Are there any paddle shifter upgrades?

DjSquall · 06-15-2011, 02:34 AM

After some thought and foolin around, I decided I don't really like the stock paddleshifters anymore

they seem a bit too tight for my liking, and also I'd like them to stick out more. Ive got short fingers, so i actually have to reach for them lol.

Anyone know if there's any replacements yet in the aftermarket, something larger and with a lighter feel? I've done a google search but didn't find anything specific.

happytheman · 06-15-2011, 07:01 AM

Arghhh!

I just spent the last 15 minutes in futility! I definitely remember a post that someone did a while back where the OP wanted to shorten the throw on the AT. I don't know if that would help you, but I recall he had use one soft rubber foot thingie (the kind usually used to keep a small appliance slightly off the counter) towards the base of each paddle shifter. This made the throw a little shorter and softer FWIW.

Perhaps another members powers of search will prevail?

I did find this thread to be somewhat interesting though:
AT Shifter Mod: Reverse the Up/Down Shift Directions

DjSquall · 06-15-2011, 07:52 AM

Thanks happy, but that's not exactly what I'm looking for

I want a short crisp throw, with slightly larger paddles. Maybe an extra 1/2-3/4 inches.

A perfect example would be the chase scene in the movie "faster" - shifters that require a light flick, not a push. I find myself sometimes missing a shift because the tips of my fingers graze and slip off :S

WhiskeyHotel · 06-15-2011, 08:09 AM

Sounds like you shoulda' bought an MT...

Whew, now that's out of the way, I don't think just changing the paddles is going to help. The longer the paddle, the longer the arc you'll have to pull it through. I think you would need something to move the pivot points outward.

DjSquall · 06-15-2011, 08:17 AM

A smaller click switch or even a spacer/stopper will reduce the throw. I'm sure there's something out there. The gallardo I've driven has it... I know Ferrari make them too. But getting it from those 2 guys is going to be super expensive.. And then comes the compatibility issue.

P.s. No thanks, I don't want to work a stick. That's a womans job

takjak2 · 06-15-2011, 08:31 AM

Have a 7AT? The best $2 mod ever!

DjSquall · 06-15-2011, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takjak2

Have a 7AT? The best $2 mod ever!

I think I'll try it out this weekend. Thanks!!!

Now how about the paddles themselves... Anyone know there are any aftermarket options yet?

Econ · 06-15-2011, 02:19 PM

not that i am aware of

370Ztune · 06-15-2011, 02:51 PM

I can think of one...
TID STYLING - AUDI VW CARBON FIBER BODYKIT - EXTERIOR PARTS AND INTERIOR PARTS - AUDI-VW

TID contacted us a few months ago, but I didn't think anybody would really be interested, so I didn't bother sharing.

The paddles work for Z, G37 and GT-R.

Econ · 06-15-2011, 02:58 PM

hmm interesting, never saw those before. i like em

happytheman · 06-15-2011, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by takjak2

Have a 7AT? The best $2 mod ever!

Wow! I didn't think to search with keyword 7AT! You ROCK

That's EXACTLY the thread I was searching for this morning!

red6spd · 06-15-2011, 03:44 PM

Yea, its called trade in for a stick

Mr. Q · 06-15-2011, 04:12 PM

How much do those run?

wilsonp · 06-15-2011, 06:13 PM

Yes, like the TID paddles - pricing?

DjSquall · 06-15-2011, 06:17 PM

Hmm they look nice, but how is the throw/feel on them?

06-15-2011, 02:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	Are there any paddle shifter upgrades? After some thought and foolin around, I decided I don't really like the stock paddleshifters anymore they seem a bit too tight for my liking, and also I'd like them to stick out more. Ive got short fingers, so i actually have to reach for them lol. Anyone know if there's any replacements yet in the aftermarket, something larger and with a lighter feel? I've done a google search but didn't find anything specific.

06-15-2011, 07:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Arghhh! I just spent the last 15 minutes in futility! I definitely remember a post that someone did a while back where the OP wanted to shorten the throw on the AT. I don't know if that would help you, but I recall he had use one soft rubber foot thingie (the kind usually used to keep a small appliance slightly off the counter) towards the base of each paddle shifter. This made the throw a little shorter and softer FWIW. Perhaps another members powers of search will prevail? I did find this thread to be somewhat interesting though: AT Shifter Mod: Reverse the Up/Down Shift Directions __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

06-15-2011, 08:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
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06-15-2011, 02:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
370Ztune The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,477 Drives: Z34 370Z Rep Power: 46	I can think of one... TID STYLING - AUDI VW CARBON FIBER BODYKIT - EXTERIOR PARTS AND INTERIOR PARTS - AUDI-VW TID contacted us a few months ago, but I didn't think anybody would really be interested, so I didn't bother sharing. The paddles work for Z, G37 and GT-R. __________________ The Real JDM Facebook Bulletproof Instagram

06-15-2011, 07:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	Thanks happy, but that's not exactly what I'm looking for I want a short crisp throw, with slightly larger paddles. Maybe an extra 1/2-3/4 inches. A perfect example would be the chase scene in the movie "faster" - shifters that require a light flick, not a push. I find myself sometimes missing a shift because the tips of my fingers graze and slip off :S

06-15-2011, 08:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
WhiskeyHotel Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 530 Drives: 2015 GT-R PW Premium Rep Power: 16	Sounds like you shoulda' bought an MT... Whew, now that's out of the way, I don't think just changing the paddles is going to help. The longer the paddle, the longer the arc you'll have to pull it through. I think you would need something to move the pivot points outward.

06-15-2011, 08:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	A smaller click switch or even a spacer/stopper will reduce the throw. I'm sure there's something out there. The gallardo I've driven has it... I know Ferrari make them too. But getting it from those 2 guys is going to be super expensive.. And then comes the compatibility issue. P.s. No thanks, I don't want to work a stick. That's a womans job

06-15-2011, 02:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Econ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 2,546 Drives: Fiat? Rep Power: 19	hmm interesting, never saw those before. i like em __________________ 2014 Triumph Thruxton 900 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2009 Nissan 370z

06-15-2011, 03:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Yea, its called trade in for a stick __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

06-15-2011, 04:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
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06-15-2011, 06:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 16	Yes, like the TID paddles - pricing? __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

06-15-2011, 06:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	Hmm they look nice, but how is the throw/feel on them?

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