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Old 11-10-2006   #21 (permalink)
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My dealer has just ordered a new pair of steering wheel with the awesome shift paddles for my SLK. Have installed and man I just love the pair of new paddles....

Here are some pics taken from my vehicle.
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Looks good mate.

Enjoy and welcome to SLKWorld
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Nice !

Could you give us an idea on the cost of the whole wheel with the paddles?
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anyone have the 2007 030 package steering wheel part #'s?
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Nice !

Could you give us an idea on the cost of the whole wheel with the paddles?

I paid approx US$1,030 of the entire steering wheel inclusive of labour where they helped me to install.....
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I paid approx US$1,030 of the entire steering wheel inclusive of labour where they helped me to install.....
I presume this is in the UK? (the photos show RHD) When you get the chance, could you update location in your profile? Thanks.
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I think its Singapore Eddy mate.
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WOW! How can you tell from the photos that it's Singapore?
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WOW! How can you tell from the photos that it's Singapore?
Ah now thats a trade secret right there mate!
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I played with the paddles in the black series a bit, I was quite impressed how tight and precise they felt. Much better than the conventional buttons. But the plastic still looks a little cheap. I spotted some ali paddles on a BM that look gorgeous. AMG should do some titanium ones.
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Do you know what make they where on the BM mate?

Still waiting to get the amg ones fitted but planning some aftermarket ones also
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Still waiting to get the amg ones fitted but planning some aftermarket ones also


http://www.smgpaddles.com/Product.html

I don't think these were the ones. but similar.
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I think its Singapore Eddy mate.
DansSlk,

You are real sharp, I am just as puzzled that you can tell that it is from Singapore, thumbs up for you . Anyway, a great slk community...
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You are real sharp, I am just as puzzled that you can tell that it is from Singapore, thumbs up for you . Anyway, a great slk community...


Mikesedan, what's the button near the handbrake lever just aft of the center console control knobs? Is this part of the SLK?

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I will gamble thats for the phone kit he has installed.

Its not an original part of the car
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I will gamble thats for the phone kit he has installed.

Its not an original part of the car
Exactly, that was the bluetooth kit from Nokia.....
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out of my budget... if anyone wants to make me a birthday gift ?
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oh my god !~~~~~ why isn't my dealer trying install my paddle shifter

!!!! WHY !!! WHY !!!!!!
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