DIY: Paddle shifters for base 2015

marrawi · 07-23-2015, 12:09 AM

Hi guys, the shroud finally arrived from Japan. And as I promised, I created a video on how to install the paddle shifters.

The parts I got were the following:

1- 48487-1EA0A LOWER CLMN COVER HOLE COVER, LEFT
2- 48486-1EA0A LOWER CLMN COVER HOLE COVER, RIGHT
3- 48470-1EH0A LOWER CLMN COVER
4- 25549-JK000 Paddle shifters (used from eBay).

DISCLAIMER: My how-to-video skills SUCK! You might suffer headache and or seizures, if you suffer any of those symptoms please stop the video immediately and dial 911!

Ramage · 07-23-2015, 05:58 AM

Awesome Job Marrawi! Thank you very much for finding this and going forth with the research and install video! +

marrawi · 07-23-2015, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramage

Awesome Job Marrawi! Thank you very much for finding this and going forth with the research and install video! +

You bet

lgarcia · 07-23-2015, 02:50 PM

Glad to hear that the harness is already there, this is a must have if you have a base

Ramage · 07-26-2015, 04:54 PM

Does anyone know if the paddles in the Z are the same in an Altima or Maxima? Are they the same through the years?

marrawi · 07-27-2015, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ramage

Does anyone know if the paddles in the Z are the same in an Altima or Maxima? Are they the same through the years?

They look different. (at least the ones I saw) they don't have the leather edges. but the infiniti ones looks identical.

JoDiaz · 07-27-2015, 06:41 PM

https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...n.php?II=14288 does anyone know if this would fit?

marrawi · 07-27-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JoDiaz

https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...n.php?II=14288 does anyone know if this would fit?

Paddle shifter will, shroud won't. I found the oem shifters cheaper on nissan part dealer websites. Its was around 280 for shifters, shroud and caps are about 55. Use the part numbers I listed with the video to search.

Zbrah · 07-27-2015, 08:40 PM

May I suggest painting your Z paddles black for a stealth look

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JoDiaz · 07-27-2015, 11:20 PM

Thanks I just wish Nissan posted pics of the product and not just a generic blueprint for the shroud

marrawi · 08-05-2015, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by marrawi

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Originally Posted by Magic Mike

Marrawi,

I ordered the steering wheel mask covers the t you had purchased replacements for (when you pulled off they got scratched up) and now they are telling me they are discontinued???? I'm about to have a heart attack man. Its the second place I called too.

Where did you order these from? Did the part number change?

Thanks,

Mike

Calm down dude

Discontinued = not worth ordering from japan for them.

This is where I bought mine from:

LOWER CLMN COVER HOLE COVER | Genuine Nissan | 48487-1EA0A

LOWER CLMN COVER HOLE COVER | Genuine Nissan | 48486-1EA0A

Wanted to share this PM for others who may face same issues with ordering parts.

Magic Mike · 08-05-2015, 05:24 PM

Heads up folks! Dealers all over the US are out of those part #'s. They are backordered and from what I've been told its about a 1-2 month wait. I guess all base A7 owners are using Marrawi's DIY. His DIY is dead on!! There is no way around it, you will damage them.
I ended up ordering mine from this Japanese seller jp-carparts.com based in Kyoto, Japan. Price was just about what we would pay here and that includes shipping.

marrawi · 08-09-2015, 04:55 AM

0-60 attempt: half a second less w/paddle shifter! worth it!

Ramage · 09-27-2015, 09:43 AM

Hi to all,
I finally got all the parts needed to do my install, I got the paddles separately and they do not have the install screws. What size screws do I need for the paddles and how many?

marrawi · 09-27-2015, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ramage

Hi to all,
I finally got all the parts needed to do my install, I got the paddles separately and they do not have the install screws. What size screws do I need for the paddles and how many?

I actually don't have the exact sizes, but you'll need two screws and two nuts. The nuts were European thread which you can find at home depot. The way I did it is I bought a bunch of sizes and did trial and error. It'd be great help if you could share sizes when you get them. Good luck.

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07-23-2015, 12:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
marrawi Base Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: California Posts: 74 Drives: 2015 370z A/T Rep Power: 9	Hi guys, the shroud finally arrived from Japan. And as I promised, I created a video on how to install the paddle shifters. The parts I got were the following: 1- 48487-1EA0A LOWER CLMN COVER HOLE COVER, LEFT 2- 48486-1EA0A LOWER CLMN COVER HOLE COVER, RIGHT 3- 48470-1EH0A LOWER CLMN COVER 4- 25549-JK000 Paddle shifters (used from eBay). DISCLAIMER: My how-to-video skills SUCK! You might suffer headache and or seizures, if you suffer any of those symptoms please stop the video immediately and dial 911! ANMVQ, Zbrah, Memphis370Z and 1 others like this.

07-27-2015, 08:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	May I suggest painting your Z paddles black for a stealth look ( Click to show/hide ) marrawi likes this. __________________

09-27-2015, 09:43 AM	#29 (permalink)
Ramage Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Weymouth,Ma Posts: 72 Drives: 15 Z Midnight blue Rep Power: 11	Hi to all, I finally got all the parts needed to do my install, I got the paddles separately and they do not have the install screws. What size screws do I need for the paddles and how many? __________________ I am not designed to come second or third.. I am designed to WIN! - Ayrton Senna

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Ramage Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Weymouth,Ma Posts: 72 Drives: 15 Z Midnight blue Rep Power: 11	Awesome Job Marrawi! Thank you very much for finding this and going forth with the research and install video! +

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Ramage Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Weymouth,Ma Posts: 72 Drives: 15 Z Midnight blue Rep Power: 11	Does anyone know if the paddles in the Z are the same in an Altima or Maxima? Are they the same through the years?

07-27-2015, 06:41 PM	#22 (permalink)
JoDiaz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 46 Drives: '15 370z Rep Power: 10	https://conceptzperformance.com/Cart...n.php?II=14288 does anyone know if this would fit?

07-27-2015, 11:20 PM	#25 (permalink)
JoDiaz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 46 Drives: '15 370z Rep Power: 10	Thanks I just wish Nissan posted pics of the product and not just a generic blueprint for the shroud

08-05-2015, 05:24 PM	#27 (permalink)
Magic Mike Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Orlando Posts: 12 Drives: 16 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 9	Heads up folks! Dealers all over the US are out of those part #'s. They are backordered and from what I've been told its about a 1-2 month wait. I guess all base A7 owners are using Marrawi's DIY. His DIY is dead on!! There is no way around it, you will damage them. I ended up ordering mine from this Japanese seller jp-carparts.com based in Kyoto, Japan. Price was just about what we would pay here and that includes shipping.