Upgrade to paddle shifting! - Page 3

DansSlk · 11-19-2006

Have you given them that part number yet?

BADMOON · 11-23-2006

they there dan... i have a 2006 slk 280, do u know if i can change it to a paddle shifter as well??

DansSlk · 11-23-2006

Yeah of course you can mate.

Not sure if i posted the PN in this thread will update back with an answer in a mo

**etyu** · 11-23-2006

Here's a link to the thread posted by HwoALanG: http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...fter-part.html

It lists the PN as provided by DansSLK.

DansSlk · 11-23-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Here's a link to the thread posted by HwoALanG: http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...fter-part.html

It lists the PN as provided by DansSLK.

Ah thanks buddy.

I knew it was about somewhere but for the life of me i could not find it.

**etyu** · 11-23-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

Ah thanks buddy.

I knew it was about somewhere but for the life of me i could not find it.

Welcome mate.

zxxn · 01-05-2007

Paddle part number is 171-267-00-46. It comes with left and right paddles as a set. I got price quote $105 plus tax from my US dealer. One of local dealer has it in stock. As new paddle does not have clip part on the body to be mounted on the steering wheel, it needs mounting hardware. As old paddle switch has clip part, mounting is done by just pushing the switch into steering wheel. It means steering wheel assembly needs to be opened for installation of new paddles. Anyone knows how to open the wheel assembly?

DansSlk · 01-05-2007

Did the dealer give you that info mate?

Thing is i have had my steering wheel stripped out and you cant access the paddles from the wheel the airbag fills the space inside it and once thats out its just a plastic shell with a hole cut in it for the airbag and switch wires to pass out you cant even see the wire for the gear selectors you will be better pulling them out of the holder around them you will see what i mean if you look at how the buttons are mounted.

To remove the wheel is very easy if you want to have a look yourself simply remove the airbag its held on by 2 screws and if you want the whole thing off remove the big central bolt found under the airbag but be very careful working in case you set it off in your face

aquascape · 01-06-2007

I spoke to my dealer about this part number 171-267-00-46 and he reckons that is the part number for the buttons, not the paddles and that you cannot fit the paddles to existing steering wheel with buttons, you need to buy a new steering wheel for £925

DansSlk · 01-06-2007

Yeah thats the feeling i was getting from looking also

aquascape · 06-01-2007

Did anyone ever find out if these paddles can be fitted?

DansSlk · 06-01-2007

Yes they can be mate soembody has done it.

Best to remove the wheel and get it on a bench then butcher the buttons off and insert the paddles.

I have attached an EPC expolded diagram below and you can see the paddles in the picture, to be fair to the dealer they are still called rocker switches but as you can see they are paddles.

The part number is the one listed above.

aquascape · 06-01-2007

Would it be easier to try and get a whole new steering wheel?

If so Does anyone have the part numbers for the different steering wheels.
I am after the slk55 one leather with the paddle shifters on, not the buttons?
Looking to change my steering wheel with the buttons on to one with the paddles instead.

DansSlk · 06-01-2007

A17146053039E37 - 07MY wheel in black leather

RRP £1,002.36

leelk · 06-01-2007

are you looking for the 2006 or 2007 version?
the 06 is a button and the 07 is the paddle shift like the attached pic from Dan

aquascape · 06-01-2007

The version with the paddle shifters on to replace my steering wheel which has the buttons

leelk · 06-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquascape

The version with the paddle shifters on to replace my steering wheel which has the buttons

If you are replacing the steering wheel anyways, go for the 07 paddle shifter cause it looks alot better than the 06 which are just buttons. I wish mine was the paddle shifter instead of just buttons

DansSlk · 06-01-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by aquascape

The version with the paddle shifters on to replace my steering wheel which has the buttons

OK if you use the part number i posted that will give you the 2007 steering wheel with paddles.

aquascape · 06-01-2007

Is this something Mercedes could fit if i bought one or is there anyone on here in the UK who would fit it?

DansSlk · 06-01-2007

MB would fit it for you or you could do it yourself mate.

An easy job really to replace the wheel it just takes elbow grease to make sure everything is installed nice and tight afterward cause you don't want the bolt going for a trip of its own while your driving along.

