Shift knob won't come off?

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08-25-2004, 11:34 PM

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Shift **** won't come off?

Apparently all I need to do is twist the shift **** counter clockise and it will come off. However, my shift **** isn't really coming off even with a lot of force. Is there something else I need to do?

I want my 20th aniversary **** on there bad.

Thanks,
Dan

08-26-2004, 12:10 AM

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it will come off with force. try parking in the sun for a bit then do it, loosen the glue

08-26-2004, 04:03 AM

jdm71488

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or take some vice-grips like i used to do!

08-26-2004, 04:46 AM

Keyser Skoze

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Mine wouldnt come off easily either on this Max so i just tore her upen with a hacksaw.... Hey maybe its a good idea to change your boot while your at it.
The MOMO i have looks great and its real leather.

08-26-2004, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Keyser Skoze

MOMO to the max.. shifter + boot (boot threads onto shifter base)

08-26-2004, 06:26 AM

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Twist like there is no tomorrow. Eventually it will come off. Use a hairdryer to try to heat up the area to loosen the glue.

08-26-2004, 08:12 AM

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is that the momo evo shift ****....i am thinking about getting that one but its like 120 for boot and ****

08-26-2004, 09:10 AM

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Strap Wrench. You need leverage.

08-26-2004, 09:16 AM

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Twist as if your life depended on it, pretend as if you dont get that **** off you will die! always worked for me

08-26-2004, 09:30 AM

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Strap wrench requires much less drama.

08-26-2004, 10:16 AM

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Keyser Skoze

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tomservo291

MOMO to the max.. shifter + boot (boot threads onto shifter base)

Mine is almost like that... The MOMO boot i think is the best out there.

08-26-2004, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by sagamax

is that the momo evo shift ****....i am thinking about getting that one but its like 120 for boot and ****

I believe mine is the black leather/chrome F16 ****.

It looks a bit oblong at first glance, but I've got it slightly offset to the left and it fits in my hand like a charm with my fingers off to the right side of the tip. (but I have really big hands.. so i dunno about anyone else.)

08-26-2004, 11:12 AM

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Got it out finally, thanks.!

08-26-2004, 11:26 AM

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Keith P

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Now, wasn't that fun?!

08-26-2004, 12:15 PM

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ya i had the same problem, just clamp some vice grips on it and go to town, dont expect to save it, itl be ruined. I also put on the 20th aniv. ****, it looks real good, however, the finish seems to be peeling off and iv had it for less than a year, just a lil fyi

08-26-2004, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by chrish09

ya i had the same problem, just clamp some vice grips on it and go to town, dont expect to save it, itl be ruined.

I'm telling you guys... strap wrench... no damage.

08-26-2004, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dementia

I'm telling you guys... strap wrench... no damage.

Vice grips and a towel (folded over a few times) should leave no damage as well. Strap wrench is obviously the best way tho ...

Or just hit the weights son!