Elwesso......got A Question For Ya

[Need4Speed]

I've looked all thru my mini FSM and I can't seem to find how remove the shift knob.......do you have any other info?

I need to get into the shifter "box" under there to check and test the "1 position switch".

Thanks,-Andy

[Need4Speed]

Never mind.....I figured it out.

1.) CAREFULY pry off button with flat bladed screwdriver. (from right hand side)

2.) Using a 12mm or 1/2" deep socket, remove the nut inside the shift knob.

3.) Remove knob.

-Andy

[elwesso]

Could we use a different shift knob???

Theres one from an 02 Q that looks smashing, and I wonder if itd work.....

[AZ94Q]

Please please please someone provide some input on this. I really would like to change shift knobs.

I would love to try a m45/q45 shift knob..

Our shift knobs have a button to disengage the lock, which these other shifts don't..

Is a swap possible.. I may just get one and try it, but I'd really like to have some knowledageble input..

the new m45/q45 shift knobs are sexy

[elwesso]

If they have the button I dont think its possible..... maybe we could find one with a button, JDM maybe?

[Need4Speed]

Well when you remove the knob all you have left is the outer shift "stick" with an inner rod that the button on the knob pushes down to allow the shifter to move out of P and past R. The "shift lock" is a seperate button and mechanism attached to the side of the main shift "stick".

I really do not see why any aftermarket AUTOMATIC knob would not work. All that the new knob needs is a button on the top that will push down to engage the "lock".

BTW, MOMO has a VERY nice NEW auto knob for around $100 USD. I have seen it on Ebay for $80 or so. It looks as if it would work fine.-Andy

[AZ94Q]

None of these aftermarket knobs have a push button lever though...

That is the problem..

[elwesso]

What would be cool is something that just sat on there (firmly) and youd push down on the entire thing.. Sleek!

[Need4Speed]

Do a search of Ebay for "Shift Nob" or "Shift Knob".....there are several designs on there that are EXACTLY what you are describing Wes.

-Andy

[AZ94Q]

Here some momo shift knobs I found...

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I really want to get one of these momo knobs... What about the lever though.. how do we work around this?

[elwesso]

Thanks Andy, im gonna find one.....

[elwesso]

Andy, what kind of stuff do I look for.....? Could you show me one specific one so I can model my searches off it.....

[Need4Speed]

Here is the Auto MOMO knob I was talking about:

http://www.ltbmotorsports.com/automatic.html

-Andy

[Need4Speed]

Just a sec. Wes.........

[AZ94Q]

Hmm so you have to get one with the button.. that really limits choices... Do they have any with buttons that are styled something like this..

http://www.autoaccessorystore....b.jpg

[elwesso]

$100..... thats painful......

[elwesso]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...&rd=1

That looks pretty slick.....

[elwesso]

That would look slick in the Q..... If the wood was a tad darker.....

[AZ94Q]

Damn this push button!!!

It totally limits us..

[Need4Speed]

Wes.....Here's some:

BTW: try Ebay search: "AUTO SHIFT KNOB"

Ebay 1

Ebay 2

Ebay 3

-Andy

[Need4Speed]

After having the shift knob apart today, I'd have to say that I could probably make one out of wood fairly easily...in fact I KNOW I could.

-Andy

[elwesso]

Lets see what you could do, Id hook you up with the funds to make me one.....

[Need4Speed]

Hmmmmm......the hamster in the wheel is now coming online.

-Andy

[AZ94Q]

Ok, I need some clairifcation..

Those you just linked, don't have a button

Do you HAVE to have a button on the shift knob, in order for it to downshift?

[Need4Speed]

The knobs in those ebay links push down.....the WHOLE knob pushes down to engage the "lockout". Scroll down the page and study their little diagram closely.

-Andy

[AZ94Q]

Is there anyway to use a normal shift knob, that doesn't have a push down button?

[Need4Speed]

None that I can see.....something has to "push" down that internal rod in order for the shifter to be allowed to move out of Park and past Reverse.

-Andy

[AZ94Q]

Argh..

The momo you linked looks like the best one in that case..

[Need4Speed]

Yes, its nice.....and they sure are PROUD ($$$) of it too. :rolleyes

-Andy

BTW, I have seen that MOMO Auto knob on ebay for less $$, about $80 or so.

[AZ94Q]

I'd pay the $100, over getting one of those tacky looking ebay ones..

My god those are fugly.. I'm not driving a civic here.. Give me the nice italian leather with the momo label..

Still looks somewhat too flashy..

I would love something like this.. Nothing but nice stiched leather, in a conservative design.. Costs half as much as well.. No button though..

Damn the button..

http://www.autoaccessorystore....b.jpg