Yes, on the XKR-S with the simulated CF seat trim I see your point. I have aluminum foot pedals and an aluminum foot rest pedal. I think leaving my shifters bushed aluminum or anodizing them gloss black with the foot pedals to match my gloss black trim will look best. My seats and partial door panels are Ivory. Everything has to tie together. We all have aluminum looking trim around all of our interior air vents, steering wheel (center and controls), and doors (controls and lever). Consequently, brushed aluminum is a safe and generic finish choice for everyone.

 

Isn't there some aluminum trim around the top center air vents? I was hoping the aluminum paddles would somewhat match that.

 

Yes I still have the aluminum around the vents and it the paddles match, although the vents are smooth and the paddles are the GT brushed aluminum.

 

DGL- are the interests behind your switches Piano black? Those are the last piano black pieces I'm looking for but parts only shows them available for the XKR-S, and I'm not sure if they are different for those cars.

 

max do u still have the part number for your gt paddles

 

Are you referring to the 16-way seat switch packs? They are an entire assembly and are less than $150 each. Getting ready to do this to my car.

 

I can make the paddles as exotic as you want, with pricing to match! My goal is a paddle that matches the factory shape but is more ergonomic and functional, better quality and stunning to look at for a low price compared to the small factory paddles.

 

No the panel behind the window switches its probably about 5x2 inches. I just want to make sure I have the right part before I order then and the XKR-S is not a different part which I doubt. Just want to make sure as they are 400 bucks for the pair.

I'm also interested in the paddles as I may switch mine out for track days.

 

Oh, I know what you mean, I thought about it but decided the silver looked better for me, too much piano black, IMHO.

I believe all of the 2014 cars have the piano window switches. Your dealer should not make you take them if they are not right though.

 

My switch is Piano black the piece behind is not. Its plastic and I hate plastic.

I'm not getting then from the dealer as they want 600 each.

 

Mine are piano black, they were around $100 each IIRC

 

Yes, they are piano black. The "L" shaped trim piece behind the window buttons. I agree $600 is way too much. Holy crap! The $600 must include something else too.

 

You are being had…MSRP is $178 and they can be found for around $130 each online.

 

The part number for the right is C2P17644, left C2P17645

 

Please include me for a set of the alum. paddles for my 2011 XKR. Reading all the post and Im not sure, are you making pcs. to go over the stock unit or replacement of the whole paddle? Im up for which ever you build. Will you give all of us a pot when ready please. Thanks and this is a great forum. Steve

 

Sure do, they are T2R6547MMU and here is where I got them and get 99% of my jag parts. If you call ask for Greg, he went through hoops to get me the factory XKR Alcantara Steering wheel. They are true british car enthusiasts.

SWITCH-PADDLE GEAR SHIFT - Terrys Jaguar Parts - T2R6547MMU

They also don't BS you with Tax and super high shipping.

 

My dream car, Jaguar C-X75, with CF interior everywhere.

 

Richzak recently posted photos of his new carbon fiber-look engine cover - see https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2l-xkr-112687/. Sure, it's not the real thing but it looks great and was very inexpensive. So I thought that the same method - hydrographic printing - might be worth considering as an inexpensive way to change the look of the existing paddles and, I think, be able to retain the illuminated + and -. This doesn't solve the size or plastic/metal issues discussed above, but does enable you change the look.

You can do them (and any other parts) in your choice of various patterns of carbon fiber, metal and other designs. A great way to customize your ride.

See Cool Coatz website: Cool Coatz Hydrographic Coatings Hoschton Georgia Cool Coats Water Transfer Printing Liquid Printing and click on the graphic patterns dropdown box. They even offer a Jaguar skin pattern!

 

I tried to purchase a brass plate from Terry's Jaguar Parts and went through the order process to the end, only to find the final billing to be as follows:

Part: $6.04
Shipping:$80.00

I don't think so.

 

Do you have the part number for these? I need to order them as I changed the rest of the interior to piano black this week.

Thank you,
Max