Upgrade to paddle shifting!

**dsb** · 08-22-2006

Dan or anyone else with access to MB parts,

There's a MB forum member that had recent problems with his paddle shift levers. Now, hopefully it is a quick easy fix and the issue will not reappear.

Anyways, I asked him/her to get info. Yogibear458 sent these pics.

Can you identify if the part(s) can be order and the cost?

Thanks,

dsb

DansSlk · 08-22-2006

Hi mate,

The part is the paddle shifter itself you can see the paddle and then the contact switch behind it the PN is the bit after the AMG A something.

Technically you can go to your dealer and order that part yes but you might find it incompatible with your steering wheel you can see how the assembly is removable and the opening is left in the wheel but on the button shifters the button is fully integrated the button uses a pin built into the wheel to hinge it.

I think easty was going to take his wheel apart and have a look see inside and see what can be done i will try and order this part in the morning and see what happens

*easty* · 08-22-2006

Yeah I'm going to do that... soon as it's not 105 degree's outside.

sorry mate I have no place here to work on the car in the cool.

DansSlk · 08-23-2006

Thats no problem at all easty do it in your own time mate there is no rush.

I just said to dsb about i so he knows somebody is looking into it also i have been on the phone to AMG this morning and they are looking into the paddles also

**dsb** · 08-23-2006

Dan,
Thanks for the follow up!

Easty,
I'll wait for you to determine if it's easy or not.

I know you don't like working on your car in 100+ weather. I sure don't like working on my car when one leg is in a sling!

aquascape · 09-19-2006

I spoke to AMG in Germany about having the buttons changed for paddles and they came back with the following response:-

we just fit this paddels in our workshop, because there is no mounting guidelines.

We don´t sell this for the accessories market.

With best regards

Frank Meister
Key Account Management
Mercedes-AMG GmbH
W601 - MS
Daimlerstr. 1
71563 Affalterbach/Germany

www.mercedes-amg.com

DansSlk · 09-19-2006

Thats weird mate because of you look at the performance studio they do sell them for the accessories market and i have a dealer list to prove it.

If you go hunting around the AMG site to find the performance studio then download the price list you will find them on there.

aquascape · 09-20-2006

I know i have seen them on there but AMG don't seem to want to know!

**alroumi** · 09-24-2006

Any one orderd these?
I would like to get these for my 55 but I am afraid I cant get them installed

DansSlk · 09-24-2006

Yeah i have some waiting

**alroumi** · 09-24-2006

When you install it can you make a breif explanation with pictures if possible describing the steps needed to finish installing the shifter paddles

aquascape · 10-08-2006

Did you ever received these paddles and get them fitted to your car anyone?

DansSlk · 10-08-2006

Got them waiting at the dealer my car is off the road currently but they will be fitted once its ready again

silk55 · 10-26-2006

dan: really looking forward to the install.

HwoALanG · 11-01-2006

i sent the email to dealer and this is their reply...-_-

The paddle shifters for these cars are a factory option only. There is no possible way to add this option to your vehicle.

Sorry for the inconvenience,
James Butcher
Parts Advisor
Euro Motorcars Germantown
301-601-5500

DansSlk · 11-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by HwoALanG

i sent the email to dealer and this is their reply...-_-

The paddle shifters for these cars are a factory option only. There is no possible way to add this option to your vehicle.

Sorry for the inconvenience,
James Butcher
Parts Advisor
Euro Motorcars Germantown
301-601-5500

replied in the other thread

silk55 · 11-03-2006

dan: which other thread?

HwoALanG · 11-03-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by silk55

dan: which other thread?

http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...slk-280-a.html

silk55 · 11-03-2006

thanx for the link

HwoALanG · 11-04-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by silk55

thanx for the link

no problem ~ have wonderful day mate ~~

08-22-2006	#2 (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	Hi mate, The part is the paddle shifter itself you can see the paddle and then the contact switch behind it the PN is the bit after the AMG A something. Technically you can go to your dealer and order that part yes but you might find it incompatible with your steering wheel you can see how the assembly is removable and the opening is left in the wheel but on the button shifters the button is fully integrated the button uses a pin built into the wheel to hinge it. I think easty was going to take his wheel apart and have a look see inside and see what can be done i will try and order this part in the morning and see what happens __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

08-22-2006	#3 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Yeah I'm going to do that... soon as it's not 105 degree's outside. sorry mate I have no place here to work on the car in the cool. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

08-23-2006	#4 (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	Thats no problem at all easty do it in your own time mate there is no rush. I just said to dsb about i so he knows somebody is looking into it also i have been on the phone to AMG this morning and they are looking into the paddles also __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

09-19-2006	#7 (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	Thats weird mate because of you look at the performance studio they do sell them for the accessories market and i have a dealer list to prove it. If you go hunting around the AMG site to find the performance studio then download the price list you will find them on there. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

09-24-2006	#9 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,275 Country: Thanks: 291 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Any one orderd these? I would like to get these for my 55 but I am afraid I cant get them installed __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

08-23-2006	#5 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Dan, Thanks for the follow up! Easty, I'll wait for you to determine if it's easy or not. I know you don't like working on your car in 100+ weather. I sure don't like working on my car when one leg is in a sling!

09-19-2006	#6 (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 AMG in Germany about having the buttons changed for paddles and they came back with the following response:- we just fit this paddels in our workshop, because there is no mounting guidelines. We don´t sell this for the accessories market. With best regards Frank Meister Key Account Management Mercedes-AMG GmbH W601 - MS Daimlerstr. 1 71563 Affalterbach/Germany www.mercedes-amg.com

09-20-2006	#8 (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 know i have seen them on there but AMG don't seem to want to know!

09-24-2006	#10 (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 i have some waiting __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

09-24-2006	#11 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,275 Country: Thanks: 291 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	When you install it can you make a breif explanation with pictures if possible describing the steps needed to finish installing the shifter paddles __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

10-08-2006	#12 (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 you ever received these paddles and get them fitted to your car anyone?

10-08-2006	#13 (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	Got them waiting at the dealer my car is off the road currently but they will be fitted once its ready again __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

10-26-2006	#14 (permalink)
silk55 SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston MASS (USA) Posts: 30 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dan: really looking forward to the install.

11-01-2006	#15 (permalink)
HwoALanG Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellicott City & Salisbury, MD Vehicle: 2007 SLK 280 Other Toys: COMPUTER? And1 and on Posts: 306 Country: Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	i need paddle shifter !!! i sent the email to dealer and this is their reply...-_- The paddle shifters for these cars are a factory option only. There is no possible way to add this option to your vehicle. Sorry for the inconvenience, James Butcher Parts Advisor Euro Motorcars Germantown 301-601-5500

11-03-2006	#17 (permalink)
silk55 SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston MASS (USA) Posts: 30 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dan: which other thread?

11-03-2006	#19 (permalink)
silk55 SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston MASS (USA) Posts: 30 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	thanx for the link