Removing OEM Shift Knob

degz525 · 12-21-2002, 03:50 PM

How easy is the oem shift knob to remove on a 98 e36? I noticed it isnt threaded on.

Wayne 962 · Wayne 962's Garage

It should just pull off. Be careful not to smack yourself in the face though, as it can be snapped on there quite tight. Pull really hard, and it should come off...

-Wayne

umnitza · 12-22-2002, 10:48 AM

if it's lighted, as in the case of the M3s and some aftermarket ones, you'll have to disconnect the power to it first, or you're completely rip off the wires - and they usually rip at the edge fo the bottom of the knob.

Not good

degz525 · 12-22-2002, 11:10 AM

Ok... Thanks guys, I'll give it a shot. I bought a brushed aluminum dash kit, and changed all my gray leather boots to black. Im lookin to buy an M-tech shift knob cause I believe it fits like an oem. I hate messing with those shift knobs with the allen screws that always come loose.

stupenal · 12-24-2002, 01:19 AM

The idiotic PO of my car changed to a leather MOMO shift knob. Problem is, she didnt put on the fasteners and I have no clue on how to secure the shift knob. Also, I prefer the round ball knobs rather than the fighter jet style (which i have). THus, my knob twirls around really easily. Do u guys think using 3M double sided tape would work well without permanently attaching it? Because seriously, the loose knob makes shifting not that fun (altho its still fun, its just not THAT fun)

Wayne 962 · Wayne 962's Garage

The Momo knobs are held on with tiny set screws that grip the shaft. Do you have those in there? If not, you can probably find some small ones at the local good hardware store.

As for 3M tape - that would probably work pretty well. Kindof hooky, but no one is going to see it anyway. Whatever you do, don't use glue like all the 911 owners seem too do. Come to think of it, one of the 911 crush sleeves might work for you too...

-Wayne

Jared at Pelican Parts · 12-26-2002, 12:49 PM

I had this same problem.

One thing i've noticed about the Momo knob is that the set screws in the bottom seem to crush and deform the second you try to tighten them. I have a Momo on my car and I just went to the local ACE hardware. They have a really good metric fastener section. I simply got some aircraft grade set screws and used one wrap of electrical tape around the shaft. this secured the knob to the shaft.