Its literally 2 screws and a bolt, you move the wheel as far back as you can to get max clearance behind it and the dash then pull the battery remove the 2 screws for the airbag unplug that remove the retaining bolt and pull the wheel off.

New one lines up with the markers on the column bolt goes back in tighten as much as humanly possible plug airbag back in place airbag back into the middle of the wheel insert the 2 screws plug in battery and jobs done.

A monkey could do it in fact i do this job quite often

11-19-2006	#41 (permalink)
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01-05-2007	#48 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,756 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Did the dealer give you that info mate? Thing is i have had my steering wheel stripped out and you cant access the paddles from the wheel the airbag fills the space inside it and once thats out its just a plastic shell with a hole cut in it for the airbag and switch wires to pass out you cant even see the wire for the gear selectors you will be better pulling them out of the holder around them you will see what i mean if you look at how the buttons are mounted. To remove the wheel is very easy if you want to have a look yourself simply remove the airbag its held on by 2 screws and if you want the whole thing off remove the big central bolt found under the airbag but be very careful working in case you set it off in your face __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

01-06-2007	#50 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,756 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	Yeah thats the feeling i was getting from looking also __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

11-23-2006	#42 (permalink)
BADMOON SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SHERMAN OAKS, CA Vehicle: SLK28 Posts: 47 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	they there dan... i have a 2006 slk 280, do u know if i can change it to a paddle shifter as well??

01-05-2007	#47 (permalink)
zxxn SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 54 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Paddle part number is 171-267-00-46. It comes with left and right paddles as a set. I got price quote $105 plus tax from my US dealer. One of local dealer has it in stock. As new paddle does not have clip part on the body to be mounted on the steering wheel, it needs mounting hardware. As old paddle switch has clip part, mounting is done by just pushing the switch into steering wheel. It means steering wheel assembly needs to be opened for installation of new paddles. Anyone knows how to open the wheel assembly?

01-06-2007	#49 (permalink)
aquascape Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Midlands, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Posts: 100 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I spoke to my dealer about this part number 171-267-00-46 and he reckons that is the part number for the buttons, not the paddles and that you cannot fit the paddles to existing steering wheel with buttons, you need to buy a new steering wheel for £925

06-01-2007	#51 (permalink)
aquascape Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Midlands, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Posts: 100 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Did anyone ever find out if these paddles can be fitted?

06-01-2007	#53 (permalink)
aquascape Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Midlands, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Posts: 100 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Would it be easier to try and get a whole new steering wheel? If so Does anyone have the part numbers for the different steering wheels. I am after the slk55 one leather with the paddle shifters on, not the buttons? Looking to change my steering wheel with the buttons on to one with the paddles instead.

06-01-2007	#54 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,756 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	A17146053039E37 - 07MY wheel in black leather RRP £1,002.36 __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

06-01-2007	#55 (permalink)
leelk Senior SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Ramon, CA Vehicle: 06 SLK55 AMG Posts: 135 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	are you looking for the 2006 or 2007 version? the 06 is a button and the 07 is the paddle shift like the attached pic from Dan

06-01-2007	#56 (permalink)
aquascape Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Midlands, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Posts: 100 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The version with the paddle shifters on to replace my steering wheel which has the buttons

06-01-2007	#59 (permalink)
aquascape Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Midlands, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Posts: 100 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Is this something Mercedes could fit if i bought one or is there anyone on here in the UK who would fit it?

06-01-2007	#60 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,756 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	MB would fit it for you or you could do it yourself mate. An easy job really to replace the wheel it just takes elbow grease to make sure everything is installed nice and tight afterward cause you don't want the bolt going for a trip of its own while your driving along. Its literally 2 screws and a bolt, you move the wheel as far back as you can to get max clearance behind it and the dash then pull the battery remove the 2 screws for the airbag unplug that remove the retaining bolt and pull the wheel off. New one lines up with the markers on the column bolt goes back in tighten as much as humanly possible plug airbag back in place airbag back into the middle of the wheel insert the 2 screws plug in battery and jobs done. A monkey could do it in fact i do this job quite often __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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