Center Console Facelift w/ VViVid honeycomb pattern wrap and Acuity Poco shift knob

[enjay4553]

The poco knob is a big improvement. It brings the shifter down to a better level for me and just feels nice. I was afraid I'd be punching the surrounding trim but there's still enough space to shift comfortably. I sprang for the insulated one because my hand froze during my first test drive so I knew the metal had to go.

I was able to do the shifter base bushings at the same time without dismantling the whole console. The front left bolt was a pain since it's under the cable linkage, but I got a few clicks with a ratcheting box end, enough to get it done. Having small hands helped too.

Now to wrap that gaudy gloss black.

Looks great. Now that I've torn the console out a handful of times, it's really not all that bad. The biggest pain for me was installing the damn boot retainer. I could not keep the leather from bunching up using the zip-ties. I eventually settled with something that looked presentable.

 

[creaturemachine]

Looks great. Now that I've torn the console out a handful of times, it's really not all that bad. The biggest pain for me was installing the damn boot retainer. I could not keep the leather from bunching up using the zip-ties. I eventually settled with something that looked presentable.

I know what you mean. I have a little wrinkle right where my fingers rest that is a little annoying. I'll have to tweak it a bit, move the wrinkle somewhere I won't touch as much.