Hey dudes-
I just picked up a 2007 G35x, fully loaded with Nav, Tech, etc. Great car but I am missing the manual trans of my previous car. My car is probably wired for paddle shifters but I will verify before placing an order.


So, I wanted to get the opinions of those who have paddle shifters.

Do you use them much? Do they make the car more fun to drive or is it just blah....?

Also, where can I get the best price? Of course I have graphite interior so they are $390 everywhere. I would consider paying $200 but not $400.

Thanks,
Justin

 

I also recently switched from owning mainly (very good Honda) manuals to an automatic G35. Mine is a Sport, so I have the paddles. To be honest, I could take them or leave them. They're neat and all, but I prefer paddles or buttons that rotate with the wheel like my old IS300.

For $400, I'd just use the shift lever to shift. For $200-$300, I might do it. The "click" is satisfying, and it is nice to just shift on the wheel. I don't use them all that much, other than to hear the downshift blip when slowing down, or if I want to get it in 2nd for a corner.

 

They are so worth it, and I am still sticking with that statement after relentlessly modifying a 2005 5AT to fit them.



If you just need to buy new trim, paddles, then mount them up there is no way you will regret it. I found my OEM paddles from a junkyard for $125 shipped...

 

Cool, thanks for the input. I may hit up the wrecking yards for a cheap set.

Justin

 

The yard was selling them on eBay, not sure if that will every happen again.... Maybe I got lucky.

 

Oh man I use mine all the time.

I find them fun when in DS of course rather then using the stick, which at times I feel like is a bit soft on the feedback. Also I like down shifting in regular D mode quickly. Great way to save the brakes on hills, grab a gear for a quick little punch to lane change, or even turning at an intersection at speed. Having the click right at my fingers is nice IMO, plus I get to keep both hands on the wheel.

I do miss having a manual tho. It was just way too hard to find one in good shape and still stock. Maybe I will pickup an older 350z for days I am feeling like rowing some gears.

 

what car are they off of, what year?

 

Ok so I found a good deal on a set from a 2008 G37 and I verified that my car is pre-wired.

Just want to make sure that the 2008 G37 paddles are the same as 2007 G35 and will fit.

Pretty sure they are all the same but can anyone confirm?

Thanks!

 

I have G37 paddles on my 06 G35 couple and love them

 

Definitely worth it!

 

Paddles are cool, and I would love to have them. I'm sure the enthusiast on here would use them pretty often.

But, from what I have heard from people in the automotive biz, the majority of people use them for a few weeks, and the novelty wears off, and they never get used again. Dealers say that is one of the thing they almost never repair, because they never get used.

Don't get me wrong, I think they are awesome, but the majority of people want them, but never use them.

 

I found them to be gimmicky. Never really used it.

I prefer the 6mt. When I had the 3IS, I used maybe once or twice but didn't see the point.

My next car will probably be a 6mt. I have the Q50 now and its no fun.

 

Paddle Shifters?

Advantage, your hands never have to leave the steering wheel and they're fun! Is it worth $400 to put them on SLICK? Not at this point!
Gary

 

I wish these were available for my 06 Coupe. I'd get them in a heartbeat!

 

There are so many reasons to buy a true Sport model, but the shifters would be less important than the suspension and the seats. There are many reasons to buy an X. My car will never be an X, your car will never be a Sport. I say love the car you bought.