Paddle shifter install on tiptronic - write up
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The only thing I can complain about is that paddles sit too far inboard . Need to reach in to touch them. But way better than the switches.
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I travel a lot for business I have the weight and my stuff down to a science no roller bags. Taking a Dremel and a wheel is going to throw me off balance at the airport that and I'll be tempted to walk around with the wheel in front of me honking at people to get out of the way, or making Porsche sounds as I pass people.
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In all honesty, I can't even remember the last time I let my Tip shift itself. I pull it straight to "M" every time. I have the paddles and still have the buttons also. It is so easy to shift gears, it has become second-nature. It can be done with one hand , either hand with the buttons , or both hands using the paddles.So much easier than shifting a manual gearbox, but the manual does have that little bit of gratitude in performing the gear change for us gearheads.
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In all honesty, I can't even remember the last time I let my Tip shift itself. I pull it straight to "M" every time. I have the paddles and still have the buttons also. It is so easy to shift gears, it has become second-nature. It can be done with one hand , either hand with the buttons , or both hands using the paddles.So much easier than shifting a manual gearbox, but the manual does have that little bit of gratitude in performing the gear change for us gearheads.
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The only time my Tip shifts itself is at red-line,(on purpose) even in manual mode it will shift at red-line if you hit the paddle/button too late or forget to shift.
There is no program or mode that can shift my Tip to my liking better than I can do it myself !!
#38
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Well, good question. I bought the TIP to deal with SOCAL traffic. Not sorry I did. When the urge to shift and road conditions allow then I hit the buttons. I had a car with the paddles (not a Porsche) and loved shifting it. I would likely use manual mode more often with the paddles.
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A little late, but +1 for always using manual mode. Standard mapping makes the old M96 shift up way too early. These boxes were mapped for fuel economy, not preserving the life of the motor. The only way to keep the revs up into an acceptable range is to go manual.
My oddity is that mine shifts from 1st to second at 6400 rpm, even in manual mode. Must be a safety feature. [1999 C2 - this year did not allow the use of the buttons in auto mode]
My oddity is that mine shifts from 1st to second at 6400 rpm, even in manual mode. Must be a safety feature. [1999 C2 - this year did not allow the use of the buttons in auto mode]
#40
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Finally did the deed-Paddle shifter install
Thanks to all who have documented the MBZ AMG paddle shifter install on a Tiptronic steering wheel. I would not have attempted the project without the details posted by others. No drama-it was straight forward. Hardest thing was placing masking tape template on each side so the paddles would be symmetrical. I used a hobby knife and needle nose plies to remove the foam and then did the fine fit with a Dremel sanding drum.
Very happy with results. Much more fun to shift now. Faster too - no more hunting for the buttons. My only concern is the single screw mount for each paddle. I used an M4 tap for unthreaded plastic sleeve and used an m4 metric screw. Hope it never strips out.
Very happy with results. Much more fun to shift now. Faster too - no more hunting for the buttons. My only concern is the single screw mount for each paddle. I used an M4 tap for unthreaded plastic sleeve and used an m4 metric screw. Hope it never strips out.
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Thanks to all who have documented the MBZ AMG paddle shifter install on a Tiptronic steering wheel. I would not have attempted the project without the details posted by others. No drama-it was straight forward. Hardest thing was placing masking tape template on each side so the paddles would be symmetrical. I used a hobby knife and needle nose plies to remove the foam and then did the fine fit with a Dremel sanding drum.
Very happy with results. Much more fun to shift now. Faster too - no more hunting for the buttons. My only concern is the single screw mount for each paddle. I used an M4 tap for unthreaded plastic sleeve and used an m4 metric screw. Hope it never strips out.
Very happy with results. Much more fun to shift now. Faster too - no more hunting for the buttons. My only concern is the single screw mount for each paddle. I used an M4 tap for unthreaded plastic sleeve and used an m4 metric screw. Hope it never strips out.
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My paddles arrived this week, hope to get this done right after the holidays, can't wait,!
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#45
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Still considering this project, or finding someone local who would do it for me...
Also, I drive my Tip in Manual pretty much every day also. I think it's way more than the 0.01% as someone alluded to earlier, as I don't have many friends I'm "showing off" to in my car... It just is more fun, and with our engine, low revs make it sluggish, slow and quite joyless.
However, would YOU buy a 996 (obviously used) with this mod done?? I would think it would be a harder sell on an already difficult car to move with this type of alteration?
Also, I drive my Tip in Manual pretty much every day also. I think it's way more than the 0.01% as someone alluded to earlier, as I don't have many friends I'm "showing off" to in my car... It just is more fun, and with our engine, low revs make it sluggish, slow and quite joyless.
However, would YOU buy a 996 (obviously used) with this mod done?? I would think it would be a harder sell on an already difficult car to move with this type of alteration?