How do I remove the shift knob from my car and replace it with another one?
How do I remove the shift knob from my car and replace it with another one?
Assuming its a manual, pull down on the shift boot and it should separate from the shift knob. Then spin the knob counter clockwise to remove it. Reverse the process with your new shift knobOriginally Posted by jamesh23
10/22/06- 120,003 miles 1/09/09- 139,000 miles
11/29/07- 127,945 miles 3/09/09- 141,000 miles
03/01/08- 129,000 miles
10/19/08- 136,000 miles
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On mine I dont even have to lower the boot just unscrew the old shift knob off.
ok ill try it thanks.
i got it off but the boot ripped and the new knob didnt fit lol.
Nice one. The aftermarket shift knobs usually come with like adaptors to make em fit. Did your knob include any extra parts?
nah I just unscrewed it off of a cougar yesterday when I was at the junkyard.
oh Ic it's off another car that's why it wont fit.
you can use a shift knob off a 1st gen legend, IMO they look alot better than the stock accord shifter
a shift knob off an 88-91 civic si looks very close to the 1g legend imo
if you want aftermarket go with a skunk2 knob...i love mine...good for fast shifts
1989 Honda Accord LX-i
B18c1 swap since 7/2011
175whp and 132tq
Redzone tuned
You can use a shift knob off of any Honda or Acura (new or old) since they all have the same thread diameter/type. Most manufacturers have different thread diameters for shifters which is why that cougar shift knob doesnt work on your shifter.
10/22/06- 120,003 miles 1/09/09- 139,000 miles
11/29/07- 127,945 miles 3/09/09- 141,000 miles
03/01/08- 129,000 miles
10/19/08- 136,000 miles
Blue 3geez
10.8.06 Photoshoot
1.7.07 Photoshoot
i used to use a knob off of a 2nd gen prelude...till i got one custom made to fit my hand..lol
one day I'll return.
I have a small weighted Skunk2 shifter nob with a boot off a 93 teggie and love the hell out of it.
Last edited by fogged; 01-13-2009 at 04:06 PM.
Remeber boys and girls Coupes rule, Hatchies drule, and 4 doors are for mothers..........
i wish i could find a pacesetter short throw shifter.
im probably going to have to make one...
88 DX hatch.
Ive looked all over and have only seen pics and heard tale of sitings. Starting to think them things are like bigfoot, Abig mith! lol.......i wish i could find a pacesetter short throw shifter.
im probably going to have to make one...
Remeber boys and girls Coupes rule, Hatchies drule, and 4 doors are for mothers..........
get one off a REAL civic/teg type r. Its heavy so when you shift it helps thow it into gear when you racing...And a good weapon lol. thats what i got
200+ ALL MOTOR LS VTEC
or just go custom...like i did...mine has like 30% less throw
1989 Honda Accord LX-i
B18c1 swap since 7/2011
175whp and 132tq
Redzone tuned
Did cut the shifter down in size, or did you have to move the ball any? The reason I ask is the one we got for my sons 93 DA. The shifter was the same size, just the ball was in a higher spot. Well hell if you did it, and with all the posts that you make on here. I could just go find the thread.
Remeber boys and girls Coupes rule, Hatchies drule, and 4 doors are for mothers..........
1989 Honda Accord LX-i
B18c1 swap since 7/2011
175whp and 132tq
Redzone tuned
If you wanted to, you can always just tap out the threads to 12x1.25 (I think that's the thread diameter/pitch for our shifters) on the inside of the Cougar knob. If the diameter is too big on the Cougar, you can either cake the threads up with JB Weld, then tap them, or drill out the inside to eliminate the threading, then put some wire screening, sandpaper, or some other material to shim it, or fill it with hard setting silicone caulk and work it on the shifter.
Post up a pic of what it looks like.
-Mark D.
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