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blueshark123 · 02-14-2011, 10:47 AM

Im not sure if it was mentioned in this thread already, but any tips on removing a drift knob?

h2v7 · 02-14-2011, 11:13 AM

your F'd good luck getting that spring thing back on!

c72c · 02-14-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

Im not sure if it was mentioned in this thread already, but any tips on removing a drift knob?

pull it off. and yes, it can be a pain.

chiboy002 · 02-14-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by h2v7

your F'd good luck getting that spring thing back on!

#1 reason i wont ever buy one

WERDdabuilder · 02-14-2011, 06:45 PM

before

after

Irresistible · 02-14-2011, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by blueshark123

Im not sure if it was mentioned in this thread already, but any tips on removing a drift knob?

I would assume slowly and firmly twist it and pull away. And to redo the spring, take the whole assembly off, turn it upside down, and compress the spring however you wanna do it, and bend the tabs that hold the spring back into place.

This is unconfirmed as I have not done it, but it seems logical.

chiboy002 · 02-14-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WERDdabuilder

before

after

did you dye it?????

WERDdabuilder · 02-14-2011, 10:07 PM

yeah, 3 boxes of rit fabric dye from michaels for 3$/each. soaked in a tote for about an hour just to make sure everything was dyed. i have to get some adhesive to put all that under padding crap back on it.

blueshark123 · 02-15-2011, 11:22 AM

i think im just gonna cut off the one i have on and replace it with my new one that matches my knob

IThaJokaI · 02-15-2011, 12:24 PM

drift knobs just pull off, and re-tensioning the spring is easy. Just need a small flat head and a pair of pliers.

Cali KiD 240 · 02-15-2011, 12:29 PM

I've never liked those dildo looking shift knobs.., Not too sure what people see in them. But hey, everyone has their own taste..

Martino · 02-15-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by IThaJokaI

drift knobs just pull off, and re-tensioning the spring is easy. Just need a small flat head and a pair of pliers.

Lol it's not that easy.
Imagine...I hammered mine down further with a rubber mallet because I wanted it to sit properly and snug, not sitting an inch further out then it should and loose.

I doubt it'll ever come off.

Persona · 02-15-2011, 04:32 PM

Well maybe next time you have a hammer in your hand you'll think about the consequences.

SaNTi · 02-15-2011, 04:37 PM

Yeah, retard. Think of the consequences.

sidewaysil80 · 02-15-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

did you dye it?????

ditto, if so what did you use? i'm on the fence between rit dye, duplicolor spray, or sem paint.

Martino · 02-15-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Persona

Well maybe next time you have a hammer in your hand you'll think about the consequences.

Ohhhh I thought long and hard. I still came to the same conclusion - I hate it sticking out like a sore thumb.

I lie however, I know a secret trick to getting it off

I like hammers btw.

Santi, I know where you live bitch.

Martino · 02-15-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewaysil80

ditto, if so what did you use? i'm on the fence between rit dye, duplicolor spray, or sem paint.

Duplicolor was pretty good. Used it in my old red 240. You'll have to do a bunch of coats however or it will rub off. After discovering that I re-did mine. 3 layers later and it lasted over a year...no clue it's condition now, sold it 2 1/2 years ago.

chiboy002 · 02-15-2011, 08:07 PM

i'd rather dye it like 2000 times instead of spraying it so its crusty

Broadfield · 02-15-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

i'd rather dye it like 2000 times instead of spraying it so its crusty

Yeah, you definitely do not want to spray it.

imnotniko · 02-15-2011, 08:45 PM

my s13 has a modded stock e brake where the spring is missing so it locks up but when u let go it just goes back down.. if i want to put it back to stock where can i obtain a spring for it?

Irresistible · 02-15-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by imnotniko

my s13 has a modded stock e brake where the spring is missing so it locks up but when u let go it just goes back down.. if i want to put it back to stock where can i obtain a spring for it?

The spring is probably chillin' inside the e-brake assembly.

sidewaysil80 · 02-15-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

i'd rather dye it like 2000 times instead of spraying it so its crusty

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Originally Posted by Broadfield

Yeah, you definitely do not want to spray it.

I initially thought that as well...but after i've been reading up on it and checking out some "how to's" online it doesn't seem that bad. from what i can tell as long as you prep correctly (vacumm/steam clean or shampoo) and work it over with a brush right after each coat they turn out durable and NOT crusty. but if anyone did it that way and still had shit results PLEASE let me know to save me some headache.

RedSiBaron · 02-15-2011, 09:30 PM

alright, so ill be buying some new material tomorrow to recover my interior door panels inserts, glove box, and stitch up a new shift boot on my s13...trying to decide which of these combos of material i should do, and would love everyones input

1) just stitch a shift boot...done
2) stitch up shift boot, recover glove box in same material...done
3) shift boot, glove box, door panels inserts, all same material
4) shift boot and glove box one material, door panels inserts complementing material
5) shift boot one material, and glove box and door panels inserts another complementing material

I am also fixing up my center console trim just need to pull out the rest of it so i can paint the rest of it to match since the previous owner painted the front one and it wont match the rear center piece...

already have my momo steering wheel installed, just need to get a shift knob and maybe make mounting brackets for my momo buckets i have sitting around

WERDdabuilder · 02-15-2011, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidewaysil80

ditto, if so what did you use? i'm on the fence between rit dye, duplicolor spray, or sem paint.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WERDdabuilder

yeah, 3 boxes of rit fabric dye from michaels for 3$/each. soaked in a tote for about an hour just to make sure everything was dyed. i have to get some adhesive to put all that under padding crap back on it.

came out great. not crusty. it had some dark brown(maybe coffee?) all over it also. so i took a rug doc to it and got most of it out.

and if you guys need 50% off rug doc rental from lowes....
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expires in about 2 weeks so get on it.

godzillarb · 02-16-2011, 09:29 AM

Not finished, but getting there.

