please help a rookie!

JoDiaz · 05-12-2015, 07:51 PM

So I bought the 2015 Base model 370z AT. As we know it didn't come with paddle shifters. Is there any where I can buy an OEM kit (wiring, brackets,etc)? Thanks in advanced. Sorry if I did not post in the right thread.

Zero dark · 05-12-2015, 08:01 PM

So why didnt you get the model with paddles?

JoDiaz · 05-12-2015, 08:02 PM

Well money and I really liked the wheels of the base over the other models

2011 Nismo#91 · 05-13-2015, 09:32 AM

I'm sure it's possible but will cost a lot of money, probably would be better off buying sport model and selling the wheels for a set of base ones.

BC416 · 05-13-2015, 09:55 AM

Not worth it for what it would cost.

JARblue · 05-13-2015, 10:36 AM

It would have been smarter to get the model with the paddle shifters if that's what you wanted. It's much easier to trade for the base wheels - people sell them pretty cheap on the forum.

Not sure anyone has added paddle shifters to a base AT without them. You might be paving the way if that's what you really want. And I'm sure it will cost far more than the difference between the models

SouthArk370Z · 05-13-2015, 11:06 AM

The FSM (see link in my sig) may give you an idea of what parts are needed. As others have said, probably cost-prohibitive but you never know what the monkey ate until he has shat.

Infiniti370z · 05-13-2015, 01:15 PM

Jo you need to first see if your steering column is prewired for the paddle shifters, if so it should be possible just have to get all the new parts including better paddles, here's a link for installing paddle shifters onto a non equipped g37.

Infiniti G37 Paddle Shifter Installation

JoDiaz · 05-14-2015, 01:00 PM

Thanks guys. I mean its not a big problem if it costs a bunch of money. I'd rather honestly have OEM then go for a universal kit

mattanthony23 · 05-14-2015, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoDiaz

Well money and I really liked the wheels of the base over the other models

Same reasoning for me. I went with the base over the sport model mainly because of the wheels, but also because I love the way the back end looks without the spoiler they put on the sport model.

The only thing I did like about the sport (aside from the upgraded sound system) was the upgraded (and red) brakes. I decided to paint my calipers to get that look.

Congrats on the new car. Using the manual mode without the paddle shifters is just as fun, as long as you feel comfortable driving with one hand

JoDiaz · 05-14-2015, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattanthony23

Same reasoning for me. I went with the base over the sport model mainly because of the wheels, but also because I love the way the back end looks without the spoiler they put on the sport model.

The only thing I did like about the sport (aside from the upgraded sound system) was the upgraded (and red) brakes. I decided to paint my calipers to get that look.

Congrats on the new car. Using the manual mode without the paddle shifters is just as fun, as long as you feel comfortable driving with one hand

Thanks I've tried every now and then. Congrats on the new car. It's my first Z so I have so many questions of the bat

JoDiaz · 05-14-2015, 07:31 PM

Brand new difference is $4000 so I don't see that being in that range if I try to do what I'm doing

05-12-2015, 07:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoDiaz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 46 Drives: '15 370z Rep Power: 10	please help a rookie! So I bought the 2015 Base model 370z AT. As we know it didn't come with paddle shifters. Is there any where I can buy an OEM kit (wiring, brackets,etc)? Thanks in advanced. Sorry if I did not post in the right thread.

05-13-2015, 09:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
BC416 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NJ Age: 37 Posts: 718 Drives: 2012 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 592	Not worth it for what it would cost. __________________ F.I. / K&N / 180 / Forgestar

05-13-2015, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	It would have been smarter to get the model with the paddle shifters if that's what you wanted. It's much easier to trade for the base wheels - people sell them pretty cheap on the forum. Not sure anyone has added paddle shifters to a base AT without them. You might be paving the way if that's what you really want. And I'm sure it will cost far more than the difference between the models __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

05-13-2015, 11:06 AM	#7 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	The FSM (see link in my sig) may give you an idea of what parts are needed. As others have said, probably cost-prohibitive but you never know what the monkey ate until he has shat. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-13-2015, 01:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Infiniti370z Track Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, FL Posts: 604 Drives: Lamborghinis all day Rep Power: 16	Jo you need to first see if your steering column is prewired for the paddle shifters, if so it should be possible just have to get all the new parts including better paddles, here's a link for installing paddle shifters onto a non equipped g37. Infiniti G37 Paddle Shifter Installation __________________ //RAYS ENGINEERING//Z1 MOTORSPORTS//NISMO//RADI-CAL BBK//SPARCO//3M//ESCORT//BLENDMOUNT//BOSE//AAM//GTR//THE RETROFIT SOURCE//MILLENNIA 2014 Nismo BLK//2004 Sentra SE-R Spec-v//2013 Prius 4//Sold 2010 370z GM base 6MT Last edited by Infiniti370z; 05-13-2015 at 01:18 PM.

05-12-2015, 08:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zero dark Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Baltimore Posts: 379 Drives: 15 PW Nismo 6 SPD Rep Power: 10	So why didnt you get the model with paddles?

05-12-2015, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
JoDiaz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 46 Drives: '15 370z Rep Power: 10	Well money and I really liked the wheels of the base over the other models

05-13-2015, 09:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,402 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	I'm sure it's possible but will cost a lot of money, probably would be better off buying sport model and selling the wheels for a set of base ones.

05-14-2015, 01:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
JoDiaz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 46 Drives: '15 370z Rep Power: 10	Thanks guys. I mean its not a big problem if it costs a bunch of money. I'd rather honestly have OEM then go for a universal kit

05-14-2015, 07:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
JoDiaz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 46 Drives: '15 370z Rep Power: 10	Brand new difference is $4000 so I don't see that being in that range if I try to do what I'm doing

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