OEM shift knob removal (SEARCHED)

MXSG · 12-05-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 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?

I made about 20 rotations before I realized that my vice grips weren't holding. No damage. I managed to make a small tear my shift boot too, since the vice grips were accidentally clamped down on it. I haven't replaced it yet, although, I will one of these days.

I used the same strategy as most everyone here. Vice grips + heavy duty strap wrench. Stock knob survived. It was a lot more effort than it needed to be but the results were very much worth it.

svmtbman · 05-22-2011, 09:34 AM

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.

butdamnbrian · 05-22-2011, 04:11 PM

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 · 05-22-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

pics?

butdamnbrian · 05-27-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FromG2Z

pics?

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 · 09-30-2012, 10:31 AM

robogrip for shaft
strap wrench for knob + masking tape

works like a charm without damage

Bandit_Kaine · 09-30-2012, 11:03 AM

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.

bldg636 · 11-26-2012, 07:35 AM

Anyone? If not, i'm going to try this today and let you know how it works out for me.

DR_ · 11-26-2012, 08:58 AM

Mine come off with just a good twist. No pliers or other tools, just my kung fu grip.

bldg636 · 11-26-2012, 12:47 PM

^^I will definitely try this^^

edub370 · 11-26-2012, 01:42 PM

rag wrapped around the knob + a strap wrench. no damage and it comes off easy

6spd · 11-26-2012, 02:04 PM

I bare handed it. Questioned what the big deal was.

bldg636 · 11-26-2012, 06:50 PM

Turned out good..... Thanks everyone for the tips!

djrelic · 11-27-2012, 03:33 PM

yeah i put a big thick *** towl around it, and the layers mustve shifted and I was only biting down on maybe 1 layer of cloth on the towl. Twisted the shift lever off and found out it bit down on the plastic and leather. Oh well, just order another shift knob when I take my TWM one off if I sell it.

Coon-azz · 11-27-2012, 04:19 PM

I'm pretty sure I had did a short vid on this. My daughter and I did this. We had to use vice grips, but it come off quick.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD2JNE7pEz8

05-22-2011, 09:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
svmtbman Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Macon, GA Age: 54 Posts: 219 Drives: 2011 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 15	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. __________________ 2011 Pearl White, Persimmon, Touring, Sport, Navigation, 6sp - PW JDM shift knob, Invidia Gemini CBE, aFe dry filters, HPS intake tubes, JDM fog light, Redline shift boot, LED interior lights, Z1 hood struts, and 30% tint.

09-30-2012, 10:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
redkone1 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4 Drives: '12 370z Nismo Rep Power: 13	shift knob removal robogrip for shaft strap wrench for knob + masking tape works like a charm without damage

09-30-2012, 11:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bandit_Kaine Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami Age: 34 Posts: 224 Drives: 16-370Z Nismo-PW-MT Rep Power: 13	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. __________________

11-26-2012, 07:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
bldg636 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 141 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Anyone? If not, i'm going to try this today and let you know how it works out for me. __________________ Ross '11 370z Just getting started . . .

11-26-2012, 08:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	Mine come off with just a good twist. No pliers or other tools, just my kung fu grip. roy'sz, DEpointfive0 and StevenShocker like this.

05-22-2011, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 15	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.

11-26-2012, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
bldg636 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 141 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	^^I will definitely try this^^ __________________ Ross '11 370z Just getting started . . .

11-26-2012, 01:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
edub370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,458 Drives: 09 370z S/T 6MT Rep Power: 21	rag wrapped around the knob + a strap wrench. no damage and it comes off easy __________________ 09 370Z ST 6MT//Injen CAI//Greddy CBE//TP//TSW's//Swifts//Stillen lip//Whiteline sways 326whp/268tq

11-26-2012, 02:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,001 Drives: Q50RS Rep Power: 25	I bare handed it. Questioned what the big deal was. roy'sz likes this. __________________ -Jay- jonathanjamesphotographer.com

11-26-2012, 06:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
bldg636 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 141 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 13	Turned out good..... Thanks everyone for the tips! __________________ Ross '11 370z Just getting started . . .

11-27-2012, 03:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
djrelic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philly Posts: 116 Drives: 09' Touring 6spd Rep Power: 13	yeah i put a big thick *** towl around it, and the layers mustve shifted and I was only biting down on maybe 1 layer of cloth on the towl. Twisted the shift lever off and found out it bit down on the plastic and leather. Oh well, just order another shift knob when I take my TWM one off if I sell it.

11-27-2012, 04:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
Coon-azz Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fredericksburg,VA Posts: 689 Drives: '12 370z Sport DD Rep Power: 15	I'm pretty sure I had did a short vid on this. My daughter and I did this. We had to use vice grips, but it come off quick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TD2JNE7pEz8 __________________ I don't care how slow you want to drive; I encourage it. JUST GET THE HELL OUT OF THE PASSING LANE YOU TUCK FARD!!!

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