*** Custom Paddle Shifters ***
07-26-2007, 02:20 AM
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06 E55 SOLD, 89 300 SE 375,000 miles
What is the turn around time approx?
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08-07-2007, 11:01 AM
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It's not officially dead, but I've pumped in alot of dough and am trying to find a way to make these as economically as possible and not lose my shirt in the process..
I really dont want to purchase 100 sets of these (the minimum) and find there is no one there to buy them.
I am still working on it...
I really dont want to purchase 100 sets of these (the minimum) and find there is no one there to buy them.
I am still working on it...
08-07-2007, 12:06 PM
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Well I betcha if you did make a 100 sets, you could sell quite a few here and also on eBay. That is unless they are extremely high. I know that the OEM paddles from the CLK63 can be retrofitted to the C55 for around 100 bucks.
08-11-2007, 02:49 AM
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Vrus,
How about you just start taking deposits. If you hit some critical mass
that you feel comfortable going forward with, you could place the order.
I think you will easily receive 50 orders within a few days. People on this
site have money to burn on things they find valuable, and IMHO, these
paddles are on that list.
How about you just start taking deposits. If you hit some critical mass
that you feel comfortable going forward with, you could place the order.
I think you will easily receive 50 orders within a few days. People on this
site have money to burn on things they find valuable, and IMHO, these
paddles are on that list.
It's not officially dead, but I've pumped in alot of dough and am trying to find a way to make these as economically as possible and not lose my shirt in the process..
I really dont want to purchase 100 sets of these (the minimum) and find there is no one there to buy them.
I am still working on it...
I really dont want to purchase 100 sets of these (the minimum) and find there is no one there to buy them.
I am still working on it...
Last edited by TulaneLaw; 08-11-2007 at 02:50 AM. Reason: somehow put wrong name of OP
08-11-2007, 05:15 AM
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I'm down for a deposit if you decide to go that route.
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08-15-2007, 06:59 PM
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No. Those cars have buttons that go both ways on each side. Ours are up on one side and down on the other.
I suppose you could rig a paddle to go both ways as well?
08-15-2007, 07:38 PM
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SL500, ML350, 2 GL550's (on order)
I am pretty sure on my ML350, that one button is up and the other is down. I have used it many times. I don't think each button toggles both up and down. The left goes down and the right goes up.
08-15-2007, 08:55 PM
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Lack of Interest
This thread has had "only" 7420 hits so far, so obviously there is a huge amount of interest in this project..
However, it is unfair to keep pushing VRUS to put his money into it over and above what he has already done until we put together some sort of a list and a "trust" fund with enough deposits to float it.
However, it is unfair to keep pushing VRUS to put his money into it over and above what he has already done until we put together some sort of a list and a "trust" fund with enough deposits to float it.
08-16-2007, 02:24 PM
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This thread has had "only" 7420 hits so far, so obviously there is a huge amount of interest in this project..
However, it is unfair to keep pushing VRUS to put his money into it over and above what he has already done until we put together some sort of a list and a "trust" fund with enough deposits to float it.
However, it is unfair to keep pushing VRUS to put his money into it over and above what he has already done until we put together some sort of a list and a "trust" fund with enough deposits to float it.
08-16-2007, 02:39 PM
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I've tried to ask Victor via email and had my a/f install shop ask about them. They said for some reason they would only fit non-AMG vehicles w/ existing button shifters (?). It's second had information, so maybe something got lost in the translation.
Whatever the case...If they are ever available for the E55, I'm only a paypal click away from sending full payment.
Whatever the case...If they are ever available for the E55, I'm only a paypal click away from sending full payment.
08-20-2007, 09:11 PM
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2005 E55 drowned/ 2011 CTS-v coupe gone/ 2012 E63 PP,LSD finally here
I am a new member here and have been busy reading up on everything, I am still waiting for my 05 flint gray E55 to be delivered by the transport company, so I don't have the car yet but I definately want a set of aluminum paddles, if you need a deposit or any info please PM me, I would also like info on your 80mm TB, headers and any other products you have available, the members here seem to really have alot of faith in your stuff, so put this newbie down for a alum set, 100% certain that I want/need the paddles, so please keep me informed, Victor your gonna love me, I don't have my car yet but my parts lists grows by the hour, you and my CC card are going to get very familiar with each other, "Victor this is my buddy MR. mastercard, MR. mastercard I'd like to introduce you to Victor, I think you two are going to hit it off"
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08-21-2007, 12:31 PM
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I want a set too. Aluminum with + - would be great, but I will take them in black if that's the only way I can get them. I have looked at the button shifters on the C class, and I think that these should fit my GL.
Let me know.
Let me know.
08-21-2007, 10:41 PM
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Thanks Rafal!! I appreciate it..
How can we coordinate this so I can help you guys get what you want, and so that I dont lose my shirt in the process??
I have to provide a P.O. for 100 sets in order to get this to market for a reasonable cost otherwise it will be too expensive for anyone to purchase.
How can we coordinate this so I can help you guys get what you want, and so that I dont lose my shirt in the process??
I have to provide a P.O. for 100 sets in order to get this to market for a reasonable cost otherwise it will be too expensive for anyone to purchase.
This thread has had "only" 7420 hits so far, so obviously there is a huge amount of interest in this project..
However, it is unfair to keep pushing VRUS to put his money into it over and above what he has already done until we put together some sort of a list and a "trust" fund with enough deposits to float it.
However, it is unfair to keep pushing VRUS to put his money into it over and above what he has already done until we put together some sort of a list and a "trust" fund with enough deposits to float it.
08-21-2007, 10:46 PM
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Thanks Rafal!! I appreciate it..
How can we coordinate this so I can help you guys get what you want, and so that I dont lose my shirt in the process??
I have to provide a P.O. for 100 sets in order to get this to market for a reasonable cost otherwise it will be too expensive for anyone to purchase.
How can we coordinate this so I can help you guys get what you want, and so that I dont lose my shirt in the process??
I have to provide a P.O. for 100 sets in order to get this to market for a reasonable cost otherwise it will be too expensive for anyone to purchase.
08-21-2007, 10:58 PM
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Thanks Rafal!! I appreciate it..
How can we coordinate this so I can help you guys get what you want, and so that I dont lose my shirt in the process??
I have to provide a P.O. for 100 sets in order to get this to market for a reasonable cost otherwise it will be too expensive for anyone to purchase.
How can we coordinate this so I can help you guys get what you want, and so that I dont lose my shirt in the process??
I have to provide a P.O. for 100 sets in order to get this to market for a reasonable cost otherwise it will be too expensive for anyone to purchase.
Why not just start another list of committed buyers? I'm willing to send full payment to get things started...
Jon
PS Regarding, the coated manifolds on your site...can they be painted gloss black instead of the candy apple red? If they can, I'm interested!
