 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  |  11-12-2007, 04:19 AM | #1 | | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 17 |  shift knob
how does the shift knob come off? is there something im missing or am i just not pulling hard enough? |  |  | | 11-12-2007, 04:24 AM | #2 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
pull hard ... and try not to smash yourself in the face when it does finally release. they just snap into place. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 11-12-2007, 04:34 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muncie, Indiana Posts: 1,551 |
Yep thats the best way. On older cars they come off easier. If you don't want to put it back on you might try wiggling it a little to loosen it up, but there is a risk of damaging the shift knob. | | | | | 11-12-2007, 04:40 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
Put it in second and pull hard.
If it's aftermarket, check for a set screw.
If it's stock and you're getting red in the face pulling, you may have to cut it off. Someone here had one where the previous owner epoxied it on. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 11-12-2007, 01:09 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
yup. like the other guys said. pull hard as hell but watch out dont knock yourself out. i found it helpful to open the sunroof, if you have one. | | | | | 11-12-2007, 02:09 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
give it a little twist and pull and yank.
mine falls right off if i grab second to hard so i put a few wraps of electric tape around the inside and now she is super snug. it wouldnt surprise me if someone glued it | | | | | 11-13-2007, 01:03 AM | #7 | | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 17 |
i think i might drill a hole in the center then put a puller on it and do it that way, im afraid if i pull to hard i might pull the rod out of the transmission | | | | | 11-13-2007, 01:45 AM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
It's connected by a linkage rod; it's not direct.
Pull off the top cap (shift guide) and see if there's a bolt or screw. I can imagine someone drilling through and tapping the lever to keep it secure. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 11-13-2007, 02:05 AM | #9 | | Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 17 |
yea, i was wondering if there was something under that | | | | | 11-13-2007, 04:25 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 6,182 |
Quote: Originally Posted by aceyx  It's connected by a linkage rod; it's not direct.
Pull off the top cap (shift guide) and see if there's a bolt or screw. I can imagine someone drilling through and tapping the lever to keep it secure. | that would be tricky ****!! | | | | | 11-13-2007, 05:32 PM | #11 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Posts: 90 |
Quote: Originally Posted by aceyx It's connected by a linkage rod; it's not direct.
Pull off the top cap (shift guide) and see if there's a bolt or screw. I can imagine someone drilling through and tapping the lever to keep it secure. | I see a new mod coming on! That actually sounds like an excellent idea for the auto X and drifters out there with after market shift knobs. Or if you are like me and the perevious owner sawed down the shift arm to make a "home made" short throw shifter. Chuck | | | | | 11-13-2007, 07:10 PM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
I have the short, weighted shifter. It's a HUGE improvement in feel. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 11-13-2007, 07:13 PM | #13 | | Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NC Posts: 90 |
no I mean he cut off half a stork shift arm | | | | | 11-13-2007, 08:15 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,625 |
hahahahahhahaha... thats funny! Quote: Originally Posted by chuckrussell no I mean he cut off half a stork shift arm | | | | | |
| Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | |
 Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
|
Linear Mode
