How to attach shift knob

paul2241 · 04-21-2011, 10:28 PM

I just purchased the zhp shift knob to help improve feel, and found all kinds of posts on how to remove the stock knob. My question is, how to attach the new one. I know I need to line up that notch and push down, but is there anything special that I need to do to keep the boot from falling down(glue, zip tie, etc), or will everything just lay into place once the knob is fully pushed into place? I would like to know before I install it, so I don't have to risk hitting myself in the face or breaking anything.

thank you in advance for your help.

ZStig · 04-21-2011, 10:33 PM

yeah, align it, and push it down

paul2241 · 04-21-2011, 10:35 PM

The boot won't sag? how was the boot attached to the original knob in the first place?

BlackMoupe · 04-21-2011, 10:52 PM

It's not attached to the knob like other BMW models.

gatorfast · 04-22-2011, 07:41 AM

Boot is not attached to the knob but it held up by the shifter. Just pull the stock knob off and you will see. once you put the zhp knob on it will line up to the boot, you'll see.

ANUSTART · 04-22-2011, 08:54 AM

You'll think you're going to break it you'll be pulling so hard. But you won't. Just keep firm solid upward pressure till it finally comes off. Watch that you don't hit yourself in the face when it breaks loose. The ZHP will go on much easier than the old one came off. But make sure it's seated or it will slide off.

Swashplate · 04-22-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by hogzilla

You'll think you're going to break it you'll be pulling so hard. But you won't. Just keep firm solid upward pressure till it finally comes off. Watch that you don't hit yourself in the face when it breaks loose. The ZHP will go on much easier than the old one came off. But make sure it's seated or it will slide off.

Yea, I laughed when I hit myself in the face. Especially when that was exactly what I was trying to avoid.

Twisted Six · 04-22-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBroker

Yea, I laughed when I hit myself in the face. Especially when that was exactly what I was trying to avoid.

I had a rag balled up, cause' I knew it was coming,lol.

ANUSTART · 04-22-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBroker

Yea, I laughed when I hit myself in the face. Especially when that was exactly what I was trying to avoid.

I came SOOOOO close. But fortunately didn't smack myself.

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Originally Posted by Dark Schnitzer

I had a rag balled up, cause' I knew it was coming,lol.

That's a good idea. Wish I had done it. Fortunately it came up fast but stopped in time.

Swashplate · 04-22-2011, 12:07 PM

Maybe next time I will wear a hockey mask and panties....wait whut?

Twisted Six · 04-22-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBroker

Maybe next time I will wear a hockey mask and panties....wait whut?

paul2241 · 04-22-2011, 01:17 PM

It snapped in with little effort as stated above. Thanks for the help to everyone that posted.

Z4Murder · 04-23-2011, 08:10 AM

i wore the hockey helmet. skipped the panties.

ANUSTART · 04-23-2011, 08:11 AM

I just wore panties.

Z4Murder · 04-23-2011, 08:31 AM

Well OP, looks like there are several working methods. so don't worry if you forgot to wear your panties that day.

BTM · 04-23-2011, 06:10 PM

I changed mine a few months ago but really got used to the wearing panties. Which I've been wearing ever since. I mean what?

paul2241 · 04-23-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BTM

I changed mine a few months ago but really got used to the wearing panties. Which I've been wearing ever since. I mean what?

I don't blame you, I had to buy a pair in order to successfully install mine the other day, and don't think I'm ever going back to boxers....

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ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	You'll think you're going to break it you'll be pulling so hard. But you won't. Just keep firm solid upward pressure till it finally comes off. Watch that you don't hit yourself in the face when it breaks loose. The ZHP will go on much easier than the old one came off. But make sure it's seated or it will slide off.
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