Stock knob Removal

Jasonle · 02-08-2012, 07:36 AM

I got mine off with my barehands! haha I was going to use the strap wrench thing...but I decided to try with my hands..and it came right off! No damage or anything!

Zeuz · 02-08-2012, 08:31 AM

barehands???

wow ! thats crazy !! Come try on mine

Jasonle · 02-08-2012, 08:43 AM

Haha I did it on my break at work just to see...and it worked! Either I had strong hands or it was loose already

Zeuz · 02-08-2012, 08:52 AM

haha maybe i need to try that at work !! lol haha

GaleForce · 02-08-2012, 11:01 AM

Mine seemed to have had a whole tube of loctight used on it. It was a struggle but I managed. Also I had to turn the thing for an eternity before it actually came off. When using the strap wrench do everything you can to keep the strap tight. I know, duh, right? It makes a big difference.

Here are some pics for motivation,

IMG_4315 by J M Gale, on Flickr

IMG_4316 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Here you can see the stock knob back in place after I installed the short shifter. No damage.

IMG_4382 by J M Gale, on Flickr

Zeuz · 02-08-2012, 11:19 AM

Going to buy a strap wrench today ! That helps a lot ! Thank you ill keep yall posted !

kenchan · 02-08-2012, 11:43 AM

i snapped 2 strap wrenches... they were brand new too. sears guy thought i was nuts cause he gave me another one after that.

i decided not to use it any more.

get the bigger one.

sfearl1 · 02-08-2012, 12:39 PM

i made sure to pry up the finisher and wrap the shift "lever" with a towel and held it with a vice-grip to counter the turning from the wrench/knob up top.

TerribleONE · 02-08-2012, 01:04 PM

Wow with your hands?!

GaleForce · 02-08-2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfearl1

i made sure to pry up the finisher and wrap the shift "lever" with a towel and held it with a vice-grip to counter the turning from the wrench/knob up top.

^^ This. I didn't do this, but should have. Would have made removing the stock knob a little easier.

Zeuz · 02-08-2012, 10:32 PM

Success !!!!!!!!

i got it off!! i tried the strap wrench but no luck ! so i wrapped it with tape real good then put a pipe wrench to it! no crack or anything to the stock knob !! Nismo TI installed !!

Unique_Z · 02-08-2012, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeuz

Success !!!!!!!!

i got it off!! i tried the strap wrench but no luck ! so i wrapped it with tape real good then put a pipe wrench to it! no crack or anything to the stock knob !! Nismo TI installed !!

strong luck you got there buddy

and

TheGreatOne · 02-08-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

i snapped 2 strap wrenches... they were brand new too. sears guy thought i was nuts cause he gave me another one after that.

i decided not to use it any more.

get the bigger one.

That old thread we had going with all our strap wrench experiences was pretty epic

Zeuz · 02-08-2012, 10:49 PM

Thanks , yeah i was nervous for a bit ! ill try and post some pics tomorrow its dark here now . thanks for all the feed back everyone !

Unique_Z · 02-08-2012, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGreatOne

That old thread we had going with all our strap wrench experiences was pretty epic

couldnt agree more lol

02-08-2012, 07:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	I got mine off with my barehands! haha I was going to use the strap wrench thing...but I decided to try with my hands..and it came right off! No damage or anything! __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

02-08-2012, 08:43 AM	#18 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Haha I did it on my break at work just to see...and it worked! Either I had strong hands or it was loose already __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

02-08-2012, 11:01 AM	#20 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	Mine seemed to have had a whole tube of loctight used on it. It was a struggle but I managed. Also I had to turn the thing for an eternity before it actually came off. When using the strap wrench do everything you can to keep the strap tight. I know, duh, right? It makes a big difference. Here are some pics for motivation, IMG_4315 by J M Gale, on Flickr IMG_4316 by J M Gale, on Flickr Here you can see the stock knob back in place after I installed the short shifter. No damage. IMG_4382 by J M Gale, on Flickr __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z Last edited by GaleForce; 02-08-2012 at 11:03 AM.

02-08-2012, 12:39 PM	#23 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 17	i made sure to pry up the finisher and wrap the shift "lever" with a towel and held it with a vice-grip to counter the turning from the wrench/knob up top. __________________ Scott

02-08-2012, 01:04 PM	#24 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Wow with your hands?! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

02-08-2012, 08:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
Zeuz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 292 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	barehands??? wow ! thats crazy !! Come try on mine

02-08-2012, 08:52 AM	#19 (permalink)
Zeuz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 292 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	haha maybe i need to try that at work !! lol haha

02-08-2012, 11:19 AM	#21 (permalink)
Zeuz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 292 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	Going to buy a strap wrench today ! That helps a lot ! Thank you ill keep yall posted !

02-08-2012, 11:43 AM	#22 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	i snapped 2 strap wrenches... they were brand new too. sears guy thought i was nuts cause he gave me another one after that. i decided not to use it any more. get the bigger one.

02-08-2012, 10:32 PM	#26 (permalink)
Zeuz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 292 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	Success !!!!!!!! i got it off!! i tried the strap wrench but no luck ! so i wrapped it with tape real good then put a pipe wrench to it! no crack or anything to the stock knob !! Nismo TI installed !!

02-08-2012, 10:49 PM	#29 (permalink)
Zeuz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 292 Drives: 2011 370z Rep Power: 13	Thanks , yeah i was nervous for a bit ! ill try and post some pics tomorrow its dark here now . thanks for all the feed back everyone !

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