Interior 1st Gen Most liked posts in thread: Shift Knob removal problems

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  1. Nathan

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    #23 Nathan, Dec 19, 2013
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    #2 Nathan, Oct 24, 2009
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  3. RonsMinnie

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    #4 nabeshin, Oct 24, 2009
    I smashed myself in the jaw when I did this.
     
  5. Steve

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    #5 Steve, Oct 24, 2009
    In case you're wondering, that's not a joke...you just pull it off, but it isn't easy. There's nothing else to it and no way to make it easier. You wouldn't want it to come off easily while shifting. Get a good grip, prepare for the possibility of it and your hand smacking you in the face (see post above) or heading dangerously toward your sunroof (if you have one) and jerk it, hard. If it doesn't come off, tighten your grip and yank harder. If that doesn't work...well, I'm sure you know what's coming next.
     
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    #6 goaljnky, Oct 24, 2009
    Of course if you have a sunroof you can open it and stand over the shifter with one foot on either side.
     
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    #7 Rixter, Oct 25, 2009
    :useless
     
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    #8 goaljnky, Oct 25, 2009
    You gonna have to wait till I get back in town.
     
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    #9 ScottinBend, Oct 25, 2009
    I take mine off by facing the rear of the car and straddling the gear shift and putting my shoulders on the seat backs and then just pulling as hard as I can. Comes off w/o smashing anything but my chest.......lol
     
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    #10 jbkoopa, Oct 25, 2009
    i had to try to take it off a few times, but after those few times of trying the oem shift knob eventually got looser lol. then one day i managed to pop that sucker out of its rod. i was in the car with my legs both braced around the shift knob so that if at all the knob tries to attack me, i'm ready for the kick.
     
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    #11 Sideways, Oct 26, 2009
    Just giv'er a good hard YANK!
    Of course...if you talk to your MINI in a gentle soothing manner...caress it a little...whisper sweet nothings to her...it might make things easier...

    Just a thought :D
     
  12. Ofioliti

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    #12 Ofioliti, Oct 26, 2009
    I had read the warnings about hitting your face and smashing the roof (and thought "idiots"), so I did the method above and nicked my jewels instead. :lol: :rolleyes5:

    Wear protection!
     
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    #13 goaljnky, Oct 26, 2009
    I think that makes us Mini brothers. :D
     
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    #14 Steve, Oct 26, 2009
    This may be one of the simplest things you can do to your MINI in terms of steps required, but I think we're building a case here that there may be optional equipment requirements. Let's see -- depending on your method -- safety goggles and/or full face helmet, cup (if applicable), gloves and various body padding. :D
     
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    #15 Ofioliti, Oct 27, 2009
    ...brothers in pain. :eek:
     
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    #16 rigidjunkie, Dec 29, 2009
    Be careful after removing it a few times it will get looser. Mine is jacked I pull it off while AutoX'ing. It is a little distracting to passengers when I toss it over my shoulder and keep driving.
     
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    #17 lotsie, Dec 29, 2009
    Girls have knobs:shocked::confused5:

    Mark
     
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    #18 TGS91, Dec 30, 2009
    Just put on the Whalen Shift Machine.

    Not that organized, go figure, but heres a link from the sewing site I got from Doug Whalen
    MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Pulling off shift knob?

    I'd suggest using a butter knife for the lower ring that holds the boot to the console

    (EDIT-'Scuse-this is for a R56, just noticed application is for a R53, sorry)
     
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    #19 TGS91, Dec 30, 2009
    You two want to be alone? :idea:
     
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    #20 Pnwminigirl, Dec 19, 2013
    So I know this thread is super old but I have a 2007 S and I want to replace the shift knob with a weighted on instead of the stock, and after reading this the shifter isn't threaded? So if it's not threaded are my dreams of having a weighted shifter crushed or is there still hope?? Hellllppppp
     
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