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Okay it looks like there's some level of interest here. Just to be clear and make sure that this is still reasonable/feasible for people - we won't be able to do much in the way of custom finishes.
With all due respect, managing the process of doing multiple aluminum colors, trying to arrange paint for multiple codes, trying to match OEM carbon.... not to be big headed but we are way too busy to manage that process and I think it would end up being one of those things that was less than satisfactory.
What is more likely to work is that we can potentially offer two options - one as a 'finished' aluminum part with a nice surface treatment that's intended to be fit as bare aluminum, and a second version that is at a slightly lower price without this process. If people want to have those parts painted at a body shop to the correct code for their car, or wrapped in carbon that matches their car those processes are probably better managed on the user end.
Okay it looks like there's some level of interest here. Just to be clear and make sure that this is still reasonable/feasible for people - we won't be able to do much in the way of custom finishes.
With all due respect, managing the process of doing multiple aluminum colors, trying to arrange paint for multiple codes, trying to match OEM carbon.... not to be big headed but we are way too busy to manage that process and I think it would end up being one of those things that was less than satisfactory.
What is more likely to work is that we can potentially offer two options - one as a 'finished' aluminum part with a nice surface treatment that's intended to be fit as bare aluminum, and a second version that is at a slightly lower price without this process. If people want to have those parts painted at a body shop to the correct code for their car, or wrapped in carbon that matches their car those processes are probably better managed on the user end.
Come on now Stuart, I can't believe you can't provide options for every color option that Jaguar has ever offered in the past or offers now - including special SVO options!!
The two options you gave sound reasonable and I would still be down for a set.
It's hard to see, but the paddles extend below the steering wheel and can be pressed from either above or below. Also, the paddles are cast aluminum with a small pebble grain finish front and back that feels nice to the touch. I like this design because it conforms to the arc of the steering wheel and looks OEM. They far exceeded my expectations, particularly at a cost of under $30 delivered. I have no affiliation with the seller.
For an inexpensive, quality alternative from China (I know, that's an oxymoron), see my old thread from the X150 Forum:
It's hard to see, but the paddles extend below the steering wheel and can be pressed from either above or below. Also, the paddles are cast aluminum with a small pebble grain finish front and back that feels nice to the touch. I like this design because it conforms to the arc of the steering wheel and looks OEM. They far exceeded my expectations, particularly at a cost of under $30 delivered. I have no affiliation with the seller.
Everyone already knows about these and a few of us are already running similar ones (see above) but that is not what the majority of the F-Type owners want. A true one piece replacement paddle is what we've all been waiting for a while now and it looks like Stuart is ready to deliver on that. It's just the style/color paddle that needs to be decided since in order to keep costs down they need to stick with ONE design.
I have those cheap extended ones in carbon fiber. Also tried aluminum ones. I recommend carbon fiber or non metal surfaces for the part touching the fingers. Aluminum was so cold to the touch I didn't like them, especially with air con on.
Your money, your choice. I don't see the value for over $200 more than what I bought, particularly since they're not illuminated. Just my
Many people don't want to cheaply glue something to their paddles, thus why I designed these. It fits a market for this car, but that's not to say there's anything wrong with liking the cheaper alternative. All about perspective.
04-14-2018, 11:22 AM
