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Old 05-07-2008 | 09:42 AM
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cause i "heard" that C63 is metal right ??? So is it like C350 Paddle Shifter = C63 or is different parts ?
or is it 2 buttons ? like the mini coopers ?
Old 05-07-2008 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Moviela
You can change the wheel to an AMG style with the buttons on the backside. There are a couple of extra lines in the slip ring assembly. You would loose the ability to have a heated steering wheel, and you would need somebody with the smarts to code the CANbus to shift from the wheel.
Heated steering wheel?!
Old 05-07-2008 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rs1985
cause i "heard" that C63 is metal right ??? So is it like C350 Paddle Shifter = C63 or is different parts ?
or is it 2 buttons ? like the mini coopers ?
Have a look at this on youtube, you can see the paddles clearly

http://www.youtube.com/user/MercedesBenzChannel
Old 05-07-2008 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by vcruiser
not in canada
Wrong... MB Canada confirms paddle shifters will be part of dynamic handling package (fka Advanced Agility), which is std MY2009 for C350 RWD and option for C300 RWD. Not available for C230 or any 4matics.

Also see 2009 C-Class post page 4.
Old 05-07-2008 | 05:01 PM
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i wonder how fast would the paddle shifter be
would it be faster than the shift knob in terms of changing gear, hmmmmmm, 4 matic vs paddle shifter !!
Old 05-07-2008 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rs1985
i wonder how fast would the paddle shifter be
would it be faster than the shift knob in terms of changing gear, hmmmmmm, 4 matic vs paddle shifter !!
using paddle shifter, changing gear speed will not be faster than using shift knob. exact same speed.
Old 05-07-2008 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by rs1985
i wonder how fast would the paddle shifter be
would it be faster than the shift knob in terms of changing gear, hmmmmmm, 4 matic vs paddle shifter !!
Don't think the paddle shifter is faster... just another form of shifting.
Old 05-07-2008 | 06:24 PM
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O cause I heard with DSG is way faster using paddle

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