OEM shift knob removal (SEARCHED)

littlejuanito · 12-08-2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by birdman71

screwed the knob in as is. Want to be able to take the knob off and clean it every once and while

Excellent! That's what I figured.

kenchan · 12-08-2015, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by littlejuanito

I have a question for those of you who have install an aftermarket knob.

Did you guys re-apply Loctite or just screwed the new knob as is?

if the pattern lines up i dont use loctite. if it doesnt then i usually put a dab and let it dry unless i can shim it or use a jam nut or something.

littlejuanito · 12-08-2015, 07:58 PM

Just installed my lathe Werks knob or as Kenchan refers to it "my Michellin Knob" I can't believe how easy it was to unscrew the oem knob. I guess they ran out of loctite on the previous models cause I swear mine came off super easy. Anyways, it definitely changes the shifting feel and it's amazing. Great mod for anyone to start off with

OptionZero · 12-08-2015, 09:12 PM

I just did this as well: the strap wrench and a pipe wrench with a towel to protect the shaft is the way to go. Its ridiculous how Nissan made it so hard to remove

Got a knockoff hebi baby

littlejuanito · 12-08-2015, 10:26 PM

Yeah a strap wrench is all I used too. It did the job.

axmea? · 12-09-2015, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by littlejuanito

Nice beefy looking knob but you need to straighten the boot a little bit.

littlejuanito · 12-09-2015, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Nice beefy looking knob but you need to straighten the boot a little bit.

Thanks. I'm really loving it. And yes I straighten out the boot so everything looks good now.

alangoooo · 02-20-2016, 09:09 PM

thread from the dead, was just really happy to do my first mod on my car yesterday, stock knob still in perfect condition (wrapped it in about 12 layers of duck tape). Was reading this thread over and over again for a few weeks while waiting for my knob to come in. Got rid of the boot gap by wrapping duck tape below the boot on the shaft until the boot day perfectly in the right place.
Used the channel lock wrench for the shaft and a strap wrench for the knob.

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cooltoy · 02-20-2016, 09:38 PM

Unique knob.

alangoooo · 02-20-2016, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

Unique knob.

yep for the ladies

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fantaZ · 04-04-2016, 07:13 PM

Got my stock knob off vise-grips with towel on shaft. Major amounts of duck tape on the shifter knob and strap type oil filter wrench. not easy but she's off and no damage to the car or stock knob.

kenchan · 04-04-2016, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fantaZ

Got my stock knob off vise-grips with towel on shaft. Major amounts of duck tape on the shifter knob and strap type oil filter wrench. not easy but she's off and no damage to the car or stock knob.

good job!

th3rooster · 08-03-2016, 06:53 PM

Installed the Nismo Carbon Fiber gear shift knob ($85).

Removing the stock shifter was by far the most aggravating tedious thing I've done in a long time. Had to fight for every minute turn. Once I did 2-360 degree revolutions, I was able to go by hand...but dam. Took forever and was annoying as ****.

Yeah, of course I damaged the stock knob...even though I took every precaution and added a few of my own!!!

What a PITA!!!

New Nismo Knob would not catch the screw with finisher under the leather; the grommet that hold the leather boot tabs sits on top of the grommet and prevents the handle from catching the screw.

PITA!!!!

forgot pw · 08-03-2016, 08:12 PM

Did U remove the tapered spacer on the shaft?

forgot pw · 08-03-2016, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by alangoooo

thread from the dead, was just really happy to do my first mod on my car yesterday, stock knob still in perfect condition (wrapped it in about 12 layers of duck tape). Was reading this thread over and over again for a few weeks while waiting for my knob to come in. Got rid of the boot gap by wrapping duck tape below the boot on the shaft until the boot day perfectly in the right place.
Used the channel lock wrench for the shaft and a strap wrench for the knob.

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K don't want know wtf this is...

12-08-2015, 07:58 PM	#153 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	Just installed my lathe Werks knob or as Kenchan refers to it "my Michellin Knob" I can't believe how easy it was to unscrew the oem knob. I guess they ran out of loctite on the previous models cause I swear mine came off super easy. Anyways, it definitely changes the shifting feel and it's amazing. Great mod for anyone to start off with Uxi, Nixin and killrain like this. __________________ Fast Intentions Non-Resonated Carbon Fiber CBE \| Berk Non-Resonated HFC \| Powertrix Coilovers \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| LatheWerks Shift Knob \| Stillen Sway Bars, \|SPL Parts \| Enkei RS05RR \| Fujimura Diffuser \| Ecutek Tuned by Seb \| 308whp

12-08-2015, 09:12 PM	#154 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I just did this as well: the strap wrench and a pipe wrench with a towel to protect the shaft is the way to go. Its ridiculous how Nissan made it so hard to remove Got a knockoff hebi baby littlejuanito likes this.

12-08-2015, 10:26 PM	#155 (permalink)
littlejuanito Track Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 812 Drives: 2014 Touring Sport Rep Power: 419	Yeah a strap wrench is all I used too. It did the job. __________________ Fast Intentions Non-Resonated Carbon Fiber CBE \| Berk Non-Resonated HFC \| Powertrix Coilovers \| RJM Clutch Pedal \| LatheWerks Shift Knob \| Stillen Sway Bars, \|SPL Parts \| Enkei RS05RR \| Fujimura Diffuser \| Ecutek Tuned by Seb \| 308whp

02-20-2016, 09:09 PM	#158 (permalink)
alangoooo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Norcal Posts: 111 Drives: 2016 Nismo 370z M6 Rep Power: 52	OEM shift knob removal (SEARCHED) thread from the dead, was just really happy to do my first mod on my car yesterday, stock knob still in perfect condition (wrapped it in about 12 layers of duck tape). Was reading this thread over and over again for a few weeks while waiting for my knob to come in. Got rid of the boot gap by wrapping duck tape below the boot on the shaft until the boot day perfectly in the right place. Used the channel lock wrench for the shaft and a strap wrench for the knob. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-20-2016, 09:38 PM	#159 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	Unique knob. __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

04-04-2016, 07:13 PM	#161 (permalink)
fantaZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: FL Posts: 273 Drives: 2013 370z nismo Rep Power: 9	Got my stock knob off vise-grips with towel on shaft. Major amounts of duck tape on the shifter knob and strap type oil filter wrench. not easy but she's off and no damage to the car or stock knob. kenchan likes this.

08-03-2016, 08:12 PM	#164 (permalink)
forgot pw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Iggyland Posts: 409 Drives: enterTrollment Rep Power: 2518	Did U remove the tapered spacer on the shaft? __________________ temporary newb suit.. i hope

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