Extended shift paddles
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Extended shift paddles
Just wanted to share. I like these shift paddles, all aluminum and look good. It would be nice to have an extended one piece paddle rather than the clip on ones which I think look kinda tacky. Anyway, they say they will be available next month for W204 amg's.
Dear aaron8122,
We will have this item for the C63 AMG on next month for your reference.
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Dear 3amotor_us,
I see your selling this extended shift paddle set for the non-amg cars, any chance you might have something to replace the short shift paddles for the C63 amg???
thanks!
- aaron8122
Mercedes W204 C W212 E W221 S R230 SL AMG Shift Paddle shifter Paddles Set v3Item Id:161436732201End time:Oct-29-14 02:33:05 PDTSeller:3amotor_us (3277
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Dear aaron8122,
We will have this item for the C63 AMG on next month for your reference.
Best regards,
- 3amotor_us
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From: aaron8122
To: 3amotor_us
Subject: Other: aaron8122 sent a message about Mercedes W204 C W212 E W221 S R230 SL AMG Shift Paddle shifter Paddles Set v3 #161436732201
Sent Date: Oct-16-14 13:32:11 PDT
Dear 3amotor_us,
I see your selling this extended shift paddle set for the non-amg cars, any chance you might have something to replace the short shift paddles for the C63 amg???
thanks!
- aaron8122
Mercedes W204 C W212 E W221 S R230 SL AMG Shift Paddle shifter Paddles Set v3Item Id:161436732201End time:Oct-29-14 02:33:05 PDTSeller:3amotor_us (3277)98.4% Positive FeedbackMember since Jan-31-07 in TaiwanLocation: Taiwan, TaiwanListing Status:This message was sent while the listing was active.
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Quite honestly, I would disassemble your oem paddle shifters, paint the silver to black and install these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-C63-AMG-W204-CARBON-PADDLE-SHIFTER-SHIFT-REAL-CARBON-/271445608298?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f336b476a&vxp=mtr
If you guys got a group of people together and contacted these guys, I bet you could get them a lot cheaper.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-C63-AMG-W204-CARBON-PADDLE-SHIFTER-SHIFT-REAL-CARBON-/271445608298?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f336b476a&vxp=mtr
If you guys got a group of people together and contacted these guys, I bet you could get them a lot cheaper.
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For reference if any have missed my paddle thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...mod-20whp.html
And my DIY:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...placement.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...mod-20whp.html
And my DIY:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...placement.html
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For reference if any have missed my paddle thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...mod-20whp.html
And my DIY:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...placement.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...mod-20whp.html
And my DIY:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...placement.html
I saw your thread, I def like the carbon paddles but they arent any longer though, and thats really what I want. Although painting my stock ones black and adding the carbon "snap on" ones is a good idea. I just dont like having a "two piece" design...
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For $500 for snap-on carbon?
I would rather get the $70 larger ones posted up top on ebay if that's possible.
Rockin_AMG, since you're emailing them, can you ask them if them can make them in black?
Specifically, if they can make them in Black with the plus/minus sign in red? (though if that's a know, a little bit of nail polish will fill that in)
I would rather get the $70 larger ones posted up top on ebay if that's possible.
Rockin_AMG, since you're emailing them, can you ask them if them can make them in black?
Specifically, if they can make them in Black with the plus/minus sign in red? (though if that's a know, a little bit of nail polish will fill that in)
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i agree that the stick-on ones look lame (no offense to others who love them). plus, the redundant upshift/downshift markings is too much. i do like autosport7's cf ones, esp the red + and -, nice touch.
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Stick on is lame, unfortunately, it is all that is offered to get larger paddles such as that group buy going on by vivid right now. If someone made a one piece CF unit that was a similar shape to those in the GB I'd be all over it
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For $500 for snap-on carbon?
I would rather get the $70 larger ones posted up top on ebay if that's possible.
Rockin_AMG, since you're emailing them, can you ask them if them can make them in black?
Specifically, if they can make them in Black with the plus/minus sign in red? (though if that's a know, a little bit of nail polish will fill that in)
I would rather get the $70 larger ones posted up top on ebay if that's possible.
Rockin_AMG, since you're emailing them, can you ask them if them can make them in black?
Specifically, if they can make them in Black with the plus/minus sign in red? (though if that's a know, a little bit of nail polish will fill that in)
Agreed, I'm going to ask for their direct and I'll make that request. If they cant do it I'm going to design my own. I work as an engineer for a custom automation company and we have our own machine shop with a cnc. All I need is a downer stock shift paddle to start with.
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Agreed, I'm going to ask for their direct and I'll make that request. If they cant do it I'm going to design my own. I work as an engineer for a custom automation company and we have our own machine shop with a cnc. All I need is a downer stock shift paddle to start with.
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Hm, if someone could get a CAD file made I could also get my machine shop (friend owns it) to have these made out of aluminum. I like the look of the MACarbon extended shifters if they were one piece, brushed aluminums.
