I was trying to remove my shift knob to replace it with a different one, and I can't get it to budge. I don't know if its on there real tight or welded together, but I cannot get it to move, any suggestions? Please help thanks!

 

The metal part at the base of the shift knob is actually a lock nut... Wrap the base in some thick tape (like duct tape) to protect it...then lock on to just the base with a pair of locking pliers, then unscrew it as normal.... Lefty Loosey...

Then for easy mar free adjustment... You can do what I did... Get a metric hex nut (forget the thread size sorry) and washer to make future service easier. The shifter itself is a standard metric thread. Just look around at a home supply store like Lowe's or Home Depot for a metric nut. I looked at a few and went with the one with the "best finished" look. It happened to be stainless. I then buffed it with my dremel and it looked great when it was all put together. For me, my replacement shifter knob had a logo on it so orientation was important. The hex nut trick allowed me to screw down the knob to the exact position I wanted, then tighten the nut to lock it in place...

 

Dang good idea! Thanks for that