GS400 with paddle shifters. Can this be done?
06-08-11, 08:33 AM
#32
Can u give me the part numbers here or PM me please.. I found some
links in Japan and had to use google translate.. I found a DIY but no pictures..
looks like you need 3 parts.. Shifters, swith wire, switch bracket..
I wish i could see pics..
Heres the link
http://honyaku.yahoofs.jp/url_result...zcHg=,qfor%3D0
Thanks
links in Japan and had to use google translate.. I found a DIY but no pictures..
looks like you need 3 parts.. Shifters, swith wire, switch bracket..
I wish i could see pics..
Heres the link
http://honyaku.yahoofs.jp/url_result...zcHg=,qfor%3D0
Thanks
http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate...rUrl=Translate
06-08-11, 08:44 AM
#33
I sent you a pm, I also translated this via babelfish..lol..better than I can do:
http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate...rUrl=Translate
http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate...rUrl=Translate
PM sent as well
07-26-11, 06:41 PM
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07-27-11, 04:19 AM
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Almost on power all the time. I use the e-shift all the time as well. It seems like you can control the shift better if you let off the throttle a bit when changing gears. Possibly changing the load on the engine and letting it shift up?? Not sure if it really does. However, I do have a blast using mine coming out of corners!!!!! Would kill to have it go to 1st though. Would hate to not have the e-shift option when I want it.
07-27-11, 05:48 AM
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For those of you with a GS400 that want to do this mod, why not use a '01-'05 GS steering wheel (with the wood; non e-shift) with a '03-'04 RX air bag?
The e-shift wires would still be there (just not able to plug into the new steering wheel) so you could simply attach them to the new paddle shift kit. Then you have a nice oem Lexus steering wheel with the aftermarket paddle shifters.
IMHO a CRAZY aftermarket steering wheel may look out of place especially if the car isn't heavily modded.
The e-shift wires would still be there (just not able to plug into the new steering wheel) so you could simply attach them to the new paddle shift kit. Then you have a nice oem Lexus steering wheel with the aftermarket paddle shifters.
IMHO a CRAZY aftermarket steering wheel may look out of place especially if the car isn't heavily modded.
07-27-11, 05:50 AM
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It could be just me who thinks that it feels better to shift with a paddle shifter than using the shift button.
I was thinking the same line mate hence why I asked the question.
Yeah, I do spirited driving sometimes (in a safe and controlled manner of course! 
) and when I do, I will use the E-Shift function. I wish that the system can go to 1st gear though as does everybody else...
Almost on power all the time. I use the e-shift all the time as well. It seems like you can control the shift better if you let off the throttle a bit when changing gears. Possibly changing the load on the engine and letting it shift up?? Not sure if it really does. However, I do have a blast using mine coming out of corners!!!!! Would kill to have it go to 1st though. Would hate to not have the e-shift option when I want it.
) and when I do, I will use the E-Shift function. I wish that the system can go to 1st gear though as does everybody else...
09-17-11, 01:57 PM
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For those of you with a GS400 that want to do this mod, why not use a '01-'05 GS steering wheel (with the wood; non e-shift) with a '03-'04 RX air bag?
The e-shift wires would still be there (just not able to plug into the new steering wheel) so you could simply attach them to the new paddle shift kit. Then you have a nice oem Lexus steering wheel with the aftermarket paddle shifters. IMHO a CRAZY aftermarket steering wheel may look out of place especially if the car isn't heavily modded.
The e-shift wires would still be there (just not able to plug into the new steering wheel) so you could simply attach them to the new paddle shift kit. Then you have a nice oem Lexus steering wheel with the aftermarket paddle shifters.
IMHO a CRAZY aftermarket steering wheel may look out of place especially if the car isn't heavily modded.Just bought a 98 GS4 and am new to the forums. I like the e-shift funtionality, but not so enthusiastic about the buttons or their placement.
The solution described by Rock sounds perfect, but has anyone actually done this? I know some have used the single stage airbag from an RX but has anyone used the Works Bell also?
Thanks guys... the CL forums are awesome... tons of info that will end up draining my bank account.
09-17-11, 09:37 PM
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Hi,
Just bought a 98 GS4 and am new to the forums. I like the e-shift funtionality, but not so enthusiastic about the buttons or their placement.
The solution described by Rock sounds perfect, but has anyone actually done this? I know some have used the single stage airbag from an RX but has anyone used the Works Bell also?
Thanks guys... the CL forums are awesome... tons of info that will end up draining my bank account.
Just bought a 98 GS4 and am new to the forums. I like the e-shift funtionality, but not so enthusiastic about the buttons or their placement.
The solution described by Rock sounds perfect, but has anyone actually done this? I know some have used the single stage airbag from an RX but has anyone used the Works Bell also?
Thanks guys... the CL forums are awesome... tons of info that will end up draining my bank account.
09-18-11, 03:44 PM
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I liked Rocks suggestion over just using the Works Bell with stock wheel because I also want to swap to a wood wheel, I forgot to mention that in my post.