OEM shift knob removal (SEARCHED)

butdamnbrian

here's a thread from my350z.com full of TK knob pics:

The Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi Shift Knob Thread - MY350Z.COM Forums





at first i wasn't sure about the mushroom-ish shape of the knob, but after using it for 6 months, i'm sold sold sold. i've always been a fan of round knobs, and this knob feels like a round knob when gripped from the top.

but... the knob can also be gripped more like a cylinder (or nismo-shaped) knob if gripped from the side.

it's a great balance, and extra super heavy. and the TK turtle is sick. and it's made of brass. brass.

on another note, i would do evil things to get this knob (in black finish):

Tommykaira - Aluminium Shift Knob - Nengun Performance

evil, evil things.

*edit* i should note my knob has more of a matte finish like in this picture:

redkone1

robogrip for shaft
strap wrench for knob + masking tape

works like a charm without damage

Bandit_Kaine

Mine was on so tight when i put the strap wrench on it actually tore the leather off the shift knob.. and even after that i put the channel locks straight on the knob and it tore the plastic the knob ended up coming off in pieces.

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OnceSolemn

Just tried the strap-wrench method and get this...

The strap wrench snapped! Damned Nissan and their thread-lock. *shakes fist*

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2012 370z Roadster (Touring/Sport) // 2004 Mazda3s (5-Door)

bldg636

Has anyone here tried using a heat gun or other heat source to heat the knob (and loctite underneath)? I'll be installing my new knob sometime next week, and was thinking of this approach. In many applications, heating loctite melts it and its ability to lock the threads. Figured i might try this approach . . . any opinions?

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Ross
'11 370z
Just getting started . . .

cheshirecat

If you were going to try this, I would suggest popping the shift ring up and heating up the shift stalk itself, as that would carry the heat better than just heating the knob.