DIY: Installing Sport paddles

Old Dec 21, 2007 | 10:48 AM
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I discovered that the windows auto up/down feature was disabled after the battery disconnect as well as the auto tilt feature of the steering column. I just edited the first post (toward the bottom) with instructions to reactive these features.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Thanks again Lemodular.

In the very beginning of your instructions, you list a torx T10 tamper proof bit under tools you used. Should this be a T30?

Can you also clarify why you chose to use the 2 coarser screws as opposed to the ones Jason supplied? Were the threads on the supplied screws too fine to get a good bite?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by AlterZgo
Thanks again Lemodular.

In the very beginning of your instructions, you list a torx T10 tamper proof bit under tools you used. Should this be a T30?

Can you also clarify why you chose to use the 2 coarser screws as opposed to the ones Jason supplied? Were the threads on the supplied screws too fine to get a good bite?
Yes it should be a T-30, thanks for catching that. I wrote that write-up very late that night. It is now corrected.

I chose to use the coarser threaded screws because it matches better with the existing oem screws that attaches the plastic to plastic. It will probably bite into the non-threaded plastic hole better than the 10mm bolts supplied by Jason. The bolts looks like it is made for torquing more than anchoring.

Please verify the screw size, I only guessed at the size. Use the existing screw to get a better match.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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I have a doubt regarding the hole for the power steering column switch. I have a base 2007 G and I don't have that switch because I don't get electrical column steering. If I mount the paddles I imagine that I will have a hole in my column setup???
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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wow, great write up!!
 
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Old Dec 30, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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brilliant! thanks for this.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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awesome info... Thanks!

One question though... I see that Jason put the kit together for us... how much???
I read through the whole thread but didn't see this info. Sorry if I missed it.
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Old Jan 1, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AesonVirus
awesome info... Thanks!

One question though... I see that Jason put the kit together for us... how much???
I read through the whole thread but didn't see this info. Sorry if I missed it.
Thanks!

the link is buried in the original post, but here is the thread Jason started for orders.

https://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2523343

as for the non-powered steering adjustment ****, please call Jason or to verify the lower trim that will fit your application (I don't know what it looks like).
 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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I bought the paddle set from Jason@Riverside, they just came in the mail today. I can't wait to do the install. Many thanks to Lemodular for the write-up.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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Only $200 ?!?

This detailed description makes the install look super easy.
Has anyone else, not having a clue as to what they are doing, followed this precedure and had good results yet?
Any work behind the steering wheel has always had me a little nervous. I don't want a face full of airbag.
I assume the disconnected battery takes care of this threat?

And with the airbag being so easy to remove, the $10 airbag anti-theft bolt install may be a good idea at the same time.

I'm doing this.... I'm just waiting for feedback from others.

Thanks for the write-up!!!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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What's the airbag anti-theft bolt you're talking about?
people steal airbags?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by disgookonfiya
What's the airbag anti-theft bolt you're talking about?
people steal airbags?
Airbag theft used to be rampant a few years back, but I don't think it's as bad now. Then again, some people will steal a car like this for parts and the airbag is quite an expensive part that's easy to move since it doesn't have any way to identify as stolen.

The anti-theft bolts (they made some for driver and passenger side airbags) have round tapered heads so that they're not easy to grip. The Nissan ones should fit Infiniti cars, but I don't know for sure.

http://performancenissanparts.com/products/?id=4011
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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oh ok, so it's like a wheel lock for your airbag.... nice, don't think i need it though (just in case my car needs servicing and i forgot where i put the key) but it is a fairly inexpensive buy, and nice to know it is available if i ever think i need it....
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 03:05 PM
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wow, lemodular, AWESOME writeup man, so detailed & marked up... nice. I wish I can find the patience to do a writeup like this, the fx guys are waiting for a guide from me for how to do there conversion for a while now ... never got around to documenting anything as well as you did you did. some job, good going
 
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