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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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has anyone tried using a is350 paddle shifter steering wheel on a gs350?
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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I already looked into this. The steering wheel will work but the airbag will not.

Order the one from Japan I see in the pics that they have it on the GS.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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That would look really good on the Gs
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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I too saw the one from japan, Its badass however I know how I treated the loaner Is I drove with it so I don t think I need it in my own vehicle
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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pretty cool mod.. thread

http://www.skipper.co.jp/products/paddle/index.php
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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The price on the skipper site is about 500 bucks. Seems reasonable. But how is the install?
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 09:21 PM
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^ price includes labor, but no idea how difficult it is..
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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I am yet to see a 3GS with this installed! My GS460 has rev matching, and 8 speeds to deal with. I need this feature when doing track days.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 07:16 AM
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^ price includes labor, but no idea how difficult it is..
Okay but that means it is only available in Japan. How do I get this in the United States? I'd pay $500 bucks for this mod without hesitation.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 07:23 AM
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Okay but that means it is only available in Japan. How do I get this in the United States? I'd pay $500 bucks for this mod without hesitation.
Me too. Group buy maybe?
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 07:41 AM
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shoot Sewell a PM and see if they can order for us.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Same here, I am interested provided it works on 08+ GS
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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well I doubt it will be PNP but you can make this work if your willing to spend the $$$.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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Its a waste imo, since its not like our cars upshift in 0.1 seconds...
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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I had Darrel @ Sewell look into this and its a no go. I hear there are kits you can get in the states but honestly I dont think it will be worth it unless you truly think you will drive with them. I hardly used them in my last Lexus.
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