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HwoALanG · 10-22-2006, 02:03 PM

i know it has been posted many many times but i really can't stand left and right shifting for my 2007 slk 280. how much is paddle shifter and how hard to install it??

if anyone ~~ has some info !!! SHARE PLEASE ~ i have drove about 300mile and i can't not stand this shifting !!!!

discipline · 10-22-2006, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by HwoALanG

i know it has been posted many many times but i really can't stand left and right shifting for my 2007 slk 280. how much is paddle shifter and how hard to install it??

if anyone ~~ has some info !!! SHARE PLEASE ~ i have drove about 300mile and i can't not stand this shifting !!!!

I thought the 2007 SLKs had paddle shifting.. Is it only the 55s that got it?

HwoALanG · 10-23-2006, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by discipline

I thought the 2007 SLKs had paddle shifting.. Is it only the 55s that got it?

no no i meant 2007 come with paddle shifter but i only got 7G because i have to buy AMG Package... which cost me $5000 Extra....

so i just want Paddle shifter !! T.T

tho_schmitz · 10-24-2006, 04:58 AM

If you need to have the paddles, I'm afraid that there's no alternative solution available so far.

If you just want the shifting knobs to be "left = down" and "right = up" you can easily do it on your own (like I did). The most difficult part is to find out at which side a soldering iron gets hot...

Here's a pdf that shows you how: http://www.mbslk.com/files/artikel/S...ippenumbau.pdf

If you need assistance with german text translation, let me know.

Greeetz, Thomas

HwoALanG · 10-24-2006, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tho_schmitz

If you need to have the paddles, I'm afraid that there's no alternative solution available so far.

If you just want the shifting knobs to be "left = down" and "right = up" you can easily do it on your own (like I did). The most difficult part is to find out at which side a soldering iron gets hot...

Here's a pdf that shows you how: http://www.mbslk.com/files/artikel/S...ippenumbau.pdf

If you need assistance with german text translation, let me know.

Greeetz, Thomas

well i don't speak german so...-_-;; but i heard it's possible to be done.

http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-gen...html#post11093

turbosportique ltd · 10-24-2006, 08:18 AM

Hi There!

I ordered paddels for my 55 slk. AMG .....after 2 months they told me I would have to send the car to Germany to have them installed! Silly Boys!
I have found a company in Germany who got them for me.........should arrive within the next two weeks. They have to be car specific to serial numbers.
However this company will only sell to shops and not individuals as they race DTM
Ps I do believe they can only be retro fitted up to June 2006.Will keep you posted and post pictures during and after instasllation. The cost including shipping was $ 1.200,00 Canadian dollars. Plus Installation.......
Ps. I started this search 2 weeks after taking delievery March 30/06

aquascape · 10-24-2006, 10:46 AM

Where did you get these paddles from as i am interested in some of these. I presume they cannot be fitted yourself? Where are you intending to get them fitted?

HwoALanG · 10-25-2006, 10:56 PM

ohhh ~ that's some great news. i'm going to visit dealer on saturday to find out. i will be waiting you to update. thank you for replying mate.

Astin · 10-26-2006, 08:39 PM

my 07 model slk350 is coming with paddles installed. Maybe that is an Australian spec or something - I thought it was standard on all 350 and 55's.

HwoALanG · 10-26-2006, 11:47 PM

in USA, R171 paddle shifter is option with AMG package which cost $5000!!!
other choice is just get SLK 55 AMG...