The speedometer was the only gauge that still worked in the stock cluster so I moved all the other autometer gauges in there. Tach will be a 5" monster that fits on the A-pillar or something. Planning on using the LEDs as a knock warning light, fan indicator light, meth injection, and I'll think of something for the other one.

drag113 · 02-16-2011, 10:58 AM

^

.. yikes

kyles1988 · 02-16-2011, 11:01 AM

Scratch: Start from it.

h2v7 · 02-16-2011, 11:09 AM

it just dont look right.... kinda Ghetto

HS13KLS · 02-16-2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by h2v7

it just dont look right.... kinda Ghetto

Fixed.
msglnth

godzillarb · 02-16-2011, 12:42 PM

Haha, haters. I'm going to reserve judgment until it's in the car, but it's a stripped out track slut. As long as it works, I don't really care.

02-15-2011, 12:24 PM	#1660
IThaJokaI Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Age: 36 Posts: 609 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	drift knobs just pull off, and re-tensioning the spring is easy. Just need a small flat head and a pair of pliers. __________________ WTB: 1(one) battle version toe rod -Mike

02-15-2011, 04:32 PM	#1663
Persona Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 927 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Well maybe next time you have a hammer in your hand you'll think about the consequences. __________________

02-15-2011, 08:07 PM	#1668
chiboy002 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ◙ Posts: 4,425 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	i'd rather dye it like 2000 times instead of spraying it so its crusty __________________ street dancer. GLEAM

02-16-2011, 09:29 AM	#1675
godzillarb Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Destin, FL Age: 38 Posts: 487 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Not finished, but getting there. The speedometer was the only gauge that still worked in the stock cluster so I moved all the other autometer gauges in there. Tach will be a 5" monster that fits on the A-pillar or something. Planning on using the LEDs as a knock warning light, fan indicator light, meth injection, and I'll think of something for the other one. __________________ INTENSE POWER RIPPED ME OFF

02-16-2011, 11:09 AM	#1678
h2v7 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san francisco, ohio Posts: 2,194 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	it just dont look right.... kinda Ghetto Last edited by h2v7; 02-16-2011 at 12:42 PM..

02-14-2011, 10:47 AM	#1651
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	Im not sure if it was mentioned in this thread already, but any tips on removing a drift knob?

02-14-2011, 11:13 AM	#1652
h2v7 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san francisco, ohio Posts: 2,194 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	your F'd good luck getting that spring thing back on!

02-15-2011, 11:22 AM	#1659
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	i think im just gonna cut off the one i have on and replace it with my new one that matches my knob

02-15-2011, 12:29 PM	#1661
Cali KiD 240 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: LA Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've never liked those dildo looking shift knobs.., Not too sure what people see in them. But hey, everyone has their own taste..

02-15-2011, 04:37 PM	#1664
SaNTi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 690 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, retard. Think of the consequences.

02-15-2011, 08:45 PM	#1670
imnotniko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: longisland Age: 32 Posts: 337 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	my s13 has a modded stock e brake where the spring is missing so it locks up but when u let go it just goes back down.. if i want to put it back to stock where can i obtain a spring for it?

02-15-2011, 09:30 PM	#1673
RedSiBaron Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: cincinnati/dayton/columbus OH Posts: 448 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	alright, so ill be buying some new material tomorrow to recover my interior door panels inserts, glove box, and stitch up a new shift boot on my s13...trying to decide which of these combos of material i should do, and would love everyones input 1) just stitch a shift boot...done 2) stitch up shift boot, recover glove box in same material...done 3) shift boot, glove box, door panels inserts, all same material 4) shift boot and glove box one material, door panels inserts complementing material 5) shift boot one material, and glove box and door panels inserts another complementing material I am also fixing up my center console trim just need to pull out the rest of it so i can paint the rest of it to match since the previous owner painted the front one and it wont match the rear center piece... already have my momo steering wheel installed, just need to get a shift knob and maybe make mounting brackets for my momo buckets i have sitting around

02-16-2011, 10:58 AM	#1676
drag113 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: ORLANDO Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ .. yikes

02-16-2011, 11:01 AM	#1677
kyles1988 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Normal, IL Posts: 1,026 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Scratch: Start from it.

02-16-2011, 12:42 PM	#1680
godzillarb Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Destin, FL Age: 38 Posts: 487 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Haha, haters. I'm going to reserve judgment until it's in the car, but it's a stripped out track slut. As long as it works, I don't really care. __________________ INTENSE POWER RIPPED ME OFF