Paddle shift retro fit?

Paddle shift retro fit?

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RPE11Y

Original Poster:

982 posts

260 months

Tuesday 21st November 2017
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I have got me an sl500 sl65 black replica - lovely looking and sounds awesome but would like to consider retro fitting paddle shifters to update the driving experience.
Can anyone recommend a specialist to carry this out - would prefer Central Scotland but would travel for the right expertise...

dalenorth

821 posts

166 months

Tuesday 21st November 2017
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I might be wrong, but that sounds like one of those jobs that, if it can be done would cost thousands!!

Ian-27xza

217 posts

92 months

Wednesday 22nd November 2017
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There was a thread, I believe, on SLKWorld where somebody did exactly this on his 2005 SLK 171. I've seen it too!

Might be worth a google search...

playalistic

2,269 posts

163 months

Wednesday 22nd November 2017
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Any pics? There was a great replica near me recently that seems to have been sold on. I wonder if it's the same one?

RPE11Y

Original Poster:

982 posts

260 months

Wednesday 22nd November 2017
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Only got this one at the mo - bought it in Staffs...

playalistic

2,269 posts

163 months

Thursday 23rd November 2017
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I love the shape and presence of these. Looks very nice!

Though not the same one that was previously local to me, that was white. Enjoy.

ZX10R NIN

27,494 posts

124 months

Thursday 23rd November 2017
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You can buy a replacement paddles to go in place of the buttons on the back of the steering (if you have that steering wheel) if not you'll need to buy the right wheel.

timbo999

1,287 posts

254 months

RPE11Y

Original Poster:

982 posts

260 months

Thursday 23rd November 2017
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I’m prepared to buy a new wheel but would really like a specialist to carry out the job as I fear I would be out my depth...

edc

9,231 posts

250 months

Saturday 25th November 2017
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Search for G Paddles. They also sell on eBay. Easy DIY.