Anyone padded the paddle shifters?

winnre · 01-03-2014, 02:00 PM

When I test drive a Maserati Spyder that was my introduction into paddle shifters. My Porsche had buttons but the paddles were net. Except that the Spyder had felt padding on the back of the paddles so they'd not be too hot or cold, and they'd be padded for comfort.

Now I know it's a major first world problem to complain that our paddles are simply plastic with no considation to the fact that we'd have to actually touch them with our bare unprotected fingers. Unless you use driving gloves of course.

Felt or Moleskin is super cheap so I'll likely pad my own paddles. Cheapest mod ever. Just want to see if any one else has fel the need for this. Who's with me?

Haboob · 01-03-2014, 02:40 PM

My shifter is wrapped in leather...

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XwChriswX · 01-03-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

My shifter is wrapped in leather...

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Or just man up and squeeze them puppies till your fingerprints burn off. likeaboss.jpg

Makes it easier to rob banks without leaving fingerprints.

Haboob · 01-03-2014, 02:50 PM

Are the Z paddles the same as the GTR (magnesium or whatever)? Or were some people swapping them for the GTR paddles?

Rockhound · 01-03-2014, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Are the Z paddles the same as the GTR (magnesium or whatever)?

Nissan's own literature on the Z suggests the paddles are magnesium...

NickTurnon · 01-03-2014, 03:27 PM

Seems like you can possibly find some nice 1/8" padding and cut small strips so your fingers can sit nicely against the other side of the paddles...

There was another thread where someone threw little vibration reducers/plastic pieces between the paddle and steering column so that the shifts were shorter to pull on the paddles.. kind of a cool idea

winnre · 01-03-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NickTurnon

Seems like you can possibly find some nice 1/8" padding and cut small strips so your fingers can sit nicely against the other side of the paddles...

There was another thread where someone threw little vibration reducers/plastic pieces between the paddle and steering column so that the shifts were shorter to pull on the paddles.. kind of a cool idea

Yea that is a cool idea. I thought about the strips too but I want one solid piece so no dirt can enter. The custom cut ought to be fun.

Amuse370z · 01-03-2014, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Are the Z paddles the same as the GTR (magnesium or whatever)? Or were some people swapping them for the GTR paddles?

They are magnesium and the exact same as the GTR paddles

winnre · 01-03-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

They are magnesium and the exact same as the GTR paddles

So the GTR has Z paddles? How quaint!

LMBmikeZ · 01-03-2014, 04:17 PM

ya sure..........meanwhile the GTR was made before the Z34

Wonka2581 · 01-03-2014, 04:22 PM

I would like to see a CF replacement for our paddles.

winnre · 01-03-2014, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Wonka2581

I would like to see a CF replacement for our paddles.

It exists, $450, awaiting pics now.

Pintsize725 · 01-03-2014, 04:59 PM

Another winning thread here people!

6MT · 01-03-2014, 05:01 PM

trolling? did someone say trolling?

Haboob · 01-03-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

They are magnesium and the exact same as the GTR paddles

Okay, I thought so.

And Chris deleted his post. *angry fist shake*

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Originally Posted by 6MT

trolling? did someone say trolling?

Who, me? Never...

01-03-2014, 02:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
winnre Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Close to Redlands, CA Posts: 534 Drives: '14 370Z Touring Spt Rep Power: 12	Anyone padded the paddle shifters? When I test drive a Maserati Spyder that was my introduction into paddle shifters. My Porsche had buttons but the paddles were net. Except that the Spyder had felt padding on the back of the paddles so they'd not be too hot or cold, and they'd be padded for comfort. Now I know it's a major first world problem to complain that our paddles are simply plastic with no considation to the fact that we'd have to actually touch them with our bare unprotected fingers. Unless you use driving gloves of course. Felt or Moleskin is super cheap so I'll likely pad my own paddles. Cheapest mod ever. Just want to see if any one else has fel the need for this. Who's with me?

01-03-2014, 02:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	My shifter is wrapped in leather... ( Click to show/hide ) TBH, it shouldn't be a big deal, you tap it and that's it. It's not enough to burn your hands, and if it some how is, leave it in auto mode until your AC cools them down...? TerribleONE and jlo370z like this.

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NickTurnon A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Age: 33 Posts: 1,636 Drives: 09 BS 7AT 370z Rep Power: 17	Seems like you can possibly find some nice 1/8" padding and cut small strips so your fingers can sit nicely against the other side of the paddles... There was another thread where someone threw little vibration reducers/plastic pieces between the paddle and steering column so that the shifts were shorter to pull on the paddles.. kind of a cool idea blackcherry20 likes this. __________________ 2009 Brilliant Silver BASE 7AT \| TEIN S-Tech Springs \| K&N Drop Ins & z1 Maf Tubes \| AAM S-Line Short Tails \| 5% Tint \| 20MM Spacers \| Sport Spoiler NickTurnon's 370z Build

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01-03-2014, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	Are the Z paddles the same as the GTR (magnesium or whatever)? Or were some people swapping them for the GTR paddles?

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