Jay Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I actually dont mind these but they will prob cost quite alot of dollar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 you could always add this Go on then Phil, how much for this?! I bet it wouldn't be that difficult to produce/install something like this... piece of plastic with switches tapped into the existing tiptronic switches. Afternoon job... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl114 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I don't like how the paddles rotate when the steering wheel is turned, could get very confusing if attempting to shift mid turn............... Why would you change gear mid turn? But i do agree, it would be best to have this fixed Sweet mod though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I think I would want a faster shift than that if possible. There is quite a delay between activation and gear change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I think I would want a faster shift than that if possible. There is quite a delay between activation and gear change. Its exactly the same delay as with the existing tiptronic system - its just that the activation switch has been relocated! I agree that it is slow, but this isnt a result of the paddles. The only reason i'd want the paddle shifts is to save on fuel really - i often just want to get in top gear asap, instead of climbing through the revs all the time wasting fuel. The only way to do this is using the tiptronic - but i cant be bothered moving my arm over to the side to do it (i know, how lazy!!) - but if i had the paddles i'd be happy...!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I think I would want a faster shift than that if possible. There is quite a delay between activation and gear change. Its exactly the same delay as with the existing tiptronic system - its just that the activation switch has been relocated! I agree that it is slow, but this isnt a result of the paddles. The only reason i'd want the paddle shifts is to save on fuel really - i often just want to get in top gear asap, instead of climbing through the revs all the time wasting fuel. The only way to do this is using the tiptronic - but i cant be bothered moving my arm over to the side to do it (i know, how lazy!!) - but if i had the paddles i'd be happy...!! But then you'd actually have to like... pull the paddles! Think how much energy that would use! Looks good actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Ok so who is gonna b the first to get them and let the rest of us know what its like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Not me. I have a UK manual! Just thought the product looked interesting! Could always buy the fake ones from ebay and pretend..... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 :lol: Nope am not wasting money on those things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzerbone Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 are the tiptronic gearboxes prone to going wrong or have any known problems and if so is it easy enough to get it fixed as it would be a japanese part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 are the tiptronic gearboxes prone to going wrong or have any known problems and if so is it easy enough to get it fixed as it would be a japanese part. Havent heard of any issues with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastoveteran Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Ok so who is gonna b the first to get them and let the rest of us know what its like? I really do fancy it actually - just getting a cost for shipping and fitting and I'll keep you all posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 What put me off was needing an aftermarket steering wheel... i think the kit is like £350, but then getting a wheel etc etc... i cant be bothered! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastoveteran Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 What put me off was needing an aftermarket steering wheel... i think the kit is like £350, but then getting a wheel etc etc... i cant be bothered! Well correct me if I've misunderstood, but from what I can see here there is a version specifically for the OEM wheel and better still it's the cheapest of all the kits: http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model=350z&cat=interior&prodid=2835 Seems to me it's roughly £200 plus shipping plus fittting (which they say is easy). Have I missed something?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 What put me off was needing an aftermarket steering wheel... i think the kit is like £350, but then getting a wheel etc etc... i cant be bothered! Well correct me if I've misunderstood, but from what I can see here there is a version specifically for the OEM wheel and better still it's the cheapest of all the kits: http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model=350z&cat=interior&prodid=2835 Seems to me it's roughly £200 plus shipping plus fittting (which they say is easy). Have I missed something?! Hmm... that wasn't on there when i looked at this last month - it specifically said for aftermarket wheels only. But still, we'd be looking at £230 for the part... plus what, £50 shipping + customs, and then maybe another £100 to fit it? (i've never swapped a steering wheel before - not something i fancy with airbags etc!). Thats an expensive toy... But it'd be great if you go for it... i would love to see it in action! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanS16 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 What put me off was needing an aftermarket steering wheel... i think the kit is like £350, but then getting a wheel etc etc... i cant be bothered! Well correct me if I've misunderstood, but from what I can see here there is a version specifically for the OEM wheel and better still it's the cheapest of all the kits: http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?model=350z&cat=interior&prodid=2835 Seems to me it's roughly £200 plus shipping plus fittting (which they say is easy). Have I missed something?! That OEM one looks really cool! Surely there's gotta be somewhere/someone in the Uk with one!? Also i read http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?i ... id=3731428 and someone mentions getting the valve body upgraded for faster shifting? Does anyone know if that would work - id be interested in shift speed mods even without the paddles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastoveteran Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Ok making some progress - I've been emailing Works Bell in Japan and here is their latest response: We have two kinds of Paddle Shifters. One is Paddle Shifter NEO which is used for sports steering wheel. The other is Column Shifter which is used for standard/OEM steering wheel. Therefore, I think you are looking for the Colunm Shifter. Please refer to the picture of Paddle Shifter NEO from this page http://worksbell.co.jp/en/products/boss/paddle_neo.htm Also, please refer to the picture of Column Shifter from this page http://worksbell.co.jp/en/products/boss/column_shifter.htm The price of Paddle Shifter NEO is JPY46,800 The price of Column Shifter is JPY36,800 JPY36,800 is £173 and they have quoted 2,800 shipping to UK which is £13, so just VAT and import duty(?) left to pay which won't be that much. So just a touch over £200 which isn't bad at all. Just not sure how easy / difficult it is to fit. Think I am going to order one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glastoveteran Posted October 4, 2008 Share Posted October 4, 2008 If anyone is still watching this thread and is interested in one of these kits then I have one for sale here: http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=234902#234902 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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