New Z :D

2016 370z · 06-09-2016, 01:27 AM

Hi Everyone!

I've been lurking around for a while and decided to join the community! Long before buying my car, I've been doing a lot of research on these forums to learn as much as I can. So far after 2,000 miles, my Z is bone stock. I am planning on getting the HKS Hi-Power exhaust eventually and maybe Stillen Gen 3 intakes.

I ordered the Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi shift knob two months ago and it is finally arriving tomorrow! I am still curious as to how to remove the oem shifter without damaging it though. It seems like there is a lot of different information from here about how to go about doing it. So far I have the tools (locking pliers and a rubber strap wrench), but I just wanted to be sure because I don't want to end up damaging anything. So any tips or advice would be more than welcomed!

Nice to meet you all again.

Z-Girl 12 · 06-09-2016, 06:09 AM

Welcome!!!

OldGuyFla · 06-09-2016, 08:59 AM

Welcome

, enjoy the new Z!

cigarclifford · 06-09-2016, 11:05 AM

Welcome to the 370Z forum

-Clifford

TerribleONE · 06-09-2016, 11:12 AM

Welcome and congrats!

Good luck removing the OEM shift knob without trashing it.

RumbleFish · 06-09-2016, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Welcome and congrats!

Good luck removing the OEM shift knob without trashing it.

It can be done. Strap wrench.
OEM shift knob removal (SEARCHED)

OR

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

RumbleFish · 06-09-2016, 12:47 PM

Welcome to the forum

Fulton16 · 06-09-2016, 12:59 PM

Welcome!

MagmaRed370z · 06-09-2016, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2016 370z

Hi Everyone!

I've been lurking around for a while and decided to join the community! Long before buying my car, I've been doing a lot of research on these forums to learn as much as I can. So far after 2,000 miles, my Z is bone stock. I am planning on getting the HKS Hi-Power exhaust eventually and maybe Stillen Gen 3 intakes.

I ordered the Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi shift knob two months ago and it is finally arriving tomorrow! I am still curious as to how to remove the oem shifter without damaging it though. It seems like there is a lot of different information from here about how to go about doing it. So far I have the tools (locking pliers and a rubber strap wrench), but I just wanted to be sure because I don't want to end up damaging anything. So any tips or advice would be more than welcomed!

Nice to meet you all again.

Welcome!!!

ramoszx12r · 06-09-2016, 02:14 PM

Welcome to the 370Z forum

2016 370z · 06-09-2016, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RumbleFish

It can be done. Strap wrench.
OEM shift knob removal (SEARCHED)

OR

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

Hopefully it is not a pain to remove or install. I'll try to get it on tonight and post some pics if it works. I just hope nothing breaks...

2016 370z · 06-09-2016, 05:13 PM

Oh great! I hope I don't damage anything during the process... I'll post some pics if I'm able to get it installed tonight.

Memphis370Z · 06-09-2016, 07:50 PM

Congratulations on your Z and welcome.

old guy · 06-09-2016, 08:20 PM

Welcome, congrats on your new Z.
Let the mods. begin.

06-09-2016, 01:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
2016 370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 101 Drives: 16 370z GM 6MT Rep Power: 9	New Z :D Hi Everyone! I've been lurking around for a while and decided to join the community! Long before buying my car, I've been doing a lot of research on these forums to learn as much as I can. So far after 2,000 miles, my Z is bone stock. I am planning on getting the HKS Hi-Power exhaust eventually and maybe Stillen Gen 3 intakes. I ordered the Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi shift knob two months ago and it is finally arriving tomorrow! I am still curious as to how to remove the oem shifter without damaging it though. It seems like there is a lot of different information from here about how to go about doing it. So far I have the tools (locking pliers and a rubber strap wrench), but I just wanted to be sure because I don't want to end up damaging anything. So any tips or advice would be more than welcomed! Nice to meet you all again.

06-09-2016, 06:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	Welcome!!! __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

06-09-2016, 08:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
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06-09-2016, 11:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
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06-09-2016, 05:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
2016 370z Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 101 Drives: 16 370z GM 6MT Rep Power: 9	Oh great! I hope I don't damage anything during the process... I'll post some pics if I'm able to get it installed tonight.

06-09-2016, 07:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Memphis370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Memphis Area Posts: 3,117 Drives: '09 MB Rep Power: 124434	Congratulations on your Z and welcome.

06-09-2016, 08:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
old guy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: S.E. Michigan Age: 68 Posts: 2,710 Drives: 13 magma touring Rep Power: 2684369	Welcome, congrats on your new Z. Let the mods. begin.