Interesting Question

poppa · 08-08-2008, 08:41 AM

Has anyone ever sucessfully installed the paddle shifters from a Corvette on an SSR? Seems like it might be possible but I've never seen it done. Anyone know why it could not be done?

Dragon2U · 08-08-2008, 10:48 AM

The new Corvettes have paddle shift so maybe the steering wheel will cross over or some of it anyway, there are aftermarket kits out there as well. I have heard from some on here that manual shifting the auto trans is not suggested so a transmission upgrade might be needed as well.

One of many paddle conversion kits: Shrifter® Compushift Package [10143, 10146] - $1,475.00 : TwistMachine.com, CNC Innovations for Hot Rods

It is also something on my list to look into some day

poppa · 08-08-2008, 11:49 AM

Thanks Dragon
There is obviously more to this system than I had thought. I was thinking a controller and some momentary contact switches and bingo. I should know by now nothing is easy anymore. I really appreciate your input and the link is great!

JimGnitecki · 08-08-2008, 04:47 PM

This is MUCH more complictaed than you thought.

First, yes, the trannys in the SSRs should not be manually shifted.

Second, the paddle-shifter equipped cars have the new CAN bus architecture, so any 03 or 04 SSR is automatically out of the picture because it has the older architecture.

Jim G

flynSS/R · 08-09-2008, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by poppa

Has anyone ever sucessfully installed the paddle shifters from a Corvette on an SSR? Seems like it might be possible but I've never seen it done. Anyone know why it could not be done?

Poppa, I was wondering the same thing while we where driving the Hertz rental Vette. The heads up display with the G meter was another item on the want list.