What is the best short-throw shifter and shifter knob combo?

Evil Sports · 03-13-2012, 10:15 AM

Got my JDM knob but Im a bit worried about trying to get the Og knob off and fugging things up, need dummy proof instructions or pics

please

GaleForce · 03-13-2012, 11:20 AM

There are plenty of "dummy proof" tips, links, and suggestions in this thread. Just read them over and you'll be ok.

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Sports

Got my JDM knob but Im a bit worried about trying to get the Og knob off and fugging things up, need dummy proof instructions or pics

please

Wrap the shift lever in a few layers of shop towel and then grap it with vise grips. Wrap the knob with a towel and grab it with a strap wrench (available at any hardware place).

Hold the vise grips and twist the knob free with the strap wrench.

On a side note: I got mine off without tools -- just lucky I guess.

ZMan8 · 03-13-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Wrap the shift lever in a few layers of shop towel and then grap it with vise grips. Wrap the knob with a towel and grab it with a strap wrench (available at any hardware place).

Hold the vise grips and twist the knob free with the strap wrench.

On a side note: I got mine off without tools -- just lucky I guess.

^Good Advice!

Evil Sports · 03-13-2012, 01:01 PM

Thanks OnZ,

headed out to get the strap wrench

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Sports

Thanks OnZ,

headed out to get the strap wrench

Cool beans!

Evil Sports · 03-13-2012, 04:30 PM

How do you get access to the shaft to grab with vice grips

GaleForce · 03-13-2012, 04:37 PM

You need to pull up on the trim that goes around the shifter. Pull at the back first. Mybe get a towel to place on your console for protection too.

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Sports

How do you get access to the shaft to grab with vice grips

I sent a PM on this to you -- here is the text:

I think I popped the boot ring up (I do not know if this is the correct word for it -- it is the metal part that the bottom of the boot attaches to).

Grab the shift lever from underneath the boot ring.

I do not remember if you can push the boot down far enough.

kenchan · 03-13-2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GaleForce

You need to pull up on the trim that goes around the shifter. Pull at the back first. Mybe get a towel to place on your console for protection too.

^^ HIGHLY recommended!

Evil Sports · 03-13-2012, 04:55 PM

Im scared Im gonna break some ****

Does the trim ring just snap in there

GaleForce · 03-13-2012, 05:48 PM

The only way you'll break that ring is if you use a hammer to remove it. Just grab the end nearest the rear of the car and gently pull straight up.

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Evil Sports

Im scared Im gonna break some ****

Does the trim ring just snap in there

It pops up -- gently slide a flat screwdriver under it and twist. I was nervous too, but no big deal.

Evil Sports · 03-13-2012, 08:40 PM

No so easy on my car, the Cheesy Harbor Freight strap wrench just keeps slipping. Any other tricks?

onzedge · 03-13-2012, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evil Sports

No so easy on my car, the Cheesy Harbor Freight strap wrench just keeps slipping. Any other tricks?

Are you wrapping the knob first?

03-13-2012, 10:15 AM	#61 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 13	Got my JDM knob but Im a bit worried about trying to get the Og knob off and fugging things up, need dummy proof instructions or pics please __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS

03-13-2012, 11:20 AM	#62 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	There are plenty of "dummy proof" tips, links, and suggestions in this thread. Just read them over and you'll be ok. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-13-2012, 01:01 PM	#65 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 13	Thanks OnZ, headed out to get the strap wrench __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS

03-13-2012, 04:30 PM	#67 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 13	How do you get access to the shaft to grab with vice grips __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS

03-13-2012, 04:37 PM	#68 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	You need to pull up on the trim that goes around the shifter. Pull at the back first. Mybe get a towel to place on your console for protection too. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-13-2012, 04:55 PM	#71 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 13	Im scared Im gonna break some **** Does the trim ring just snap in there __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS

03-13-2012, 05:48 PM	#72 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51864	The only way you'll break that ring is if you use a hammer to remove it. Just grab the end nearest the rear of the car and gently pull straight up. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

03-13-2012, 08:40 PM	#74 (permalink)
Evil Sports Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mass Posts: 187 Drives: 11-370z-Blue-M6-ST Rep Power: 13	No so easy on my car, the Cheesy Harbor Freight strap wrench just keeps slipping. Any other tricks? __________________ My current Rice stable, Lexus RX 330, Nissan 370z, Honda Aquatrax turbo, Yamaha 212SS

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