Help! I can't get that shift knob off...

metson · 07-07-2010, 09:43 AM

I have tried to get the shift knob off doing as I have seen you guys say that you were able to do in your threads. I purchased a wrench with the rubber and all the knob did was turn and turn and turn but never came off.

I was sweating like James Brown....but could never get it off.

What am I doing wrong? I have read were people have taken them off with no tools....how did they do it? I need any help that you can provide. I bought this very nice shift knob right after I got the car but I can't get the old one off. I am afraid of messing up something too so I'm trying to be careful.

Thank you for any help that you can provide....

One more thing...how are you guys with cloth seats doing? I am very careful with my car but I notice on my door and handle that it gets very dirty fast. Are you having that issue? And I'm not a dirty person....

Thank you

kenchan · 07-07-2010, 02:27 PM

lefty loosey righty tidy.

ducky · 07-07-2010, 03:14 PM

My knob take 3 good turn before it came loose. I had a towel over the knob then use the strap wrench to get a good hold then use a channel lock on top of the strap wrench..2 people turning at the same time...takes alot of work ma friend (^_^) after 3 good turn to the left..it should be loose..

STi 5 · 07-07-2010, 03:18 PM

I seriously don't get what the problem is, I literally took mine off by hand within a time span of about one minute. It's not rocket surgery, just keep turning it, it will come off eventually.

Mozen · 07-07-2010, 09:08 PM

My dealer had said to hold onto the shifter itself and then unscrew the knob so i did.

Just pulled up the shift boot cover, placed a set of rubber griped locking pliers around the shifter shaft. Then unscrewed the shift knob by hand. Some are tighter i guess? idk. Very easy.

Trips · 07-07-2010, 09:12 PM

Some have more locktite than others, some may require more force to break them loose.

m4a1mustang · 07-07-2010, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Some have more locktite than others, some may require more force to break them loose.

But it doesn't matter either way for you because you're a f*cking BEAST, Chef.

Trips · 07-07-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

But it doesn't matter either way for you because you're a f*cking BEAST, Chef.

m4a1mustang · 07-07-2010, 09:16 PM

Sorry to hijack your thread, OP, but you gotta meet Triples:

Anyhoo... I just took a vice grip to my shift knob and tore it off. Then I called Fontana for a replacement and found out it they are $115.

Mozen · 07-07-2010, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Anyhoo... I just took a vice grip to my shift knob and tore it off. Then I called Fontana for a replacement and found out it they are $115.

lol at that price id just go get a nice counter sunk aftermarket knob

m4a1mustang · 07-07-2010, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mozen

lol at that price id just go get a nice counter sunk aftermarket knob

Trips · 07-07-2010, 09:27 PM

That one's pretty cool.

jnaut · 07-07-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

i want one, where do i get it?

m4a1mustang · 07-07-2010, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnaut

i want one, where do i get it?

Got mine here: http://www.thompson-automotive.com/c...63/2029573.htm

The stainless finisher I bought from ZeeToyZ

jnaut · 07-08-2010, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Got mine here: Team Voodoo shift knobs for automatics

The stainless finisher I bought from ZeeToyZ

thanks!!

07-07-2010, 09:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
metson Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newport News, VA. Posts: 15 Drives: Nissan 370Z-2009-Red Rep Power: 16	Help! I can't get that shift knob off... I have tried to get the shift knob off doing as I have seen you guys say that you were able to do in your threads. I purchased a wrench with the rubber and all the knob did was turn and turn and turn but never came off. I was sweating like James Brown....but could never get it off. What am I doing wrong? I have read were people have taken them off with no tools....how did they do it? I need any help that you can provide. I bought this very nice shift knob right after I got the car but I can't get the old one off. I am afraid of messing up something too so I'm trying to be careful. Thank you for any help that you can provide.... One more thing...how are you guys with cloth seats doing? I am very careful with my car but I notice on my door and handle that it gets very dirty fast. Are you having that issue? And I'm not a dirty person.... Thank you

07-07-2010, 09:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	My dealer had said to hold onto the shifter itself and then unscrew the knob so i did. Just pulled up the shift boot cover, placed a set of rubber griped locking pliers around the shifter shaft. Then unscrewed the shift knob by hand. Some are tighter i guess? idk. Very easy. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

07-07-2010, 09:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Some have more locktite than others, some may require more force to break them loose. __________________

07-07-2010, 09:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Sorry to hijack your thread, OP, but you gotta meet Triples: Anyhoo... I just took a vice grip to my shift knob and tore it off. Then I called Fontana for a replacement and found out it they are $115. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-07-2010, 09:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	That one's pretty cool. __________________

07-07-2010, 02:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	lefty loosey righty tidy.

07-07-2010, 03:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
ducky Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SinCity Posts: 437 Drives: 370z and s2000 Rep Power: 15	My knob take 3 good turn before it came loose. I had a towel over the knob then use the strap wrench to get a good hold then use a channel lock on top of the strap wrench..2 people turning at the same time...takes alot of work ma friend (^_^) after 3 good turn to the left..it should be loose..

07-07-2010, 03:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
STi 5 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Middle Of Some Town, OH Posts: 119 Drives: 2011 STi Rep Power: 15	I seriously don't get what the problem is, I literally took mine off by hand within a time span of about one minute. It's not rocket surgery, just keep turning it, it will come off eventually.

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