Is it hard to change the shift knob of a 02 TL-S model? What exactly should i know when looking for a another shift knob?. I was thinking of getting Momo Combat shift knob. How do you take off the shift knob from our cars?


Twist? unscrew?

thanks.

 

 

twist it counter clockwise (twists hard at first)

 

ok thanks.

 

do i have to twist really really hard? i tried and it wouldn't twist . I just want to know if i have to twist it really hard the first time? i dont want to break it..

 

Dont even worry man...i just took mine down couple days ago...twist really hard...seriously...i used my both hands to do it...once it came lose..you can easily twist it down although it's still tight.

Dont worry about break it...just twist real hard at first..it's not like a soda cap..

 

ok thanks. will try again.

 

i used a windproof lighter to heat up the metal part of the nob, i couldnt actually take out until i did that... pain in the arse all that to chrome my shift plate

 

windproof lighter whats that?

 

the ones that have the pretty blue flame... you can point those where you really need it, i doubt you'd want to burn your leather...
just to expand the metal just enough for you to take out the nob without much effort.

 

can anyone tell me a good place to get the chrome shift plate?
Thanks!!

 

You can get it from the dealer, just ask for a shifter gate for a '99. While you're out, stop by a hardware store and pick up a can of graffiti remover to remove the grey paint from the shift gate and reveal the glorious chrome finish beneath.

 

damn i tried really to twist the knob but it feels like im gonna break it.

 

I'm not sure but if you have one of the models that is actually a 5 Speed then the 99 shift plate won't fit in your car, so make sure you dont have a D5 spot on your current shifter. I believe the 99-01 were 4 speed and the 02 and 03 were 5 speed. Correct me if Im wrong someone.

 

It will fit, just that you won't have the 1-2 shift capability at the bottom.

 

Is there a DIY for installing the shfit plate? I bought one over the weekend and it's attached to a large plastic fitting. Is it possible to detach the plate first before removing the paint or do I have to install the whole thing? I tried releasing the tabs with a screwdriver, but I stopped because I didn't want to break anything that I may actually need . . .

 

i rarely use the 1-2 shift so it should be good