Shift Knob
11-09-2005, 01:46 PM
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Shift ****
I need to take off the polished shift **** on my 2005 S281 and not sure the best method it to do this. I looked for a set/locking screw and found none, so i tried to just twist it off with no luck. Dont want to crank on it too hard if someone knows the "right" process, for fear of breakage
11-09-2005, 09:23 PM
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RE: Shift ****
Not sure if the 2005 is similar to the 2004. Is it a Momo like previous years?
If so...there is a silver metal trim ring beneath the leather/carbon fiber ****. Unscrew the ring and it will reveal three set screws. Simple as that.
If so...there is a silver metal trim ring beneath the leather/carbon fiber ****. Unscrew the ring and it will reveal three set screws. Simple as that.
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I need to take off the polished shift **** on my 2005 S281 and not sure the best method it to do this. I looked for a set/locking screw and found none, so i tried to just twist it off with no luck. Dont want to crank on it too hard if someone knows the "right" process, for fear of breakage
I need to take off the polished shift **** on my 2005 S281 and not sure the best method it to do this. I looked for a set/locking screw and found none, so i tried to just twist it off with no luck. Dont want to crank on it too hard if someone knows the "right" process, for fear of breakage
11-11-2005, 10:34 AM
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RE: Shift ****
If anyone is interested, there is no set/locking screws on the 2005 Saleen ****, and the method I used was a vice grip around the lever and a channel lock w/towel around the bottom of the ****. Broke loose right away with these hand tools. Standard counterclockwise to loosen.
09-09-2006, 02:51 PM
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RE: Shift ****
I had the same problem with my 2003. Yes , you turn the silver ring only (not the **** itself) and you turn it counter-clockwise. THIS IS WHERE I MADE MY MISTAKE. Counter-clockwise refers to the silver ring as if you were looking at it from the shift boot UP toward the ****. In other words, the ring screws off from the BOTTOM of the ****. I was turning the darn thing counter-clockwise as I looked at it from the TOP of the shift ****---big mistake. I eventually realized my mistake and it finally came off. So, if you are looking at the shift **** from the TOP, turn the ring to the RIGHT, towards the passenger door, that's counter-clockwise.
I hope this helps.
Gamecock
I hope this helps.
Gamecock
09-09-2006, 08:07 PM
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RE: Shift ****
This **** in question is the 2005, and it is the ENTIRE **** that turns. There are no rings or set screws. The **** just simply unscrews in typical threading. If it was installed with locktight then you will need some serious elbow grease.
Mine came of VERY easy.
Mine came of VERY easy.