Is it at all possible to install paddle shifters on the current LS3 Caprice? I've called a few tuners and so far no go.
Thanks,
Greg.
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Is it at all possible to install paddle shifters on the current LS3 Caprice? I've called a few tuners and so far no go.
Thanks,
Greg.
Talk to Jezz @ JSB Performance, sure he can help.
No point when you have a big heavy car and a non dual clutch gearbox.
It maybe a big heavy car, but with alittle tune and some extras "big girl can run" :burnout:
Paddle shifters sound like they could be a bit of fun for the 1/4
I was in Melbourne last week and jeremy from JSB Performance did my Series 1 VF GTS paddle shift upgrade.All up was about $800 including new wheel and paddles with loom
He did the Performance page upgrade on the dash read out which gives Oil Pressure,Oil temperature,Coolant Temperature and a few other things i cant remember now,cost $150 extra
Yes there is! Mate of mine runs 10s in his WM Grange with paddles and ran 270+kmh in 20.8 at the Temora 1000. :burnout: He does find they get in the way for hillclimb twisties etc..Quote:
Originally Posted by MrRPJ
Hardly.. My wife's Subaru Outback is a hoot to drive with the paddle shifters. It's nice to be able to drop back a gear or two without having to lean on the pedal harder or remove your hands from the wheel. I miss them when I jump back into my auto daily VE.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrRPJ
From what I understand the factory install as per the VF (which will go up/down a gear, hold for 7 seconds and then go back to auto mode) isn't possible, but a generic paddle shifter kit which simply hooks into the wiring on the shifter is piece of cake. You might be able to use the VF wheel/paddles in that regard too.
I was looking at these on ebay, not sure of the logistics of getting them onto a VE.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/251495223...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Piece of piss to fit, just need it wired & programmed up.Quote:
Originally Posted by jc_sv8
those are just extensions for the factory paddles, you'll need the actual paddles/switches, etc. as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by jc_sv8
I fitted the vitesse paddles to my Gen F GTS. Fitted straight in the Gen F wheel.
ppl don't call them a barge for no reason ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Wonky
VE is easy! I just had a set of these fitted on the Senator on Tuesday. The actual paddle shifters themselves are an extra $170, otherwise you just use buttons on the steering wheel back cover. I was fortunate to get my paddles from the Grange owner I mentioned previously and he went back to the buttons for hillclimbs etc..Quote:
Originally Posted by jc_sv8
The most time consuming part, which would be much easier with practice and correct tools, was removing the airbag. After that, remove a couple of trims, run an extra wire from the side of the console to under the dash and reassemble (simplified). Love 'em!!
Great post Gary, I did not know this was possible, but is definitely on my to do list now :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Wonky
Gaz have seen those dudes on FB, I thought it would have been keener for Jez to do the job the right way?