How to change your Shift Knob (Swift Sport) - Series 1 and 2

Knight1 · Last edited by Knight1 on Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:18 am; edited 2 times in total

This thread is a spin-off from my original posts here:

http://forums.trinituner.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=260876&highlight=

I've catalogued the differences between series 1 and series 2 cars there...somewhat.

SERIES 2

The Series 2 SS's (which have the indicator on the mirrors) use a threaded (1.25 pitch) shift knob mounting, similar to what is found on late 90's nissans.

Procedure

1) According to T. Shinohara at Tajima Corp/Monster Sport, Suzuki uses "strong adhesive" (or something like loctite) on the threads when attaching the OE knob from the factory.

So it's HARD to come off.

2) Use all your strength (try using gloves or a towel), turn anticlockwise as much as you can, until it slowly begins to move. You'd need to make at least 5-6 turns before it gets any easier.

3) Once it's removed, clean the threading of any excess "adhesive" material ( i put some newspaper around the shift boot to collect any dust that may fall down onto the centre console/carpet).

4) Screw in the Suzuki Sport shift knob, align the writing to your desired position, and that's it! Keep in mind that a "generic" shift knob, while it may fit on the threading, may not seat perfectly with the shift boot below (leave a gap....) so you may need an adapter.

Review notes:

Those who have been following my posts would probably realise I had bought this knob as a package with the SuzukiSport Sport-Driving clutch pedal setup that I installed couple 'o months aback. I only now installed this knob....as it was THAT hard to get off the OE knob on my car (it may be easier on yours).

The OE knob is pretty nice, good weighting, and nice feel. However, it's stock....and that means everyone with a 5MT SS will also have the same thing (bad IMHO). The SuzukiSport shift knob comes in two shapes (I chose the ball type), and in two colours (white or black).

It's slightly lighter than the OE knob, but the feel of the material the knob is made of, in your hand, is far superior to the OE one. It also feels a little more direct, (more mechanical), which IMHO, adds to the sporty feel of the car along with the new "Sport driving" clutch.

The Suzukisport (brushed aluminum finish) shift pattern badging is a nice extra touch to the install

Knight1 · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:11 am Post subject:

Series 1 cars (guys who don't have the indicator on the side mirrors):

Check this link out here:http://swiftclubsg.com/forumv1/viewtopic.php?p=193569&highlight=shift+knob#193569

You guys have a pull type mounted shift knob. Procedure:

1) Pull UPWARD on the OE knob as hard as you can. It should pop off, and leave something like this (these pics are not off my car......this guy is seriously disorganized):

Click for full-size.

2) You can ONLY mount an original series 1 SuzukiSport Shift knob, unless you make an adapter for a generic knob, at this point. Line up the knob's "t" mount (see underneath) and fit over the knob mount

3) Hit the knob a hard smack on the top, and it'll go right in Laughing

Ignorant Ignis · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 10:14 am Post subject:

very nice........
Mr. Green

swift gti funatic · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 2:28 pm Post subject:

i'm not gona lie na Knight1, you make me wanna sell the p11 and buy SSS yes Embarassed

Knight1 · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject:

^^Well I sold my P11 to buy my SSS........ Laughing

swift gti funatic · Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 5:07 pm Post subject:

^ i know hence my reason for mentioning it Laughing

Knight1 · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:38 am Post subject:

Whey BLUE CP9A jed......d man say he wanted a new ched........ Laughing

BLUE_CP9A · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:55 pm Post subject:

I'll create it but looking around for the info.

Differences with the series 1 and 2 SSS

Hold fast Laughing

Ignorant Ignis · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:55 pm Post subject:

throwing this up for grabs .......

suzuki sport white shift knob, screw type (the white to what knight1 had) will fit any ignis sport or series 2 swift sport ... not sure about swift

asking 450.00

reason for sale

i purchased the short shifter kit and the black long type not realizing it came with a shift knob already
Embarassed

will come with all stickers and emblems

Knight1 · Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:37 pm Post subject:

Dude....looks good!

No it won't fit the regular swift, even the current model ones, as they carry the "T-adapter" that was found on the series one Swift Sports (if memory serves).

This is a very nice piece.....it makes a DRAMATIC difference when compared to stock.

Ignorant Ignis · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:46 am Post subject:

SS HT81S short throw shifter

Swifted · Posted: Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:30 pm Post subject:

sweet! how's the build comming along btw?