Paddle shifter install on tiptronic - write up
#61
Intermediate
Mercedes W204 Paddles
Does anyone know if the paddles from a Mercedes W204 C Class would be suitable to do this job?
I found a really cheap steering wheel but can’t find any part numbers to check against those in this thread.
Thanks for any information/advice
I found a really cheap steering wheel but can’t find any part numbers to check against those in this thread.
Thanks for any information/advice
#62
Rennlist Member
Nope, the paddles were reversed when i test drove it. So the Blue wire from the upshift paddle connects to the Brown/Red wire and the Yellow wire from the downshift paddle connects to the Yellow/Brown wire.
#63
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Can you cross reference the referrenced paddle shifter with this model car? If the referenced shifters will work with this model then you should be ok. But i have no idea if the Porsche wiring from the car into the steering wheel will match up with this wheel. The recommended paddles aren't that expensive, although a bit of work to install to the Porsche wheel, and the process is well documented.
#64
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Seems like I researched them years ago when I was doing mine, and they are the same as the AMG ones, except plastic !! (get the AMG ones)
#65
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Has anyone done this paddle modification with a manual(no Tip buttons) steering wheel? If so, please post photos. I'm considering this on a 996 TTT.
Thanks!
Thanks!
#69
4-spoke wheel?
My “new” car is in Florida and I’m so enthusiastic to do this project I’ve already bought paddles and am considering buying a spare wheel.. but now I’m realizing I hav no idea what wheel my car has... will this install work on a 4-spoke wheel? Hoping I have the 3 but seems very good to get the answer in the thread.
#70
My DIY build for my Boxster tiptronic, need to do the wiring and fit, going to swap out the 3d printed with CNC once up and running, your thoughts?
switch and paddle
switches fitted to arm and showing MOMO spacer, wiring complete
back of system
from the side
testing switches and wiring
switch and paddle
switches fitted to arm and showing MOMO spacer, wiring complete
back of system
from the side
testing switches and wiring
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az968gpw (04-20-2023)
#71
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Ecs has a set in carbon fiber for the Audi S4
I have a set on my 09 cabriolet beautiful
I have a set on my 09 cabriolet beautiful
#72
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#73
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I've had mine installed for several years now, and i have to say it makes the Tip a whole lot more fun to drive in manual mode.
#74
Porsche 993 / 996 / 986 tiptronic conversion to paddle shifters
Nice work !
We also have gt3 steering wheels for porsche 996, that come plug and play for tiptronic buttons upgrade to new paddle shifters steering wheel,
we included a built in adapter for the core, convertor for tiptronic to paddle shifters, and plug adapter for the airbag, all original 991.2 parts,
also available for sale if someone interested to do such conversion office@wisemotorsports.eu
We also have gt3 steering wheels for porsche 996, that come plug and play for tiptronic buttons upgrade to new paddle shifters steering wheel,
we included a built in adapter for the core, convertor for tiptronic to paddle shifters, and plug adapter for the airbag, all original 991.2 parts,
also available for sale if someone interested to do such conversion office@wisemotorsports.eu
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Einsteiger (07-06-2023)
#75
I have this mod (MB Paddle shifters) in the queue. Certainly, back burner for now but definitely something worth doing in the future. I keep lurking & circling back here every once in a while.