Shift knob

fantaZ · 04-04-2016, 11:22 AM

Plan on putting a different shift knob on my car as soon as in comes in the mail. tried unscrewing mine just to see if it would come off no cigar. How the heck do you get these suckers off. Hell on my 350z it spun right off.

Also Tried removing the front nissan badge to replace it with a blacked out one with two sided tape. seems like the stock one is bolted on. Is it? what about the rear badge is it stuck on with tape are bolted on? Thankz a bunch This info will save me alot of headache.

Dirk McGurck · 04-04-2016, 11:46 AM

Front badge is just tape.

Shift knob is a bitch apparently. Entire tube of thread locker on every one. People use all sorts of wrenches for leverage. Just make sure you protect your interior.

cooltoy · 04-04-2016, 11:50 AM

OEM shift knob removal (SEARCHED)

Leingod · 04-04-2016, 11:55 AM

You'll need 3 things.

1x: electrical tape
1x: gaffers/duct tape
1x: pipe wrench the size to bludgeon Andre the Giant with

Wrap enough electrical tape on the shift knob to about the size of a grapefruit. About half a roll. Hell, full roll. Screw it. it's cheap.

Next, wrap the gaffers tape over the duct tape. Wrap until it's the size of a human head. (i'm exaggerating but you get the idea)

Take the pipe wrench and twist that bastard until it feels like the car will turn before the knob does. Remove all the tape and you have a stock knob that hasn't been chewed alive. Enjoy.

DEpointfive0 · 04-04-2016, 12:18 PM

^ I agree, BUT you should hold the bottom portion of the shifter to hold it straight so you don't do any damage to the shifter/tranny

fantaZ · 04-04-2016, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirk McGurck

Front badge is just tape.

Shift knob is a bitch apparently. Entire tube of thread locker on every one. People use all sorts of wrenches for leverage. Just make sure you protect your interior.

Holy F$@K. I don't wanta break my car getting it off lol.

fantaZ · 04-04-2016, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leingod

You'll need 3 things.

1x: electrical tape
1x: gaffers/duct tape
1x: pipe wrench the size to bludgeon Andre the Giant with

Wrap enough electrical tape on the shift knob to about the size of a grapefruit. About half a roll. Hell, full roll. Screw it. it's cheap.

Next, wrap the gaffers tape over the duct tape. Wrap until it's the size of a human head. (i'm exaggerating but you get the idea)

Take the pipe wrench and twist that bastard until it feels like the car will turn before the knob does. Remove all the tape and you have a stock knob that hasn't been chewed alive. Enjoy.

Thats some funny stuff right there. Are you kidding or is that what needs to be done?

Ghostvette · 04-04-2016, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leingod

You'll need 3 things.

1x: electrical tape
1x: gaffers/duct tape
1x: pipe wrench the size to bludgeon Andre the Giant with

Wrap enough electrical tape on the shift knob to about the size of a grapefruit. About half a roll. Hell, full roll. Screw it. it's cheap.

Next, wrap the gaffers tape over the duct tape. Wrap until it's the size of a human head. (i'm exaggerating but you get the idea)

Take the pipe wrench and twist that bastard until it feels like the car will turn before the knob does. Remove all the tape and you have a stock knob that hasn't been chewed alive. Enjoy.

Blow torch.....

Leingod · 04-04-2016, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fantaZ

Thats some funny stuff right there. Are you kidding or is that what needs to be done?

It's what needs to be done if you don't want to mar or shred the OEM knob. I did it last year. Just go crazy with e-tape and gaffers tape. You won't damage anything. When you think you have enough tape on, add even more. My pipe wrench ate through a solid 1-2inches when twisting the sucker off.

Leingod · 04-04-2016, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Blow torch.....

hydrofluoric acid first. Have to get it moist

fantaZ · 04-04-2016, 01:06 PM

Wow just Wow thats all i can say

sx moneypit · 04-04-2016, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

Blow torch.....

Austonian · 04-04-2016, 01:50 PM

A strap wrench from home depot will work fine, use some man muscle on it. Drop your shiftboot and hold the shifter steady with something else.

kenchan · 04-04-2016, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austonian

A strap wrench from home depot will work fine, use some man muscle on it. Drop your shiftboot and hold the shifter steady with something else.

i broke two strap wrenches before giving up (well, store clerk wasnt too happy i came back for a free replacement within an hr

) and used my oil filter wrench.

and yah, make sure to secure the shaft while turning so you dont spin the car under u...

Nixin · 04-04-2016, 04:15 PM

This is exactly why I have been putting off changing the oem shifter knob.

04-04-2016, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
fantaZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: FL Posts: 273 Drives: 2013 370z nismo Rep Power: 9	Shift knob Plan on putting a different shift knob on my car as soon as in comes in the mail. tried unscrewing mine just to see if it would come off no cigar. How the heck do you get these suckers off. Hell on my 350z it spun right off. Also Tried removing the front nissan badge to replace it with a blacked out one with two sided tape. seems like the stock one is bolted on. Is it? what about the rear badge is it stuck on with tape are bolted on? Thankz a bunch This info will save me alot of headache.

04-04-2016, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 21	Front badge is just tape. Shift knob is a bitch apparently. Entire tube of thread locker on every one. People use all sorts of wrenches for leverage. Just make sure you protect your interior. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

04-04-2016, 11:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	OEM shift knob removal (SEARCHED) __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

04-04-2016, 11:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684396	You'll need 3 things. 1x: electrical tape 1x: gaffers/duct tape 1x: pipe wrench the size to bludgeon Andre the Giant with Wrap enough electrical tape on the shift knob to about the size of a grapefruit. About half a roll. Hell, full roll. Screw it. it's cheap. Next, wrap the gaffers tape over the duct tape. Wrap until it's the size of a human head. (i'm exaggerating but you get the idea) Take the pipe wrench and twist that bastard until it feels like the car will turn before the knob does. Remove all the tape and you have a stock knob that hasn't been chewed alive. Enjoy. onzedge, axmea? and Memphis370Z like this. __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

04-04-2016, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	^ I agree, BUT you should hold the bottom portion of the shifter to hold it straight so you don't do any damage to the shifter/tranny kenchan, onzedge, axmea? and 1 others like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

04-04-2016, 01:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
fantaZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: FL Posts: 273 Drives: 2013 370z nismo Rep Power: 9	Wow just Wow thats all i can say

04-04-2016, 01:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
Austonian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 371 Drives: 40th Anniversary Rep Power: 27	A strap wrench from home depot will work fine, use some man muscle on it. Drop your shiftboot and hold the shifter steady with something else.

04-04-2016, 04:15 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	This is exactly why I have been putting off changing the oem shifter knob.

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