OEM shift knob removal (SEARCHED)

ProfessorDave

Looks good!

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Jeffblue

nice job OP. I think a lot of it depends on how much locktite they put on as well

this is textbook example of how it should be done though.

mr_sparkle

did you get the titanium nismo knob? how's the weight compared to the stock knob?

sg350z

If you havent sold it Id be interested in buying it.

1slow370

i just grabbed both peices with my hands and twisted like a SOB to get it off

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FromG2Z

Thanks, Dave and Jeff. Yes I agree, the degree of difficulty with the knob removal that ALL of us have been seeing is due to the amount of Loctite that is used by the factory. Tell you what though, with that strap wrench, the amount of leverage I had was impressive. I mean, some folks use two people, one to hold the shifter shaft with pliers, and the other to turn the knob. I literally held each with one hand, and the stock knob turned immediately. And I'm not saying I'm Hulk Hogan either I really think out of all the methods that were used, this is one of, if not, the easiest way to remove the shift knob, period.

Yes sir. I did. I didn't really hold both knobs side by side or hand in hand. Thinking back, I probably should have But I can almost say that the stock knob is heavier by a tad, but the nismo knob is very solid-feeling. I like the joystick feel it gives me, with the option to an top grip also. When I get more miles on it, I can post a review.

I am sorry but I plan to keep the stock knob. Though I like the looks and "initial" feel of the nismo knob, I would like the option to switch back to it if it doesn't feel right or if I want a change.

WHAT? Do you mean to say you used your bare hands?!?!?! One of the shifter shaft beneath the console??? and one on the shift knob itself and just turned?????? If indeed you did, that is impressive.

Hulk Hogan IS in the house

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svmtbman

So what are the consequences of turning the shaft when trying to remove the factory knob? I twisted mine about half way around thinking the knob was coming off only to find my pliers on the shaft were slipping. I finally got the knob off but ended up destroying it in the process, it would not budge using the strap method. I also managed to get a small cut in the shift boot in the process so I've ordered a new one from Redline. I put my Vodoo countersunk knob that I had from my S2000 but I may order a Nismo knob to have another option. Has anyone here tried the Password JDM knob?

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adampetrasek

When i removed my stock shift knob to have more room to remove my stereo, i just grabbed the shift knob with two hands and turned like hell. It was pretty tough, but not impossible. Before seeing all these threads with tips on taking it off, i had no idea there was an issue with it. I guess some have mass amounts of loctite from hell!!! Hope i didn't do any damage since i did not do anything to stop the shaft from turning.

How does the Titanium knob feel after you've parked out in the sun for a few hours? I really want this knob, but am afraid of it getting too hot

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svmtbman

Looking at the parts diagram there is no way to twist the shifter shaft around like I think I did. Everything works fine no so I guess I didn't damage anything (besides my poor stock shifter knob). I went ahead and ordered a Password JDM knob as well, I'll post some pics once everything is installed.

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butdamnbrian

i also destroyed mine getting it off.. that s.o.b. deserved to be destroyed

now i'm rocking the tommy kaira hebi bebi knob. for you guys who are in the market for knobs...ahah... check it out. it's the best ive tried to date.

FromG2Z

pics?

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butdamnbrian

here's a thread from my350z.com full of TK knob pics:

The Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi Shift Knob Thread - MY350Z.COM Forums





at first i wasn't sure about the mushroom-ish shape of the knob, but after using it for 6 months, i'm sold sold sold. i've always been a fan of round knobs, and this knob feels like a round knob when gripped from the top.

but... the knob can also be gripped more like a cylinder (or nismo-shaped) knob if gripped from the side.

it's a great balance, and extra super heavy. and the TK turtle is sick. and it's made of brass. brass.

on another note, i would do evil things to get this knob (in black finish):

Tommykaira - Aluminium Shift Knob - Nengun Performance

evil, evil things.

*edit* i should note my knob has more of a matte finish like in this picture:

redkone1

robogrip for shaft
strap wrench for knob + masking tape

works like a charm without damage

Bandit_Kaine

Mine was on so tight when i put the strap wrench on it actually tore the leather off the shift knob.. and even after that i put the channel locks straight on the knob and it tore the plastic the knob ended up coming off in pieces.

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OnceSolemn

Just tried the strap-wrench method and get this...

The strap wrench snapped! Damned Nissan and their thread-lock. *shakes fist*

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