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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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Default 2003 350z Paddle Shifter Installation?

I searched around before I posted this and couldn't find anything so I apologize if this is a re-post of something that has already been asked. I'm interested in getting Paddle Shifters installed into my Manual 6SPD 03' Z.I do love the feeling and enjoyment I get from using a clutch and always have, but I hate having to use the clutch constantly when I'm in heavy traffic plus faster acceleration from a quicker shifting clutch is more enjoyable. I know the cost will vary but I was wondering if anyone could give me a rough estimate? I wouldn't want some low rate Paddle Shifters installed that turn my car into a glorified automatic, I would use high end parts so that it genuinely shifted a lot faster than I can now. I'm not the most tech savvy guy so apologies if I butchered some terminology.

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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 08:56 PM
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Old Oct 15, 2014 | 08:59 PM
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Dis gon be good
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 02:14 PM
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The cost won't vary dude, it'll be vastly prohibitive. Have you seen a 350Z with a paddle shift fitted??
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 05:55 AM
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Cheaper to buy an entirely new car that comes with paddles
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Old Oct 17, 2014 | 06:56 AM
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There are sequential gearboxes available for racing, but their overall cost would be more than what your car is worth. Rough estimate would be $15K with many custom parts involved. There's no cheap and easy way to install paddle shifters on a manual transmission.
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