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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Has anybody ever fitted a Compushift system into their XK?
or any other system that would allow for a flappy paddle shift option?

I am interested in adapting my 1999 4L XK to take a manual shift input.
Just interested to know if it's been done already?

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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 09:23 AM
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this thread peaks my interest

edit: Ouch nevermind, 1200$

https://www.hgmelectronics.com/displ.../COMPUSHIFT+II

I'll save that money for when something decides to not work
 
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000CAXK8
this thread peaks my interest

edit: Ouch nevermind, 1200$

https://www.hgmelectronics.com/displ.../COMPUSHIFT+II

I'll save that money for when something decides to not work
I thought the pre-2003MY XKs all used Mercedes transmissions, not ZF transmissions?

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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 01:28 PM
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Pre-2003 XK8 used the ZF 5 speed auto. XKR's used the Mercedes trans. 2003-up uses the ZF 6 speed.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by chopr
Pre-2003 XK8 used the ZF 5 speed auto. XKR's used the Mercedes trans. 2003-up uses the ZF 6 speed.
I did not know that. I have a 2002 XKR, which has the Mercedes transmission and thought the XK8s has the same transmission.

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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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I have the Racing Green Cars Speedshift in the US. The system allows me to control the gear changes via buttons on the back of the steering wheel.

RACING GREEN CARS | Jaguar XK8/XKR 1996-2006

You should call & speak with Keith in the Performance dept. he was very helpful with me. I just am not sure if they will sell another one without them doin the install.



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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 2000CAXK8
this thread peaks my interest

edit: Ouch nevermind, 1200$

https://www.hgmelectronics.com/displ.../COMPUSHIFT+II

I'll save that money for when something decides to not work
Maybe this is something to add to the Jag Wrangler product request. The J shifter is essentially sending commands to the transmission when you shift and it stands to reason you could do something similar with a wheel mounted control.

Devil is in the details though...
 
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Old Sep 23, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ccfulton
Maybe this is something to add to the Jag Wrangler product request. The J shifter is essentially sending commands to the transmission when you shift and it stands to reason you could do something similar with a wheel mounted control.

Devil is in the details though...
Its definitely on my radar...it is something I have been thinking about.
 
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