Custom paddle shifters prototype
#61
Well, yes and no, there is no aluminum in my interior at all.
There is simulated CF in the leather in the seats and door.
The CF is dark enough behind the wheel that it does not pop out at all in the XKR-S all black interior much less so then a silver aluminum paddle. There is certainly no plastic like the current shifters anywhere else in my cockpit maybe in the trunk.
Then you have all the exterior CF parts on the XKR-S.
There is simulated CF in the leather in the seats and door.
The CF is dark enough behind the wheel that it does not pop out at all in the XKR-S all black interior much less so then a silver aluminum paddle. There is certainly no plastic like the current shifters anywhere else in my cockpit maybe in the trunk.
Then you have all the exterior CF parts on the XKR-S.
Yes, on the XKR-S with the simulated CF seat trim I see your point. I have aluminum foot pedals and an aluminum foot rest pedal. I think leaving my shifters bushed aluminum or anodizing them gloss black with the foot pedals to match my gloss black trim will look best. My seats and partial door panels are Ivory. Everything has to tie together. We all have aluminum looking trim around all of our interior air vents, steering wheel (center and controls), and doors (controls and lever). Consequently, brushed aluminum is a safe and generic finish choice for everyone.
Last edited by DGL; 02-21-2014 at 09:03 AM.
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#66
Are you referring to the 16-way seat switch packs? They are an entire assembly and are less than $150 each. Getting ready to do this to my car.
#68
I'm also interested in the paddles as I may switch mine out for track days.
#69
I believe all of the 2014 cars have the piano window switches. Your dealer should not make you take them if they are not right though.
#70
I'm not getting then from the dealer as they want 600 each.
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Yes, they are piano black. The "L" shaped trim piece behind the window buttons. I agree $600 is way too much. Holy crap! The $600 must include something else too.
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Please include me for a set of the alum. paddles for my 2011 XKR. Reading all the post and Im not sure, are you making pcs. to go over the stock unit or replacement of the whole paddle? Im up for which ever you build. Will you give all of us a pot when ready please. Thanks and this is a great forum. Steve
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jahummer (02-21-2014)
#76
Sure do, they are T2R6547MMU and here is where I got them and get 99% of my jag parts. If you call ask for Greg, he went through hoops to get me the factory XKR Alcantara Steering wheel. They are true british car enthusiasts.
SWITCH-PADDLE GEAR SHIFT - Terrys Jaguar Parts - T2R6547MMU
They also don't BS you with Tax and super high shipping.
SWITCH-PADDLE GEAR SHIFT - Terrys Jaguar Parts - T2R6547MMU
They also don't BS you with Tax and super high shipping.
#78
Carbon Fiber Paddles?
Richzak recently posted photos of his new carbon fiber-look engine cover - see https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2l-xkr-112687/. Sure, it's not the real thing but it looks great and was very inexpensive. So I thought that the same method - hydrographic printing - might be worth considering as an inexpensive way to change the look of the existing paddles and, I think, be able to retain the illuminated + and -. This doesn't solve the size or plastic/metal issues discussed above, but does enable you change the look.
You can do them (and any other parts) in your choice of various patterns of carbon fiber, metal and other designs. A great way to customize your ride.
See Cool Coatz website: Cool Coatz Hydrographic Coatings Hoschton Georgia Cool Coats Water Transfer Printing Liquid Printing and click on the graphic patterns dropdown box. They even offer a Jaguar skin pattern!
You can do them (and any other parts) in your choice of various patterns of carbon fiber, metal and other designs. A great way to customize your ride.
See Cool Coatz website: Cool Coatz Hydrographic Coatings Hoschton Georgia Cool Coats Water Transfer Printing Liquid Printing and click on the graphic patterns dropdown box. They even offer a Jaguar skin pattern!
#79
Sure do, they are T2R6547MMU and here is where I got them and get 99% of my jag parts. If you call ask for Greg, he went through hoops to get me the factory XKR Alcantara Steering wheel. They are true british car enthusiasts.
SWITCH-PADDLE GEAR SHIFT - Terrys Jaguar Parts - T2R6547MMU
They also don't BS you with Tax and super high shipping.
SWITCH-PADDLE GEAR SHIFT - Terrys Jaguar Parts - T2R6547MMU
They also don't BS you with Tax and super high shipping.
Part: $6.04
Shipping:$80.00
I don't think so.
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