Liam's Z Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 Chris/ Tim don't worry about your knobs guys - just use some protection!! A window-screen shield will stop any sunlight cuming through Quote
Chesterfield Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 Good point, but it seems a little bit of a hastle just to stop the gear knob getting hot - plus the roadster owners would have to put the roof up too. Maybe the plastic top off a deodorant can or something would do the trick? Quote
lomoto Posted August 21, 2006 Author Posted August 21, 2006 Good point, but it seems a little bit of a hastle just to stop the gear knob getting hot - plus the roadster owners would have to put the roof up too. Maybe the plastic top off a deodorant can or something would do the trick? A bespoke knob sock Quote
Sarnie Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 Maybe the plastic top off a deodorant can or something would do the trick? Quote
M13KYF Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 yes got a bespoke knob sock for the Honda Type R Quote
lomoto Posted August 21, 2006 Author Posted August 21, 2006 yes got a bespoke knob sock for the Honda Type R Pics required Quote
M13KYF Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 Think it came from a coolie bottle. Made out of diving suit material. Looks like a golf club sock. Quote
Kennydies Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 As promised... I have just put the new stereo in... So far have installed the Road Angel, put new stereo in and put the gear knob in that i removed from my type R..... now... do i need front speakers... Ross Quote
Kennydies Posted August 22, 2006 Posted August 22, 2006 thanks, my gear stick is quite sexy as well Quote
Sarnie Posted January 16, 2007 Posted January 16, 2007 thanks, my gear stick is quite sexy as well I bought a new Nismo gear thingy but reading the guides it sounds quite complicated (for me). How many people have done this and how hard is this? Quote
lomoto Posted January 17, 2007 Author Posted January 17, 2007 thanks, my gear stick is quite sexy as well I bought a new Nismo gear thingy but reading the guides it sounds quite complicated (for me). How many people have done this and how hard is this? to be honest Sarnie (knowing a bit about your mechanical expertise ), I wouldn't attempt it .., as if you mess up the removal process (the original knob can be quite tight to remove and requires mole grips / pipe spanners etc.) you can damage the gearchange linkage / gearbox..leave it to someone who knows how..,and print a copy of the removal instructions for them ,so they can see how vital it is not to twist the gear shaft !! Quote
Stew Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 I was in the middle of it one day at work, removed the trim etc but I got a call and I haven't dne it again. I must fit my knob though. Trim removal and stuff are easy Sarnie, removing the knob was quite tough, I had a couple of goes before the phone rang! Quote
M13KYF Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 found it quite easy and no tools required. Watch out for the cable tie that keeps the leather bit held onto the knob. Just gently prize that off before unscrewing the OEM knob. The OEM gear knob just unscrews. It's very tight to beging with though. Then just prize back on the cable tie once the new knob is on. Quote
Kennydies Posted January 17, 2007 Posted January 17, 2007 Mine was on very very tight. Had the mole grips locked on as tight as i could and had to get someone to hold it whilst I turned the gearknob (covered by a cloth) with an adjustable spanner. Quote
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