saw this in the e55 forum (paddel shifters)
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Lamborghini Gallardo, Turbo, SLK 55, E350 4Matic, Xterra
saw this in the e55 forum (paddel shifters)
looks like they might work on our slk'z
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/135561-retrofit-new-gearshift-paddle-possible-e55-211-a.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/135561-retrofit-new-gearshift-paddle-possible-e55-211-a.html
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hmmm... should probably pass by the dealer and ask to see the parts for the steering wheel. Perhaps the plastic shifter buttons can be ordered separately without the steering wheel (although knowing MB, it's probably gonna be one big piece).
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still doesn't solve the main problem with the existing paddles - they're on the wheel, rather than the colum, so they move as the wheel turns. I want rea F1 -style paddles that are attached to the column.
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Originally Posted by lennyr
still doesn't solve the main problem with the existing paddles - they're on the wheel, rather than the colum, so they move as the wheel turns. I want rea F1 -style paddles that are attached to the column.
Count me in! Hopefully, someone here finds out soon.
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Paddles Smaddles...whether on the wheel or column in a car without the tight turnign radius of an F1 it is a hinderance...try driving the canyons and being in a TIGHT turn...either way it is awkward(if on the wheel it is an awkward angle and if on the column you just cant reach).
I just use the gear shift and quickly hit it...not as awkward as reaching for buttons/paddles.
just my $.02
I just use the gear shift and quickly hit it...not as awkward as reaching for buttons/paddles.
just my $.02
