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Old 02-25-2007, 11:16 AM   #47 (permalink)
NickWill
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Date registered: Feb 2007
Vehicle: SLK 280 2007, C180 Kompressor 2004
Location: Shropshire, UK
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Does anyone know if you can buy and if the Paddles on new models, can be retrofited to exising models in place of the buttons?

I find the buttons harder to use and ferrari's that i have driven with teh paddles seem much better
Hi, My first post - I hope it helps...

Am collecting a new SLK 280 on March 1. It was delivered to the UK dealer a week or so back without paddles, although I specifically ordered the 7-G gearbox and specified paddles. It seems that it was a factory error. Initially I was told that paddles could not be retrofitted, but after realising that the only option that I would be satisfied with would be a re-order the dealer fitted a brand new steering wheel with paddles. They also updated the relevant software. So it seems that it is possible, but would not like to guess the cost of a new steering wheel if not covered by MB...
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