The stock shift Knob in our Project Mini Cooper S is
a bit on the large size and not only that, it just looks
as plain jane as it gets. Since we plan to have the
entire interior of our Project car re-done in the near
future, we decided to put in a Momo shift knob to add
some originality to our now stock interior. Once the
interior is re-done, this small change will make a big
statement. The knob we chose to use is the Momo Sphere
Aluminum knob, but any other knob could have been used
with the same installation procedure.
1.
The first step is to put the car in neutral. This allows
you to center the shifter and grab the factory knob.
Now push the shifter boot down just a bit to give you
better access to the shifter itself. The way you remove
the factory knob is to grip it tightly, and pull straight
up on it. You will have to pull very hard to get the
knob to slip out of the recess in the shifter.
2.
Once you have the knob removed you will see that the knob
has a groove in it that fits in the recess of the shifter
and locks it in place. The new knob attaches in a different
way, but if you ever need to re-install the factory knob,
all you do is place it on the shifter and push down. The
knob will lock right back down in place.
3.
In this shot you can see a side by side of the factory
knob and the Momo knob with all the parts that come
in the Momo shift knob kit. The Momo kit includes the
new knob as well as a few different size rubber reducer
rings to fit shifters of all different sizes. It also
has set screws and a finishing ring to make the new
knob look like a factory fitment.
4.
The next step is to fit each rubber reducer over the factory
shifter until you find the one that fits snug on it. This
reducer will allow the shift knob to fit on the Mini shifter
and clamp on without coming loose. Once you have the correct
reducer, insert it into the Momo shift knob and push it
all the way to the top of the knob. You may need to use
a small screwdriver to push it all the way into the knob.
5.
Now install the Momo knob onto the top of the shifter.
Also, do not forget to put the finishing base on first
so when the install in done you can screw it on tot he
shifter to cover the setscrews. Be sure you push the shift
knob down all the way over the shifter. Then install the
setscrews included in the kit. These will secure the knob
to the shifter and clamp it in place. Use the Allen key
provided to secure these set screws in place once you
are happy with the fitment.
6.
The last step is to screw on the finishing base included
with the Momo shift knob to cover the setscrews. Once
you have done this, pull the shift boot back up and you
are all finished.
The stock shift Knob in our Project Mini Cooper S is
a bit on the large size and not only that, it just looks
as plain jane as it gets. Since we plan to have the
entire interior of our Project car re-done in the near
future, we decided to put in a Momo shift knob to add
some originality to our now stock interior. Once the
interior is re-done, this small change will make a big
statement. The knob we chose to use is the Momo Sphere
Aluminum knob, but any other knob could have been used
with the same installation procedure.
