F55/F56 Replacing shift knob in F55 Manual Cooper
#1
Replacing shift **** in F55 Manual Cooper
So I really don't care for the **** on my brand new F55 Manual (BRG w/ white roof/mirrors) and have purchased a nice wooden one to install. I wonder if anyone has direct experience with this change. I watched a Youtube video on replacing shifter handles with interest. It is very well done but doesn’t explicitly address my vehicle.
1) I am under the impression that the shifter **** on my Mini simply pulls off, by lifting straight up, with some force - is this more or less true?
2) I also understand that it is not mechanically connected to the leather(-ish) skirt/boot thingy below and that removing and replacing a **** is a question of butting the two elements up against one another - is that right?
Thanks in advance for any experience anyone is willing to share.
1) I am under the impression that the shifter **** on my Mini simply pulls off, by lifting straight up, with some force - is this more or less true?
2) I also understand that it is not mechanically connected to the leather(-ish) skirt/boot thingy below and that removing and replacing a **** is a question of butting the two elements up against one another - is that right?
Thanks in advance for any experience anyone is willing to share.
#2
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iTrader: (1)
Yeah, just give it a good yank. But the boot is attached to the ****. So first, pop off the driving mode dial, and disconnect the wire from it. So that you don't yank that too when the **** comes off.
Once you get the **** / boot off, you have to take the boot off the ****. There is a plastic ring held on by 4 clips. Use a 17mm socket to push the 4 clips in at the same time, and then pull the ring off. It's a total pain.
HTH!
Once you get the **** / boot off, you have to take the boot off the ****. There is a plastic ring held on by 4 clips. Use a 17mm socket to push the 4 clips in at the same time, and then pull the ring off. It's a total pain.
HTH!
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#5
5th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Yeah, with a zip-tie. turn the boot inside-out around the shift lever, and snug one on there. It'll slide if you push down on it, but I'd imagine it stays up. Actually, with my craven speed ****, I have the boot slid down... I think I like the look. And I know I like the boot not being where my fingers tend to land.
#6
Definitely use a zip-tie. Position the boot where you want it, height-wise, and tighten the zip-tie as tight as possible. Snip off excess zip-tie material. You're good to go at that point.
If you're looking for a nice shifter ball replacement, check out CobraBob's new Craven shifter ball. He has the dark brown interior so he went with their brown cap. The black and brown combination looks awesome IMO. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...hift-****.html
If you're looking for a nice shifter ball replacement, check out CobraBob's new Craven shifter ball. He has the dark brown interior so he went with their brown cap. The black and brown combination looks awesome IMO. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...hift-****.html
#7
Our new **** does have a spot designed to hold the boot in place on the bottom. I am taking this as a opportunity to share our new video...
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