GS400 with paddle shifters. Can this be done?
06-06-11, 12:19 PM
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GS400 with paddle shifters. Can this be done?
Just wondering if the paddle shifters can be retrofitted onto the GS steering wheel since we already have the shifters on the steering wheel.. Ebay has a few IS250/350 complete steering wheels and also individual paddle shifter kits..
I've seen this done on an older Infiniti FX35 and it turned out great. I understand there would be some cutting and fabricating which i can't do but it would be really impressive to see a mod like this on the GS..
heres a few links
IS250 paddle shifters
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lexus...item33686361b2
Infiniti FX50 shifters (look better IMO)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INFIN...item415a5da3eb
complete steering wheel.. Stitching would have to be replaced with tan and plastic painted but i wonder if it would fit
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-10...item20b94f6780
where's Jeff, he could do this
06-06-11, 02:19 PM
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06-06-11, 02:41 PM
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Good find... Thanks ...
looks like you would need to change out the steering wheel and unable to use
stock wheel?
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06-06-11, 02:57 PM
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i believe so. might as well change it to a works bell wheel
they have a kit designed for the GS4 and IS3
06-06-11, 03:00 PM
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if it worked with a QD wheel ide be so happy...
06-06-11, 03:18 PM
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if it worked with a QD wheel ide be so happy...
QD?
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06-06-11, 03:29 PM
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Ordered! Thanks for posting that!
06-06-11, 03:30 PM
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QD?
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quick detach steering wheel.
add some race harness, bucket seats, fully gutted interior, and cage and youll be on your way
.... to the track!
06-06-11, 04:51 PM
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Ordered! Thanks for posting that!
What did you order the paddle shifters?
06-06-11, 04:52 PM
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06-06-11, 05:11 PM
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having paddles just adds the cool factor. same eshifting but now with paddles
06-06-11, 05:20 PM
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06-06-11, 07:44 PM
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It's too bad Lexus made it so you can only start in 2nd gear with the eshift. They took something that could have been fun and made it about as fun as pinching your finger in a door.
06-07-11, 12:05 AM
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I love note 4 on the website. Use at your own risk hahaha. Just get the chip/triptronic from a 01+ OEM Quality can't be beat.
06-07-11, 01:40 PM
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sigh i wish we could program our eshift to stay on 1st gear.
06-06-11, 12:19 PM
GS400 with paddle shifters. Can this be done?
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