Does the gearshift knob simply unscrew?
04-09-2003, 09:37 AM
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Does the gearshift **** simply unscrew?
I have put some pretty good pressure on it, but it does not seem to budge. Is there some special way to remove it?
04-09-2003, 09:48 AM
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people use an adjustable wrench with a towel if its hard to take off by hand. Also, make sure you are turning the correct direction.. Righty Tighty... Lefty Loosey.. here's a visual of what i'm talking about
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Well, I tried the strap wrench and a regular wrench. I can rotate the **** about 90 degrees to the left (couter-clockwise) and it just won't come loose.
Later that same day: Finally it came loose, it was really locked on there, I guess they are using locktite to keep it in place. Did some minor damage to the leather and the silver collar, oh well.
Later that same day: Finally it came loose, it was really locked on there, I guess they are using locktite to keep it in place. Did some minor damage to the leather and the silver collar, oh well.
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05-28-2003, 09:07 AM
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On a side note, all the Z's at the NY auto show still had their shift *****. Normally, anything that is removable is taken out of the car, or else somebody walks away with it.
Of course, I tried playing around with it, but there were way too many people around and I couldn't budge it anyways. Then there was the whole stealing bit.....
Of course, I tried playing around with it, but there were way too many people around and I couldn't budge it anyways. Then there was the whole stealing bit.....
04-11-2004, 08:59 AM
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Okay, so I'm a 'wimp', but you are all pretty brave to try that.
[ ...crack... honest, that's the last thing I remember... I heard something that sounded like 'crack'...]
[ ...crack... honest, that's the last thing I remember... I heard something that sounded like 'crack'...]
04-11-2004, 09:18 AM
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Originally posted by rattycat
[ ...crack... honest, that's the last thing I remember... I heard something that sounded like 'crack'...]
[ ...crack... honest, that's the last thing I remember... I heard something that sounded like 'crack'...]
LOL thats always the worst feeling.. especially if you are working on someone elses car and they are standing right next to you..
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Originally posted by toykilla
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LOL thats always the worst feeling.. especially if you are working on someone elses car and they are standing right next to you..
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LOL thats always the worst feeling.. especially if you are working on someone elses car and they are standing right next to you..
Ahh... Sweet memories.
04-11-2004, 09:06 PM
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Originally posted by rouxeny
On a side note, all the Z's at the NY auto show still had their shift *****.
Of course, I tried playing around with it, but there were way too many people around and I couldn't budge it anyways. Then there was the whole stealing bit.....
On a side note, all the Z's at the NY auto show still had their shift *****.
Of course, I tried playing around with it, but there were way too many people around and I couldn't budge it anyways. Then there was the whole stealing bit.....
04-20-2004, 07:37 AM
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the Nismo instructions state explicitly NOT to take off the shift **** by turning it like you guys recommend. They say you should pull up the cover surrounding the ****, hold that w/ a pair of lock pliers, then twist off the shift **** by wrapping it in radiator hose. That's how I'm gonna do it, don't wanna screw up the shifter that's for sho!
04-20-2004, 07:54 AM
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Originally posted by Chief F1 Fan
the Nismo instructions state explicitly NOT to take off the shift **** by turning it like you guys recommend. They say you should pull up the cover surrounding the ****, hold that w/ a pair of lock pliers, then twist off the shift **** by wrapping it in radiator hose. That's how I'm gonna do it, don't wanna screw up the shifter that's for sho!
the Nismo instructions state explicitly NOT to take off the shift **** by turning it like you guys recommend. They say you should pull up the cover surrounding the ****, hold that w/ a pair of lock pliers, then twist off the shift **** by wrapping it in radiator hose. That's how I'm gonna do it, don't wanna screw up the shifter that's for sho!
06-22-2004, 04:08 AM
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Doh~ So I tried to remove the **** without securing the bottom rod, and now the whole rod is loose and rotating, the **** is still going nowhere. What should I do now?
06-22-2004, 07:38 AM
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Originally posted by Chief F1 Fan
the Nismo instructions state explicitly NOT to take off the shift **** by turning it like you guys recommend. They say you should pull up the cover surrounding the ****, hold that w/ a pair of lock pliers, then twist off the shift **** by wrapping it in radiator hose. That's how I'm gonna do it, don't wanna screw up the shifter that's for sho!
the Nismo instructions state explicitly NOT to take off the shift **** by turning it like you guys recommend. They say you should pull up the cover surrounding the ****, hold that w/ a pair of lock pliers, then twist off the shift **** by wrapping it in radiator hose. That's how I'm gonna do it, don't wanna screw up the shifter that's for sho!
