Dr Forinor 0 Posted February 23, 2008 I managed to get the gold ring off the gearknob so the gaitor sides off it but I am still unable to take the gearknob off, how does it come off? I have just bought the SNS Billet gearknob, I assume this will fit fine? And yes, I have used the search but couldnt find anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIPVW 0 Posted February 23, 2008 I thought it srewed off :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted February 23, 2008 You're right, the search is useless ;) search.php?keywords=%2Bgear*+%2Bremov*&terms=all&author=&fid%5B%5D=19&sc=1&sf=all&sr=topics&sk=t&sd=d&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search viewtopic.php?f=19&t=56193 viewtopic.php?f=19&t=54885 viewtopic.php?f=19&t=19573 viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4921 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 23, 2008 yep, I've screw...... err :shock: yep, it screws off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted February 23, 2008 Gah. I was hoping to be the first one to reply and was just going to put "Screw" :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebloggsVR69 0 Posted February 23, 2008 There's also a clip which is at the the top of the gear shift rod which needs to be removed, otherwise no amount of screwing will get the knob off (..ooer) :lol: It's a bit of a ba$tard to put back , IIRC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon_vr6 1 Posted February 23, 2008 SCREW IT!! LOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 23, 2008 Gah. I was hoping to be the first one to reply and was just going to put "Screw" :lol: You'll need to be much quicker round here for just a screw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Forinor 0 Posted February 23, 2008 You're right, the search is useless ;) search.php?keywords=%2Bgear*+%2Bremov*&terms=all&author=&fid%5B%5D=19&sc=1&sf=all&sr=topics&sk=t&sd=d&st=0&ch=300&t=0&submit=Search viewtopic.php?f=19&t=56193 viewtopic.php?f=19&t=54885 viewtopic.php?f=19&t=19573 viewtopic.php?f=19&t=4921 I never said its useless, i said I couldn't find anything, there's a difference ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted February 23, 2008 Yeah but just typing "ham" into the search may not necessarily get you results relating to gear knob removal. Although if you do a topic search, it now will :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Forinor 0 Posted February 24, 2008 Hahaha, I didnt type ham But even after all those threads, I still cant get it off, it wont unscrew, any more tips people? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted February 24, 2008 There's also a clip which is at the the top of the gear shift rod which needs to be removed, otherwise no amount of screwing will get the knob off (..ooer) :lol: It's a bit of a ba$tard to put back , IIRC Early ones screw right off, no clip to be found on mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Forinor 0 Posted February 24, 2008 My one just wont screw off though, any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joebloggsVR69 0 Posted February 24, 2008 You sure there's no metal circlip where the bottom of the gearknob meets the top of the rod? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Forinor 0 Posted February 24, 2008 Fook me dont I feel like a plum, it was just unscrew, I just had to put a little effort into it, I think I'm a bit too paranoid sometimes that I might break something, either that or I need to start doing some weights, lol Thanks guys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted February 24, 2008 We did tell you :lol: Get yourself down the gym!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubbybrown 0 Posted February 24, 2008 get screwing or get screwed at the dealers for them unscrewing it for you :D Sorry but Wanted to Say Screw A LOT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 24, 2008 PMSL. Kips just said 'what was he doing? Stroking it?' I was going to post earlier 'you need to screw harder' but thought better of it :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Forinor 0 Posted February 24, 2008 PMSL. Kips just said 'what was he doing? Stroking it?' I was going to post earlier 'you need to screw harder' but thought better of it :shock: Hahahahahahaha, ah class, stroking it, sounds like I must have been eh but in my defence I have taken gearknobs off from at least 3 other cars (all non german) and they came off in a jiffy, without much effort at all, so thats why I was holding back a little cos it was different than any other car I have tried it in :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolrado 0 Posted February 25, 2008 Maybe you could put this in the how to section. Knob Removal for beginners 1. Lift leather skirt around base of Knob. 2. Remove plastic ring from base of knob. 3. Firmly grip knob (using both hands if necessary). 4. Screw knob until it comes off in your hand. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted February 25, 2008 gripping your knob with two hands works best :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chubbybrown 0 Posted February 25, 2008 Maybe you could put this in the how to section. Knob Removal for beginners 1. Lift leather skirt around base of Knob. 2. Remove plastic ring from base of knob. 3. Firmly grip knob (using both hands if necessary). 4. Screw knob until it comes off in your hand. :lol: Lifting Leather Skirt,God Im such a perv :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Forinor 0 Posted February 25, 2008 Honestly, only you guys could come up with so many innuendos! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
