Gearknob turning during quick shifting. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Vic_RSA · 11-16-2012, 03:29 AM

Hi Everyone

Not sure if I got the Friday/Monday car but has anyone else noticed their gearknob turn when the gearleaver is used aggressively?

Has anyone got the TRD Knob?

I expect this behaviour from my old Mini but not my new 86? My old Corolla RXI also did not have this issue...

LeavingNormal · 11-16-2012, 03:38 AM

Just get some lock tite, mine does it too. But I'm eventually going to swap out my shifter so I don't want to make it hard to removed. But that's what I did on my old car.

Crewzern · 11-16-2012, 04:43 AM

I have the trd gear knob ... no turning while changing gears ... i just made sure i tighten the knob as far a possible which lines up perfectly with the numbers on the knob.

brian_c_m · 11-16-2012, 04:48 AM

Also have a loose gearknob. Doesn't bother me too much though.

^^ I agree. Some locktite should solve the problem

Gp1666 · 11-16-2012, 07:06 AM

it turns if i put effort in turning it ~ otherwise no issues when shifting ~

Gp1666 · 11-16-2012, 07:07 AM

btw, wat mini do u have vic ?

Vic_RSA · 11-16-2012, 07:15 AM

I have 2x 1275E Mini Clubman's... (Clubmen?)

One is stock with low original mileage and is quite immaculate while the other is not so stock or immaculate at all but packs a 1320cc with a 60" overbore with high compression pistons. It also has the Mini GTS close ratio gearbox and an LCB exhaust with a 50mm straight though pipe. It's a real gymkhana weapon when the brakes are working.

And just in case anybody asks (as they always do), neither are for sale...

RueFT86 · 11-16-2012, 07:41 AM

Vic can you hook me up with a good mechanic for the minis. I also have a 1275 E but the car is standing for two years now without being started etc. Need to sort out the engine, wiring and paint work. Let me know urgently. Need to sort it out this December if possible. I'll really appreciate it.

Send me pics of your babies to aallijan@transunion.co.za. Cool

gmookher · 11-16-2012, 08:11 AM

eventually turning knob will break it and top cap will pop off

I got wc lathe works polymer teardrop and problem fixed, sell the knob on ebay

v3rgil · 11-16-2012, 08:30 AM

same here, i must want to turn it before it turns

whaap · 11-16-2012, 08:39 AM

If you use the blue lok-tite it should do the job and if and when you wanted to remove the knob you would still be able to.

Vic_RSA · 11-16-2012, 08:42 AM

Maybe my girlfriend will buy me the TRD knob for Christmas. :P

Guillaume · 11-16-2012, 08:43 AM

I screwed the knob another full 360° compared to stock. My knob is now nice and firm, quoting what she said.

Vic_RSA · 11-16-2012, 12:48 PM

Thanks Guillaume, it seems to have done the trick for me aswell.

11-16-2012, 03:29 AM	#1
Vic_RSA The voice of reason... Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 6MT Standard Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 740 Thanks: 335 Thanked 99 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Gearknob turning during quick shifting. Hi Everyone Not sure if I got the Friday/Monday car but has anyone else noticed their gearknob turn when the gearleaver is used aggressively? Has anyone got the TRD Knob? I expect this behaviour from my old Mini but not my new 86? My old Corolla RXI also did not have this issue...

11-16-2012, 08:30 AM	#10
v3rgil Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 Black (Standard) Location: South Africa Posts: 183 Thanks: 22 Thanked 29 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	same here, i must want to turn it before it turns __________________

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11-16-2012, 04:43 AM	#3
Crewzern Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 86 Location: South Africa Posts: 190 Thanks: 15 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have the trd gear knob ... no turning while changing gears ... i just made sure i tighten the knob as far a possible which lines up perfectly with the numbers on the knob.

11-16-2012, 04:48 AM	#4
brian_c_m Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 - Silver High Spec Location: Johannesburg - South Africa Posts: 125 Thanks: 43 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also have a loose gearknob. Doesn't bother me too much though. ^^ I agree. Some locktite should solve the problem

11-16-2012, 07:06 AM	#5
Gp1666 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 std Dark Grey metallic Location: Gauteng Posts: 158 Thanks: 47 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it turns if i put effort in turning it ~ otherwise no issues when shifting ~

11-16-2012, 07:07 AM	#6
Gp1666 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 std Dark Grey metallic Location: Gauteng Posts: 158 Thanks: 47 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	btw, wat mini do u have vic ?

11-16-2012, 07:15 AM	#7
Vic_RSA The voice of reason... Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 6MT Standard Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 740 Thanks: 335 Thanked 99 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have 2x 1275E Mini Clubman's... (Clubmen?) One is stock with low original mileage and is quite immaculate while the other is not so stock or immaculate at all but packs a 1320cc with a 60" overbore with high compression pistons. It also has the Mini GTS close ratio gearbox and an LCB exhaust with a 50mm straight though pipe. It's a real gymkhana weapon when the brakes are working. And just in case anybody asks (as they always do), neither are for sale...

11-16-2012, 07:41 AM	#8
RueFT86 Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Toyota FT86 Location: South Africa Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Vic can you hook me up with a good mechanic for the minis. I also have a 1275 E but the car is standing for two years now without being started etc. Need to sort out the engine, wiring and paint work. Let me know urgently. Need to sort it out this December if possible. I'll really appreciate it. Send me pics of your babies to aallijan@transunion.co.za. Cool

11-16-2012, 08:11 AM	#9
gmookher Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: VortechSC,BorlaEL,Perrin,GCRace Location: HighHeatHighAltitudeAZ,USA Posts: 2,254 Thanks: 458 Thanked 669 Times in 394 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	eventually turning knob will break it and top cap will pop off I got wc lathe works polymer teardrop and problem fixed, sell the knob on ebay

11-16-2012, 08:39 AM	#11
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you use the blue lok-tite it should do the job and if and when you wanted to remove the knob you would still be able to.

11-16-2012, 08:42 AM	#12
Vic_RSA The voice of reason... Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 6MT Standard Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 740 Thanks: 335 Thanked 99 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Maybe my girlfriend will buy me the TRD knob for Christmas. :P

11-16-2012, 08:43 AM	#13
Guillaume Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Exige S 240 Location: Belgium Posts: 732 Thanks: 319 Thanked 602 Times in 287 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I screwed the knob another full 360° compared to stock. My knob is now nice and firm, quoting what she said.

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11-16-2012, 12:48 PM	#14
Vic_RSA The voice of reason... Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 6MT Standard Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 740 Thanks: 335 Thanked 99 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks Guillaume, it seems to have done the trick for me aswell.