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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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Question Switchlogic

Does anyone here have experience with installation and use of this product. I understand they generally install them at franchised dealers but have sold a few for installation. Does anyone know what terms they might do that on? I know I could ask them directly, but I wanted to get a feel from the consumer side.
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PS please excuse any ignorance in asking here.... I'm a very new newbie
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 10:37 PM
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Pardon my ignorance but what is a switchlogic? Garage door opener?
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 10:49 PM
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Originally posted by Keng1
Pardon my ignorance but what is a switchlogic? Garage door opener?
Switchlogic is an aftermarket accessory to give you manual control of your automatic transmission (like Touchshift, Steptronic, Tiptronic, Autostick, etc.). I really don't know anything else about it. I think it originates in the U.K.
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 11:16 PM
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Switchlogic is a F1-style "Paddle" system that allows you to control your gear changes in a similar fashion to Formula-1 drivers by using behind-the-steering-wheel paddles. According to Racelogic (who would seem to be the sole distributor) they offer this conversions for E,C,CLK, and SLK Benzes as well as the Jaguar XK8, XKR, and XJ8. The systems are priced around 1000GBP ($1500) and I don't know if that includes installation

Racelogic are located within spitting distance of London and can be contacted by phone on: +44 1820 823803 or by email at sales@racelogic.co.uk
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Old Feb 27, 2003 | 11:34 PM
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Check with Birds UK for pricing on the switchlogic system...

I know they are a dealer for Racelogic
http://www.birds.uk.com/
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