My first mod was to do Stan's mod to remedy the squishy 3-2 shifts (10-days after acquiring my 05 Elise w/ 3800 miles). I'm stuck at the step of removing the console because the shift-knob wont come off.
My gear shift knob is stuck even tho i've removed the 4mm set screw. The knob will rotate a bit (doesn't appear to be threaded) but it stops about 1 turn CCW. However, it won't come off with a clean vertical jerk. I may spray the seam with some WD-40 and wait for it to penetrate & try again (this works with even red-loctite).
Also, how does one get the 'leather-like' boot off? On most cars, this is secured with a clip. It seems to hang on the reverse collar.
My gear shift knob is stuck even tho i've removed the 4mm set screw. The knob will rotate a bit (doesn't appear to be threaded) but it stops about 1 turn CCW. However, it won't come off with a clean vertical jerk. I may spray the seam with some WD-40 and wait for it to penetrate & try again (this works with even red-loctite).
Also, how does one get the 'leather-like' boot off? On most cars, this is secured with a clip. It seems to hang on the reverse collar.