*** Custom Paddle Shifters ***
10-07-2007, 09:09 PM
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Hey Vic,
I'm glad to see your still on the case here. I"m still in for either an ALU or CF set with + / - when they are ready.
Its time you MNG and I get together for ribs at La Castile - Its way over due.
I'm glad to see your still on the case here. I"m still in for either an ALU or CF set with + / - when they are ready.
Its time you MNG and I get together for ribs at La Castile - Its way over due.
11-13-2007, 06:59 PM
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Guys.. I appreciate all the interest, and I am still working on this.
I am working with the original vendor to try and get these built.. I am also looking at making a CF version. Waiting for the quote to come in on that.
I will setup a webpage where all interested people can submit their name & email.. this way I can get a tally of how many we have.. If I can get a decent number, we are in business.
I am working with the original vendor to try and get these built.. I am also looking at making a CF version. Waiting for the quote to come in on that.
I will setup a webpage where all interested people can submit their name & email.. this way I can get a tally of how many we have.. If I can get a decent number, we are in business.
11-19-2007, 04:52 PM
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It's still in the works... I am waiting for a quote from the manufacturer.. My friend was travelling to Asia so he is visiting the factory and will get back to me..
They are going to quote me on a Carbon Fiber version and the Piano Black version...
They are going to quote me on a Carbon Fiber version and the Piano Black version...
11-19-2007, 07:53 PM
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11-23-2007, 10:43 AM
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Got a quote back from the factory... This is based on 100 pairs...
We've redesigned these so that they will be 2 pieces now.. the paddle itself will be separated from the mounting section so that it will be easy to adapt these for different cars.. we will just make different bottom sections based on the car.. the top paddles will be generic and work for all of them.
The bottom portion will be made out of aluminum.
$249 for piano black paddles
$299 for Carbon Fiber paddles
I might be able to do this cheaper but I am guessing at the landed costs at this point.
I am in talks right now to try and get a prototype built in Carbon Fiber so I can show it to you guys..
I'll post updates as soon as I hear back.
We've redesigned these so that they will be 2 pieces now.. the paddle itself will be separated from the mounting section so that it will be easy to adapt these for different cars.. we will just make different bottom sections based on the car.. the top paddles will be generic and work for all of them.
The bottom portion will be made out of aluminum.
$249 for piano black paddles
$299 for Carbon Fiber paddles
I might be able to do this cheaper but I am guessing at the landed costs at this point.
I am in talks right now to try and get a prototype built in Carbon Fiber so I can show it to you guys..
I'll post updates as soon as I hear back.
11-23-2007, 11:02 PM
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11-24-2007, 11:35 PM
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Got a quote back from the factory... This is based on 100 pairs...
We've redesigned these so that they will be 2 pieces now.. the paddle itself will be separated from the mounting section so that it will be easy to adapt these for different cars.. we will just make different bottom sections based on the car.. the top paddles will be generic and work for all of them.
The bottom portion will be made out of aluminum.
$249 for piano black paddles
$299 for Carbon Fiber paddles
I might be able to do this cheaper but I am guessing at the landed costs at this point.
I am in talks right now to try and get a prototype built in Carbon Fiber so I can show it to you guys..
I'll post updates as soon as I hear back.
We've redesigned these so that they will be 2 pieces now.. the paddle itself will be separated from the mounting section so that it will be easy to adapt these for different cars.. we will just make different bottom sections based on the car.. the top paddles will be generic and work for all of them.
The bottom portion will be made out of aluminum.
$249 for piano black paddles
$299 for Carbon Fiber paddles
I might be able to do this cheaper but I am guessing at the landed costs at this point.
I am in talks right now to try and get a prototype built in Carbon Fiber so I can show it to you guys..
I'll post updates as soon as I hear back.
post some pictures an a quick instillation giude when you can, thanks.
11-25-2007, 06:00 PM
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I never ended up doing the production run... It was just bad timing...
Once I get these 2 prototypes built, I will run them.
I am pretty sure the mounting base is the same as the other 2006 cars.. if so, it will work for your car also.
I want the production quality to be perfect.. Making brushed aluminum is difficult process from what I am told (if its just a painted finish over plastic).. If its real aluminum that's a different story.
Once I get these 2 prototypes built, I will run them.
Originally Posted by Murtaza
I'm guessing these won't on my 06 R230. I have +/- switches on the left and right sides of my steering wheel.
Originally Posted by slowrey
No brushed Aluminum?
11-30-2007, 12:04 PM
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That's what I want, but I am worried about the weight..
The stock 06 paddles are a brushed aluminum but they are heavy and because of that require extra mounting screw to secure it to the steering wheel..
I'll post more info once I have the data back from the manufacturer.
The stock 06 paddles are a brushed aluminum but they are heavy and because of that require extra mounting screw to secure it to the steering wheel..
I'll post more info once I have the data back from the manufacturer.
