can't take my shift knob off...

[mitsuclipsegsx]

the shift knob must be stripped, and it bothers me when i drive casue the knob spins i cant tighen it, or take it out, what should i do

 

[Deathmug]

Dude, I had that same problem. I had to take a freak’n hacksaw and cut thru the knob. It was all stripped out, so I had to find a knob that you don’t twist on. I found a pretty cool one actually.
Check it out.
http://www.makotoautotrends.com/products/MTXXUN-4458SKX.JPG

It’s got 3 screw points in the knob. You just tighten them up, and you’re good to go.
You may want to call these guys before you order though. I had a big problem with them not having the item in stock.

Anyway, I hope that helps!

 

[psychlow]

You may have to drill it out and rethread the shift lever.

 

[Defiant]

Is it the stock knob, or a replacement? The factory has a nylon insert that has the threads in it- if you lift while turning, you should be able to get a bite and turn it back off. Otherwise, yeah, hacksaw or Dremel and a cutoff.

The threads on the stick should be fine. Still, a nice time to get a K&N copy short shifter off eBay.....

 

[mitsuclipsegsx]

"Defiant Is it the stock knob, or a replacement? The factory has a nylon insert that has the threads in it- if you lift while turning, you should be able to get a bite and turn it back off. Otherwise, yeah, hacksaw or Dremel and a cutoff.

The threads on the stick should be fine. Still, a nice time to get a K&N copy short shifter off eBay.....""


no its aftermarket, their is a pic in my profile i would get the ss but i think i have one when the kid sold me the car he said when he bought it she told him all it had for performance was a stage 2 clutch thats it

 

[mitsuclipsegsx]

well i am parting out my 98 gsx and i need the short shifter, and i cant get the knob off its striped and i tried drilling threw no go,can i just cut it off,or i will ruin it,i wanna try to sell it casue its a b&m SS i think, its silver and blue or use on my 95 rs if its fits...