DIY: Paddle shifters for base 2015

azpanda · 10-07-2015, 03:18 AM

Hi, I was wondering if the paddle shifter installation was possible on the 2016 base models. I can't seem to find any technical service manual that could show this via diagrams anywhere...

marrawi · 10-07-2015, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by azpanda

Hi, I was wondering if the paddle shifter installation was possible on the 2016 base models. I can't seem to find any technical service manual that could show this via diagrams anywhere...

Should be the same, no changes in 16 from 15 as far as I know.

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Sev922 · 04-21-2016, 12:31 PM

Man, seems prices have gone up since this was posted. I'm looking at ~$360 for the paddles alone. Then $7 for each hole cover and $75 for the actual shroud. I do really want to do this though. Can't watch the video right now given I'm at work, but I'll definitely watch once I get home.

barncobob · 04-21-2016, 06:32 PM

I rarely use the paddles, I prefer the shifter, old skool I guess.

marrawi · 04-22-2016, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sev922

Man, seems prices have gone up since this was posted. I'm looking at ~$360 for the paddles alone. Then $7 for each hole cover and $75 for the actual shroud. I do really want to do this though. Can't watch the video right now given I'm at work, but I'll definitely watch once I get home.

You're right! I paid much less, but I got the paddles from eBay (used) I'd suggest you make an eBay alert and wait for one to be listed. The G37 ones might fit (not sure though) they're listed for $207 on eBay.

I used the paddles few times to humiliate few chargers and mustangs

Raidernation · 10-24-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by azpanda

Hi, I was wondering if the paddle shifter installation was possible on the 2016 base models. I can't seem to find any technical service manual that could show this via diagrams anywhere...

Just a heads up. The paddle shifters can be installed on the base 2016 model. I just did this about an hour ago.

Edit: The bolts and nuts seem to be 10mm. Also if anyone orders the lower shroud/clam shell from Courtesy it is not currently in stock. Lead time is 2-3 weeks even though the website says it is in stock and will ship in 2-4 days.

baesic · 12-01-2016, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by marrawi

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!

I have a 2015 370z Base also. Do I need part 1 & 2 or just part 3(shroud) and the paddle shifters for this installation?

BlackCherry Z · 03-25-2017, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by marrawi

Should be the same, no changes in 16 from 15 as far as I know.

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Just wanted to confirm that my 16 Base model just had the paddle shifters installed and all went flawless. Thanks ALOT to marrawi for the video that helped a lot of us members. I really love the added shifting capabilities. My Z's Rev-Matching Design Feature has now come to life and the paddle positioning just feels good. It's just quicker than the console since you don't have to be in the manual mode on the console shifter for them to function when needed.

whitekong · 06-01-2017, 03:25 PM

great video, just finished the install, the nuts are m6 1.00 pitch and the bolts are m6x16 1.00 pitch... at least thats how ace hardware has them labeled.

B&W_Evader · 06-01-2017, 03:48 PM

I can't believe noone's asked this yet...

Can you do this mod on the 6spd manual?

Jayhovah · 06-01-2017, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by B&W_Evader

I can't believe noone's asked this yet...

Can you do this mod on the 6spd manual?

They would make sweet buttons to activate front mounted machine guns or laser blasters.

Maybe pull on both simultaneously to spray NOS?

ElwoodBlues · 06-05-2017, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by whitekong

great video, just finished the install, the nuts are m6 1.00 pitch and the bolts are m6x16 1.00 pitch... at least thats how ace hardware has them labeled.

Thanks for posting this info. I ran down to Lowes yesterday and picked up the M6x1.00 nuts and bolts to do my install - they fit perfectly!

