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POMPSKI
11-10-12, 10:51 AM
Just received my rich-brook MG BTCC style gearknob.

Anyone notice whats wrong?

http://i1064.photobucket.com/albums/u373/pompistic/20121011_113339.jpg
Captain Peanut
11-10-12, 10:56 AM
Erm, it appears to be missing the MG logo! (although, to be fair, mine has all but worn off after 12 months)
zsserbia
11-10-12, 10:57 AM
Is it a wrong fitment type, so it actually doesn't fit? Other than that, it looks really nice, an MG logo wouldn't hurt it though...
stamford
11-10-12, 10:57 AM
The car has fallen off the end?
POMPSKI
11-10-12, 11:00 AM
To be fair I havent got a clue if it fits, how do I get the old one off? It says compatible for all MG's.

Yes they have forgot to put a badge on :(
stamford
11-10-12, 11:21 AM
OE one pulls off, but beware if it is tight, you'll end up punching yourself! :ninja:
petet16
11-10-12, 11:24 AM
To remove the old one slide a wide bladed screwdriver between the metal base of the old knob and the top of the gaiter and twist the screwdriver, one of 2 things will happen, 1. It will pop off, or 2. someone glued it on previously, and it will be a fight to the death removing it:D
Captain Peanut
11-10-12, 11:52 AM
Getting the old one off is a PITA and, as others have said, may involve a few self inflicted punches to the face.

The new one should have come with a small allen key, you use this to remove the bottom collar from the new knob, slide it over the stick, pop the top on and then reattach the collar (tightening to stop movement)

I'd be asking for the correct item first though!
POMPSKI
11-10-12, 12:01 PM
Haha cheers chaps
zsserbia
11-10-12, 12:26 PM
As someone on here said a while ago, "Just pull on it hard enough and your knob will come off." :D
peterzs
11-10-12, 12:39 PM
I found going up to Druids and grabbing the gear stick to come down the gears, worked for me.

Bit of a shock, but ended up with a short shift leaver for the rest of the laps!!!

Found it in the back, when we stopped.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
talkingcars
11-10-12, 06:14 PM
It says compatible for all MG's.


Most MG's have a screw thread, the ZS pulls off!
WalkerDnB
11-10-12, 07:07 PM
Most MG's have a screw thread, the ZS pulls off!

I put a screw fit on mine I just drilled it out then pushed it on SORTED :D