New shift knob, twisting??

boomboom · 02-22-2010, 03:11 AM

Had a momo shift knob installed and the top of the shifter the round part moves or twists in a 360 degree motion? its annoying when shifting fast. Was this installed wrong? its like i can twist it either way but it doesnt come off or tighten all the way..

Modshack · 02-22-2010, 10:22 AM

Momo's attach with 3 set screws around the base of the knob. They are not threaded to the shaft (10 x 1.25 thread). Unscrew the piece at the bottom of the knob that covers the screws, get out your hex wrench that came with it, and tighten things up...You'll have to do this every now and then.

RCZ · 02-22-2010, 10:28 AM

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370Zsteve · 02-22-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Momo's attach with 3 set screws around the base of the knob. They are not threaded to the shaft (10 x 1.25 thread). Unscrew the piece at the bottom of the knob that covers the screws, get out your hex wrench that came with it, and tighten things up...You'll have to do this every now and then.

Ugh. Set screws.

boomboom · 02-22-2010, 02:40 PM

i might just replace it..the nismo titanium knob is not like this is it

XLR8SN · 02-22-2010, 03:16 PM

I would suggest that you go with your own suggestion. Replace it.

Used a Momo before with my old G35....in short it sucked. The 3 bolts on the sides did not hold well and a threaded shifter would work a lot better in my opinion.

And yes...the Nismo knobs are all screw on type that I know of.

kenchan · 02-22-2010, 08:47 PM

my momo that i used on one of my previous cars came with a little plastic/rubber cover that goes on the lever. then tighten the set screws over it. never had a problem of loosening in the 4-5yrs i had it on the car.

ducky · 02-22-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by boomboom

Had a momo shift knob installed and the top of the shifter the round part moves or twists in a 360 degree motion? its annoying when shifting fast. Was this installed wrong? its like i can twist it either way but it doesnt come off or tighten all the way..

I wanna replace my shift knob but it's so damn hard to get it out...is there a way to take out the old knob? or do you just have to man handle it with a tower and a wrench?

boomboom · 02-23-2010, 01:10 AM

I had a shop do it but some where on this board it tells you how..It is a bitch tho it sounds like..I tightened the little screws and it's tight now lets see for how long.

02-22-2010, 03:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
boomboom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WI Posts: 438 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 16	New shift knob, twisting?? Had a momo shift knob installed and the top of the shifter the round part moves or twists in a 360 degree motion? its annoying when shifting fast. Was this installed wrong? its like i can twist it either way but it doesnt come off or tighten all the way..

02-22-2010, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 976	Momo's attach with 3 set screws around the base of the knob. They are not threaded to the shaft (10 x 1.25 thread). Unscrew the piece at the bottom of the knob that covers the screws, get out your hex wrench that came with it, and tighten things up...You'll have to do this every now and then. __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here! Last edited by Modshack; 02-22-2010 at 10:26 AM.

02-22-2010, 03:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
XLR8SN Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 363 Drives: Nissan Rep Power: 16	I would suggest that you go with your own suggestion. Replace it. Used a Momo before with my old G35....in short it sucked. The 3 bolts on the sides did not hold well and a threaded shifter would work a lot better in my opinion. And yes...the Nismo knobs are all screw on type that I know of. Last edited by XLR8SN; 02-22-2010 at 03:21 PM.

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RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	/thread

02-22-2010, 02:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
boomboom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WI Posts: 438 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 16	i might just replace it..the nismo titanium knob is not like this is it

02-22-2010, 08:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	my momo that i used on one of my previous cars came with a little plastic/rubber cover that goes on the lever. then tighten the set screws over it. never had a problem of loosening in the 4-5yrs i had it on the car.

02-23-2010, 01:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
boomboom Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WI Posts: 438 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 16	I had a shop do it but some where on this board it tells you how..It is a bitch tho it sounds like..I tightened the little screws and it's tight now lets see for how long.