Removing Ph1 172 Gear Knob??

[Ash J]

Hi guys

Bought a Ph1 172 shift assembly on the weekend, mainly because I want the gear knob (see below) to fit my 182.

I would like to get it powdercoated black/anthracite to match my interior, instead of the standard silver/grey.

Is it possible to just remove the gear knob? If so, how? Just force? If not I will have to see if I can just get it painted as it is instead with the rest of the shift assembly just masked up.

Ash

 

[Jekyll]

You will f*ck it up trying to remove it. Leave it on and do it in situ.

 

[DannyR]

Yep, that won't be coming off!

 

[Ash J]

Ok guys, cheers for your replies.

 

[DannyR]

When I get some silver paint for wheels and other various bits I'll definitely be taking my nob out and spraying the end

 

[smac4494]

When I get some silver paint for wheels and other various bits I'll definitely be taking my nob out and spraying the end :wink:

The whole thing? Or just the tip?

 

[Jekyll]

Just the ball.

 

[DannyR]

I'm not very lucky and my ball is the tip

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Almost created a new thread and found this one. So if I read correctly, this knob must also be pulled off with brute force? There is no screw base or...? I also have the round orb knob in my phase 1.

Nelson & Ollie by Andy Ramdin, on Flickr

 

[Filters]

You can pull on that knob all day long, it won't be coming...loose.

 

[Jekyll]

The way to get the knob out is to drop the cat, remove the heat shields and reomove the 4 bolts holding the gear knob in. Basically it can only be removed from underneath.

 

[Jekyll]

 

[Shellcase]

follow up question, does the orange bushing thingy on the bottom of the gearstick wear? i mean - could it be a source of sloppiness in the gear stick?

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Thx for the pictures, so if I understood correctly, there is no way to remove only the silver orb thingy?

 

[Jekyll]

I dont think you'll get it off without completely ruining it. I don't think people have taken that risk. I certainly wouldn't want to try.

 

[Jekyll]

follow up question, does the orange bushing thingy on the bottom of the gearstick wear? i mean - could it be a source of sloppiness in the gear stick?

It's a bush so I guess it'll wear over time but it'll be so minimal I very much doubt it'll cause that much play.

 

[DannyR]

The only way I have thought of removing it is to cut the plastic close to the knob, and then drill out the plastic inside.

Unsure how easy a Ph2 knob comes off to swap over though?

 

[Jekyll]

Bit excessive really though.

Just easier to change the whole unit as a whole. At least you know it works/fit and no real chance of ruining it.

 

[smac4494]

I've seen some really horrific cats in my time. I'd argue the cut n drill option might be easier. Mostly because I want to see if it works

 

[DannyR]

That's why I want to do it, to see if it does!

 

[Shellcase]

thanks @Dr Jekyll

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Bit excessive really though.

Just easier to change the whole unit as a whole. At least you know it works/fit and no real chance of ruining it.

Reason behind my question was to swap over to another gear knob.

 

[Jekyll]

Ah I see. As long as you can get another one on, I can't see an issue with @DannyR idea.

 

[DannyR]

Does anybody know if the Ph2 knob just pulls off?

 

[smac4494]

Phase 2 gear knobs are held on by knurled section of the stick. Not sure if glue is used. Mine was held on by a game cover of Fifa 11.