Installed an Escort 9500ix after changing the oil the other night. Was a piece of cake thanks to
par4bmw's DIY. Thanks!
Then I installed a Nismo Titanium shift knob. Looks and feels great!
I didn't have any
trouble getting the stock knob off. I put a strap wrench on the knob (while keeping the lower shift linkage under the boot from spinning with some pliers and a piece of rubber). The knob spun right off easily. No loctite here I guess.