Hitting yourself in the face

Surquhar · 05-06-2012, 08:27 PM

Yeah i know its not a new topic but.... I installed a ZHP 6MT shift knob on my car Fri night. I was pulling on my stock shifter - giving it everything I had and that sucker jumped off in a ms and I hit my face with it!! It did some damage!! I searched and a few said that can happen but I didn't think it really would. Word of warning.... IT WILL!

tscharm · 05-06-2012, 08:31 PM

Hahaha!

mashimarho · 05-06-2012, 08:31 PM

Yeah........... I heard that too.

onebadmofo · 05-06-2012, 08:33 PM

I remember reading here that someone gave themselves a black eye trying to pry that thing off.

Surquhar · 05-06-2012, 08:37 PM

It would have been a black eye, but that thing caught me dead square on the bridge of my nose and opened it up. Needless to say I felt pretty stupid......

E90Company · 05-06-2012, 08:37 PM

Wow that's crazy

dontburndapig · 05-06-2012, 08:45 PM

Pics or didn't happen! Hehe, just kidding. Hope you're ok!

boogiee90 · 05-06-2012, 09:17 PM

hahahahhahaha. u just brought back a good memory of me and my car. i wrapped my interior trim in cf. pulled the knob and then......boom LOL

everlast · 05-06-2012, 09:18 PM

I knew the content of this thread before opening it. I've done it too.

stopper · 05-06-2012, 10:27 PM

I installed a ZHP shifter probably 6 months ago and after reading the how-to's and all the warnings on being careful not to coldcock yourself in the face, I figured out a pretty easy way to pull the knob off.

Just put your front two seats forward all the way, open your sunroof, hop in the car (take your shoes off of course), reach down and grab the knob (once you've lifted the leather boot from the console), use the sunroof opening to brace yourself, and PULL UP. I found putting it in 4th gear provides the best angle.

You'll never have to worry about damage while using a screwdriver as a fulcrum, or punching the headliner or your face again.

SS e93 · 05-06-2012, 10:37 PM

^ Did it a similar way. Straddled the center console, put my head out the sunroof and slowly pulled up. Slow steady tugs, no quick jerky movements (yes this sounds dirty). I tried a few times just sitting in passenger seat and pulling up but its tough to get good leverage.

fl335i · 05-06-2012, 10:48 PM

I'm just leaving the stock shifter on. I actually really like it. And black eye not required.

superjay · 05-06-2012, 10:49 PM

dude, you're not supposed to pull UP, you're supposed to pull BACK

335 oClock · 05-06-2012, 10:52 PM

lmaoo at this thread especially at that pic above ^^^

yeah I almost fkd myself up too!!!

Spoolin335 · 05-06-2012, 10:55 PM

I hit myself in the face too, it actually really hurt.

Johnny D · 05-06-2012, 10:56 PM

That pic made me laugh! Looks like you get to chose between a black eye, a bloody nose or racking yourself in the nuts

335 oClock · 05-06-2012, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stopper

I installed a ZHP shifter probably 6 months ago and after reading the how-to's and all the warnings on being careful not to coldcock yourself in the face, I figured out a pretty easy way to pull the knob off.

Just put your front two seats forward all the way, open your sunroof, hop in the car (take your shoes off of course), reach down and grab the knob (once you've lifted the leather boot from the console), use the sunroof opening to brace yourself, and PULL UP. I found putting it in 4th gear provides the best angle.

You'll never have to worry about damage while using a screwdriver as a fulcrum, or punching the headliner or your face again.

rofl!

MrPig · 05-07-2012, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stopper

I installed a ZHP shifter probably 6 months ago and after reading the how-to's and all the warnings on being careful not to coldcock yourself in the face, I figured out a pretty easy way to pull the knob off.

Just put your front two seats forward all the way, open your sunroof, hop in the car (take your shoes off of course), reach down and grab the knob (once you've lifted the leather boot from the console), use the sunroof opening to brace yourself, and PULL UP. I found putting it in 4th gear provides the best angle.

You'll never have to worry about damage while using a screwdriver as a fulcrum, or punching the headliner or your face again.

Knowing me, I would've hit myself in the balls if I did that o.o

Kolyan2k · 05-07-2012, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stopper

I installed a ZHP shifter probably 6 months ago and after reading the how-to's and all the warnings on being careful not to coldcock yourself in the face, I figured out a pretty easy way to pull the knob off.

Just put your front two seats forward all the way, open your sunroof, hop in the car (take your shoes off of course), reach down and grab the knob (once you've lifted the leather boot from the console), use the sunroof opening to brace yourself, and PULL UP. I found putting it in 4th gear provides the best angle.

You'll never have to worry about damage while using a screwdriver as a fulcrum, or punching the headliner or your face again.

thats even more dangerous, i would rather take a hit in my face !

bucket328 · 05-07-2012, 09:12 AM

One of the very first thing's I did when I started at BMW in the shop was to quickly install an M shifter on a E90. Man oh man did I learn my lesson

sammy_0559 · 05-07-2012, 09:35 AM

i hit my self dead center in my mouth.. lets just say my teeth felt loose and my knuckles were bleeding...

blingman · 05-07-2012, 09:42 AM

Another solution is to place a pillow between you and the knob when pulling.

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stopper Person of Interest 20 Rep 290 Posts Drives: A petrol-engine motorcar Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (3)	I installed a ZHP shifter probably 6 months ago and after reading the how-to's and all the warnings on being careful not to coldcock yourself in the face, I figured out a pretty easy way to pull the knob off. Just put your front two seats forward all the way, open your sunroof, hop in the car (take your shoes off of course), reach down and grab the knob (once you've lifted the leather boot from the console), use the sunroof opening to brace yourself, and PULL UP. I found putting it in 4th gear provides the best angle. You'll never have to worry about damage while using a screwdriver as a fulcrum, or punching the headliner or your face again. Attached Images
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SS e93 Captain 27 Rep 850 Posts Drives: e93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: new york iTrader: (2)	^ Did it a similar way. Straddled the center console, put my head out the sunroof and slowly pulled up. Slow steady tugs, no quick jerky movements (yes this sounds dirty). I tried a few times just sitting in passenger seat and pulling up but its tough to get good leverage.
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blingman Lieutenant 40 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 3er Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	Another solution is to place a pillow between you and the knob when pulling.
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