I have spoken with Dirk Wacker at DeLorean Steel Products (DSP) of Germany about creating a stainless steel shift plate (like those found on a Ferrari, etc.) and have created the following poll to see if there is an interest. please express your opinion at: http://www.egroups.com/vote?method=setupvote_Done&listname=dmcnews&voteid=95 3783883380 I will be getting the specs off of my car (when I get it out of the shop) and will post pictures of the prototype when I have received it. If there is an interest, I would be happy to act as the collections agent to keep shipping costs down to a minimum. Estimated cost is about $80 American (probably less than a new shift boot). I will have a better cost estimate when the prototype is finished. Dirk also came up with the idea of a leather covered shift plate. . . this should look great as well. BTW - I personally think that this would be a very cool addition to the car. Michael Babb Vin 3472 michael@xxxx