(FYI, mine is a 2017 and it's exactly the same as the 2015-16's)

Zeeeeee · 06-29-2017, 10:11 AM

Hello everyone, just got the chance to join, been reading this post but took a month to get approved to join.
I am from Texas and a finance person for a Nissan dealer in DFW. I am from the porsche crowd for many years and just sold my 14S, about 3 weeks a go got a great employee deal on a 17 370z and since I like to mod my cars I took a base and will take it from there the Z1 post MAF and K&N filters are my first mod that I have done.now to the next I have to have the paddle shifter.is the harness there? My parts department quoted me $10,000 to get parts harness and all kids of stuff LOL.
How do I find out if the harness is there?
And what parts would I need for 17 model?
Thank you in advance for all help that you may provide.
Ben

Zeeeeee · 06-30-2017, 04:03 PM

anyone?

Raidernation · 06-30-2017, 05:16 PM

The harness is there. It's plug and play. Don't forget to get the clam shell cover. I got my paddles from Ebay for 280ish and the clam shell from courtesyparts.com.

10-07-2015, 03:18 AM	#31 (permalink)
azpanda Base Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1 Drives: 89-prelude-b-5m Rep Power: 9	2016 models? Hi, I was wondering if the paddle shifter installation was possible on the 2016 base models. I can't seem to find any technical service manual that could show this via diagrams anywhere...

06-01-2017, 03:25 PM	#39 (permalink)
whitekong Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: seneca sc Posts: 8 Drives: 16 370z qab 7at Rep Power: 8	great video, just finished the install, the nuts are m6 1.00 pitch and the bolts are m6x16 1.00 pitch... at least thats how ace hardware has them labeled. Last edited by whitekong; 06-01-2017 at 03:28 PM.

06-01-2017, 03:48 PM	#40 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 386	I can't believe noone's asked this yet... Can you do this mod on the 6spd manual? marrawi likes this. __________________ \|RIP\|6spd-sport\|OSG-LSD\|XP8\|RBF600\|Eibach Sways\|RE-71R\|FI-34Row\|Gen3-CAI\|Yaw P.S.\|

06-30-2017, 04:03 PM	#44 (permalink)
Zeeeeee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keller Texas Posts: 18 Drives: 17 370Z PEARL WHITE Rep Power: 7	anyone? __________________ 2017 370z coup,Z1 post MAF with k&n filters, Texas drift spoiler...and not stopping at that... 2009 cooper S manic tuned 230whp

06-30-2017, 05:16 PM	#45 (permalink)
Raidernation Base Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 174 Drives: 2016 GM Base 7AT Rep Power: 8	The harness is there. It's plug and play. Don't forget to get the clam shell cover. I got my paddles from Ebay for 280ish and the clam shell from courtesyparts.com. __________________ 2016 7AT GM Base: Fast Intentions CBE 18" Res, Z1 Rear Diff Cover, Quaife LSD, Nismo S-Sport Suspension, Nismo Body Brace Kit, White Line Front Sway Bar, SPL Front End Links, Energy Rear Bushing, Z1 Post MAF Silicone Tubes w/ K&N Drop-in Filters

04-21-2016, 12:31 PM	#33 (permalink)
Sev922 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1 Drives: 15 370Z Base 7AT Rep Power: 9	Man, seems prices have gone up since this was posted. I'm looking at ~$360 for the paddles alone. Then $7 for each hole cover and $75 for the actual shroud. I do really want to do this though. Can't watch the video right now given I'm at work, but I'll definitely watch once I get home.

04-21-2016, 06:32 PM	#34 (permalink)
barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 589	I rarely use the paddles, I prefer the shifter, old skool I guess.

06-29-2017, 10:11 AM	#43 (permalink)
Zeeeeee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keller Texas Posts: 18 Drives: 17 370Z PEARL WHITE Rep Power: 7	Hello everyone, just got the chance to join, been reading this post but took a month to get approved to join. I am from Texas and a finance person for a Nissan dealer in DFW. I am from the porsche crowd for many years and just sold my 14S, about 3 weeks a go got a great employee deal on a 17 370z and since I like to mod my cars I took a base and will take it from there the Z1 post MAF and K&N filters are my first mod that I have done.now to the next I have to have the paddle shifter.is the harness there? My parts department quoted me $10,000 to get parts harness and all kids of stuff LOL. How do I find out if the harness is there? And what parts would I need for 17 model? Thank you in advance for all help that you may provide. Ben

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