Paddle Shifters for 5AT

[phnx19]

Hello all, Tomorrow I am heading to ASpec in So Cal to be one of the first 5AT G35 to get test fitted for an OEM stering wheel paddle shifter kit. ...yes that is right a paddle shifter kit for your OEM stering wheel.

My understanding is that if my car setup goes smoothly tomorrow they should start selling them in two to three weeks. Kits are I think sell for $398 and come from a Japaneez company called Works Bell. Will let you know how the test fit goes tomorrow and how it works. If it works well I will give you ASpec's info.

[phnx19]

Hello everyone,The install went well that the paddle shifters works better than I ever expected. My only suggestion is to get your valve body upgraded so it will shift quicker, if you would like to see what they look like go to:



Utilization: Nissan 350Z (Z33)/ INFINITI (G35) 5AT cars

Steering wheel application: factory OEM steering wheel

Many Z33/G35 AT owners have expressed a desire to be able to shift via steering column paddles unfortunately no option existed, up until now. Much to the elation of many Z33/G35 owners, Works Bell has developed a special paddle shifter kit for the Z33/G35 that can be used with the factory steering wheel. The paddle shifter kit is well known by many Z33/G35 users because it can operate the AT sports shift mode without ever releasing the steering wheel. This kit was developed for those enthusiasts that want to combine the sporty feel of the factory steering wheel with an F1 style paddle shift feeling!

As I stated before the copmany that installed mine was "aspec" here is their web link and info, ask for Logan and tell him Jeremy sent you. They are selling them for $398.00

A Spec Products Corporation11223 Rush St. Ste FSouth El Monte, CA 91733

Tel: (626) 618-1100Fax: (626) 618-1108E-mail: [email protected]: 10am - 6pm PSTOpen Monday - Friday

http://www.aspecproducts.com/default2.asp


Modified by phnx19 at 4:51 PM 7/1/2008

[phnx19]

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[crizzle09]

How much did it cost to have installed? Do they have to do anything to the transmission or do they piggy-back these off the manumatic system, if so, do you have to switch into manumatic before you can use them?

[superchargedg]

I can install this myself but does it require any mods to the plastic housing around the steering column at all.

[phnx19]

How much did it cost to have installed? Do they have to do anything to the transmission or do they piggy-back these off the manumatic system, if so, do you have to switch into manumatic before you can use them?

It cost roughly $400 for the kit to have it installed will most likely cost you another $100, but I think you should be able to do it yourself not that hard and yes it piggybacks off the manual system. So once you switch to manual mode, you can use the paddles and/or the shifter. They work great.

[phnx19]

This is posted in the wrong forum. This is the Forced Induction forum.

Contact a mod to have them move the thread.

Actually I have a twin turbo on my 5AT, so the paddle shifters work great with that upgrade.

[phnx19]

I can install this myself but does it require any mods to the plastic housing around the steering column at all.

No it does not require any mods to the plastic housing around the streeting column and yes you can install by yourself. My understanding is that the company is going to post a video instuction on how to install. It is a very clean install you would never know it was after market, great kit.