louis Vuittion shift boot?

i'm sorry if it sounds offensive, but?

save the time and do something else is my suggestion...

[ThuG LyFe]

something to be gained...i guess personal satisfaction?

i mean if i can get the fabric for cheap and if i was bored i might do it...not everyone is looking to change up the same thing in their car i guess.

[slipipinoi]

googled this.iono didn't really look at it but uhhhh yeah

http://www.windycityfabrics.com/lvold.htm

edit: dang your interior is pretty clean

[slyedog240sx]

Redline goods has so many different color combos that you can get almost anything from them.The cost is relatively low.The fitment is great.I'm talking really quality material.Plus they are a nico sponsor so search for discount codes in the ad dir. http://www.redlinegoods.com/clrchart.sh ... tboot.shtm

[240lookis]

^^ dude that GIF in your sig is so fu*ked up.

[ThuG LyFe]

^^thanks to both of you guys!

that LV link was what i was looking for pretty much. but $65/yard seems kinda steep for just something I want to do as a joke...i might have considered if it was the checkerboard pattern though.

and i know about redline goods but my shiftboot (oem) is slightly more than a year old since i got it after my transmission swap. but yea if anyone can find more sites i'd appreciate that.

[slipipinoi]

did you look around more?cause i saw $25/per yard

http://www.windycityfabrics.com/lvold.htmthats the direct link to what i saw, cause $65 is just wack

[ThuG LyFe]

^yea those are fabrics like cloth material i guess...i dono i kinda wanted the leather material instead...

still trying to look for the same pattern as my key holder though, but if i can't find it i guess i'll either leave it alone or use the fabric.

[93coupe]

[QUOTE=Yesitisi]is there something to be gained by a Louis Vuittion shift boot?

QUOTE]

Not looking like your car maybe? Some people like to do different things to stand out.

Definitely post pics when completed.

[livinglegend2100]

theres a member or two on here who have done some interior stuff with LV material. hopefully they chime in.

and making the boot is SUPER easy. just turn yours inside out and you will see how its sewed up. then just use it for a template and sew the new fabric up in the same places

[sancosys]

is there something to be gained by a Louis Vuittion shift boot?

i'm sorry if it sounds offensive, but?

save the time and do something else is my suggestion...

Yes!!!!!!! Louis Vuitton is HEEEEEELLLLLLLLA Gangster, whats wrong with you and why didn't you know that dawg.

[s14tan]

Coach fabric or ban

Or you can do Gucci like this guy.

This looks the sex BTW.

[dopplganger1]

i would only get it if you can get the cloth stuff because i had a LV one that was made out of the leatherish material and it didnt have any flex to it so it didnt move to well and ended up cracking because of that. or even if you can get a leather thats not as thick something the same thickness as the oem would work great but i havnt been able to.. best of luck to ya tho

[livinglegend2100]

another thing to think about, if you're worried about normal cloth being too flimsy and soft, you can do what i did.

awhile back i made this fugly flannel shift boot. the flannel was pretty thin so i unstitched the stock boot and cut the flannel to match the shift boot pieces. Then i used fabric glue to bond them together, then sewed it back up. worked GREAT.

a little food for thought

[ThuG LyFe]

thanks tan that's the similar look i was going for.

i dono though, i'm starting to think it might look a little out of place with a completely stock interior. maybe if i had a aftermarket steering wheel and racing seats it might match a little better, who knows.

right now i'm just looking for the damier print, if i can find it i'll def. go for it.

[Chris28]

When I decided I wanted a new boot I went to the fabric store, picked out a fabric, went to the local seamstress with the old boot and the new fabric and said "do it." 10 bucks later and I have a brand new boot.

http://www.windycityfabrics.com/lvold.htm

http://www.windycityfabrics.com/lvvinylold.htm

[BrianHarte]

THUG LIFE - Please for the love of god, don't get Monogram. I hate Monogram with a passion. Damier Canvas is all you'll ever need. We seem to have the same key holder.

You have the 4 key?We are the same.

I don't know how to get REAL damier material. I don't know if it is possible.If you find some, let me know!

[ThuG LyFe]

^lol i didnt even notice that. yea my gf just got me the 4 key holder. i originally wanted 6 but it was too big to carry around as a key holder.

yea i'm gonna go w/ damier canvas but it seems like it's impossible to just find it alone. might have to take apart some fake bags...

[ZX88]

i now they make knock off LV print. but if you want the real stuff your probably sol. keep an eye on ebay or something for old bags i guess.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Coach fabric or ban

Or you can do Gucci like this guy.

This looks the sex BTW.

Anyone know where I can get a similar steering wheel? And shift knob? And e-brake button? lol

[Koshin]

BRIDE or Gucci interior, FTW

[AZ89two4Tsx]

http://www.kustomfabricz.com/LV.html

[DroptopDrifting]

Sup guys,

For a while I've been wanting to do this, I've seen pics of people putting in custom shift boots. I want to do a custom Louis Vuitton shift boot, but I'm having trouble finding any pics or the fabric to make it out of. (actually i don't even know how to make a shift boot but i'll worry about that later)

So does anyone have any pics or know where i can find the material? I would like either the monogram (classic LV pattern) or the damier (boxy pattern). I mean I guess I can buy a bootleg bag, rip it up and make it but if i can get the fabric for cheaper i would rather avoid buying a bag. (even fakes are pretty damn expensive, like $200).

Here's my current interior.

Thanks in advance.

ok, off topic. isnt louie vuitton or however you spell it, a chick company? i always thought that was a girl thing. idk. but yeah, you claim you're from manhatten yet you say knockoff bags are $200. i take it you've never been down to canal street to the little asian women that bring you upstairs or in the back of those little shops and sell you knockoffs and real ones for like $50-100. you just have to sort em out yourself, but i've found plenty of real ones there before. go down to canal street on a monday or wednesday in the evening like 8pm and you'll have the biggest selection. china town is the sh*t.

[BrianHarte]

Anyone know where I can get a similar steering wheel? And shift knob? And e-brake button? lol

That is Logan's car. He was with ASPEC, but now with WORK Wheels.

ASPEC probably still has shift knobs and spin turn knobs.

[BrianHarte]

Louis Vuitton is wonderful.They make badass luggage.The antique trunks are just wonderful.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Thanks BH.

So the knob is from ASPEC? I'll search around. I have a feeling it's going to be a little pricey.

EDIT: Found it for any of you that care. $100http://www.aspecproducts.com/images.asp?theid=6538

[ThuG LyFe]

AZ89 thanks a lot man. i'm gonna have to email them about the damier print but damn minimum purchase is 5 yards?!?! wtheck am i gonna do with 15 feet of fake leather?

also droptop i'm not from manhatten. i rarely go there because i don't want to drive there nor take the train. but yea i know china town prob. has stuff but i rather order it online than make a visit i guess.

thanks to all for your help.