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Thats going to be the trick, is a good CAD file. I can do one in solidworks, but it will take some time to get it right and a good fittment. Anyone know where I can buy a oem shift paddle for cheap?
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that would be sweet if you guys could fab some up, i'd be down to purchase (depending on the cost, of course).
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This really isn't very difficult to do.
Take an oem shift paddle to a local shop that has a 3D Scan Tool. They will make a file for you, then manipulate that file to elongate the paddles leaving the part that connects to the housing the same.
Take it to a machine shop and have them manufacture them.
Take an oem shift paddle to a local shop that has a 3D Scan Tool. They will make a file for you, then manipulate that file to elongate the paddles leaving the part that connects to the housing the same.
Take it to a machine shop and have them manufacture them.
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If I could get my hands on a piece I can get a CAD made.
Very good friend of mine has a CAD worker (engineer? designer?) on his staff for his business and he does personal things for me anytime I ask (usually for business but he doesn't mind what)
I sincerely believe if we all really put our minds and resources together we can get this done for ourselves at a very good price.
Very good friend of mine has a CAD worker (engineer? designer?) on his staff for his business and he does personal things for me anytime I ask (usually for business but he doesn't mind what)
I sincerely believe if we all really put our minds and resources together we can get this done for ourselves at a very good price.
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http://www.genuinemercedesparts.com/...agramCallOut=5
Is it part number 2 or 5? $92 bucks itsnt to bad for a new one...
Can I still drive the car if I take mine out?
Is it part number 2 or 5? $92 bucks itsnt to bad for a new one...
Can I still drive the car if I take mine out?
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Autosport,
You recently changed yours over to CF right? Do you still have the originals? Would you be willing to loan them to us (I will pay shipping to me) so that I could make a CAD and then I will ship it back to you?
If we can actually get this made into a CAD, and we have enough interest, I may be able to get this done in China for dirt cheap. I already work extensively for my business with a manufacture who makes hookahs for me there and we've been doing business for a long time. As long as I can provide him with a decent amount of units (at least 100 I would think) we could get this done for very cheap. I will look into that option once someone can provide a CAD.
You recently changed yours over to CF right? Do you still have the originals? Would you be willing to loan them to us (I will pay shipping to me) so that I could make a CAD and then I will ship it back to you?
If we can actually get this made into a CAD, and we have enough interest, I may be able to get this done in China for dirt cheap. I already work extensively for my business with a manufacture who makes hookahs for me there and we've been doing business for a long time. As long as I can provide him with a decent amount of units (at least 100 I would think) we could get this done for very cheap. I will look into that option once someone can provide a CAD.
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Hey Autosport,
I PMed you my address.
Rockin, what would help is if you also drew up a CAD. Honestly, the easiest thing I can do to be exact is to not only draw a CAD here but create one sample set that I can ship to my manufacturer. He's good, but does his best work if he has an actually, fully completed sample.
I am going to use Autosport's paddles to draw a CAD. Once I'm done, I will send them over to Rockin AMG to do the same. Then when you're done Rockin, please send them back to Autosport.
Deadfission, once I have a CAD I will send it to you and see if you can make a sample set for me. Also, let me know what the cost is. In the meantime I will send a CAD to my manufacturer and see if he can make it. That may take a while, but if it means we can get a killer deal on them and its worth it, we can go that route. Otherwsie let's see what costs we can get here stateside, might be easier to just do it that way.
Everyone on board?
I PMed you my address.
Rockin, what would help is if you also drew up a CAD. Honestly, the easiest thing I can do to be exact is to not only draw a CAD here but create one sample set that I can ship to my manufacturer. He's good, but does his best work if he has an actually, fully completed sample.
I am going to use Autosport's paddles to draw a CAD. Once I'm done, I will send them over to Rockin AMG to do the same. Then when you're done Rockin, please send them back to Autosport.
Deadfission, once I have a CAD I will send it to you and see if you can make a sample set for me. Also, let me know what the cost is. In the meantime I will send a CAD to my manufacturer and see if he can make it. That may take a while, but if it means we can get a killer deal on them and its worth it, we can go that route. Otherwsie let's see what costs we can get here stateside, might be easier to just do it that way.
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The oem pieces appear to be cast then finished
Machining out of billet stock will be expensive and still need to be finished
Even after a scan test pieces will need made and fitted then the file adjusted
Might take a few iterations
Machining out of billet stock will be expensive and still need to be finished
Even after a scan test pieces will need made and fitted then the file adjusted
Might take a few iterations
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Sounds good. I'll PM you my address.
What we can do for test fitment is have them 3D printed. Its cheap and that way we can have an actual set to test fitment and design... I have a good contact for 3D printing if needed. Probably cost $50-60 to make a set maybe $100 if we wanted a few sets... Better that way than cnc the first rev.
