Yup, now I've done it...

[slodave]

I've been trying (not very hard) over the past several months to get the shift knob off my Camry Hybrid, with the thought of installing one of mine. I had never bothered to search Google to see how the OEM knob comes off until last night, while researching the shifter for the Fiat Abarth and noticed that the shift knobs looked similar. It did not come off the same way, so I did a Google search and found a link to a forum question. Turns out it simply unscrews. So.....

Tapped a bushing this evening and voila!




I think this increased the cruising range by at least 10 miles!

[Tobra]

Very sporty

[crustychief]

That is pretty nice looking!

[look 171]

Originally Posted by crustychief

That is pretty nice looking!

Yep, I agree, nice steering wheel Dave

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by slodave

Turns out it simply unscrews.

Unscrews, the tricky bastards!


Big improvement to the car. Plus you will enjoy that extra 10mpg and faster cruising speed.

[slodave]

Thank you! Creating an exact replica of a Toyota Camry Hybrid has been daunting, but I am happy with the results! Even the dealer has been fooled!

It is novel to an extent.

[Rusty914s]

could you unscrew the rest of the car and get another car?

[slodave]

I love my hybrid! Irritating, I know.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Does it add to the overall smug?

[DanielDudley]

Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile

Does it add to the overall smug?

It must. You don't even own a hybrid, and look what it's done for yours.

[pavulon]

not many can (legitimately) claim their shoes match their knob!

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Originally Posted by DanielDudley

It must. You don't even own a hybrid, and look what it's done for yours.

How do you know I don't? And it was a joke / South Park reference. Geezus. Lighten up already.

[Jim Richards]

Originally Posted by look 171

Yep, I agree, nice steering wheel Dave

Yes, very nice steering wheel, Dave!

[dave 911]

Originally Posted by pavulon

not many can (legitimately) claim their shoes match their knob!

Hilarious

[herr_oberst]

Does Cheap Trick get a residual for that shift knob?

[911SauCy]

Same as the knob I removed in my wife's Highlander.

Interchangeable parts...crafty mothers.

[joe payne]

I think you're ready for a Momo Prototipo now!

[peppy]

I think it compliments the interior nicely.

[Tobra]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

Does Cheap Trick get a residual for that shift knob?

Now that is funny

[Miguel Antonett]

Oh, I see, it matches your shoes... nice combo!