Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

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latemodel21

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Location Santa Clara, CA, 95050, USA
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Kit is normally $345, but is currently on sale for $295

This is THE paddle-shift kit for All automatic Crossfires (and Mercedes R170 sold after 2000). I created this kit in 2011 and since then, it has been installed in over 200 Crossfires and R170s.

The kit is complete and comes with all electronics (2 modules), fully connectorized wiring (4 harnesses), and all misc bits & hardware needed to professionally integrate the fully functional AMG paddle shifters to your Chrysler Crossfire or Mercedes R170 SLK (automatic transmission equipped only).

As some customers choose to source their own paddles, the paddles are optional. The recommended paddle is the AMG aluminum paddles (230 267 0046). They can be purchased from Mercedes Benz or online discount sellers for $240 to $350 , or I can supply them with the kit for $225/pair.
OR,
I can supply (subject to stock on hand) a used pair of Mercedes (black, plastic) paddles for $75/pair. The nice thing about the $65 option is that these paddles have an identical footprint to the AMG aluminum paddles (part Number 230 267 00 46), so if you wanted to change later, there is no further modification needed.

The kit has a complete, step-by-step, set of instructions covering every detail (and including over 50 annotated color pictures)

Here is what you get in the current kit (see pdf below) . The kit may look complicated, but, believe it or not, ONLY 1 wire is severed during the install. Every other connection piggy-backs onto existing circuitry.

Feel free to send me an email at Latemodel21@yahoo.com and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Cheers,
Chris

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Oct 29, 2021 | 02:34 PM

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grip grip

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

Wish these were around back when I was racing mine. Nice work.

Jan 24, 2022 | 04:53 PM

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latemodel21

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

Still have some of these paddle shift kits available.

Chris
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Jan 25, 2022 | 12:14 AM

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UrbanE

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

Worth every penny

and it’s a really interesting project. Forces you to learn a few things about your car

Apr 16, 2022 | 09:26 PM

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MAYAman

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

Sent you a message.

Feb 16, 2023 | 11:51 AM

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latemodel21

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

I have re-stocked and still have a few of these paddle-shift kits available. If you are interested, send me a note before I run out again ! There is also a couple of sets of paddles available that are less expensive ($35/pair instead of $155/pair).

Cheers,
Chris
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Feb 27, 2023 | 07:04 AM

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mysrt05

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

would you be so kind to tell me what's the difference between between the 25.00-50.00 kits?
thanks in tdvance

Feb 27, 2023 | 09:38 AM

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latemodel21

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mysrt05

would you be so kind to tell me what's the difference between between the 25.00-50.00 kits?
thanks in tdvance

Not sure I understand the question. There is only 1 kit (it is $345). There are options for different paddles ... Aluminum AMG paddles which are always available ... and Black Mercedes paddles and Carbon Fiber paddles which are sometimes available.

Paddle options

Please send me an email at Latemodel21@yahoo.com for more information.

Cheers,
Chris

May 17, 2023 | 11:03 PM

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latemodel21

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

The Price of the kit is still the same ($345). However, Mercedes raised the List and wholesale price on the Aluminum paddles, so I had to bump bump that up a little (now $165 a pair for the Aluminum AMG paddles if you want me to supply them with the kit).

Cheers,
Chris

May 30, 2023 | 03:12 PM

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latemodel21

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

I have added pricing for a less expensive paddle option to the original listing. You can get the kit with a new pair of the AMG paddle shifters ... OR (subject to availability) a pair of Mercedes Black paddles (for a savings of $130).

Cheers,
Chris

Sep 15, 2023 | 03:32 PM

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latemodel21

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

Mercedes has raised the price of the 171-267-0046 (AMG aluminum) paddles again (again?). The wholesale has gone up to $215 and retail is now $295/pair.

I can supply them for $195/pair with the kit.

The used (black plastic) alternatives I stock are costing me more as well, so they are going up to $55/pair.

wish I had better news, but I suffer from this crazy economy like everyone else.

Cheers,
Chris

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May 21, 2024 | 01:43 PM

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latemodel21

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

I am currently offering a $50 discount on the Paddle install kit ($295 instead of $345).

Feel free to send me a message or ask any questions.

Chris
Latemodel21@yahoo.com

Mar 12, 2025 | 11:19 AM

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latemodel21

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Re: Paddle-shift kit for Crossfire (and Mercedes R170)

Mercedes has Discontinued the 171 267 0046 part number for paddles and now only sells them under part number 230 267 0046. They have also, again, raised the price of these paddles. They can be purchased from Mercedes Benz or online discount sellers for $240 to $350 , or I can supply them with the kit for $225/pair. I am hoping to find a more economical paddle to use with the crossfire kit, but the AMG paddle is so nice, it is hard to find a reasonably priced replacement that is nearly as nice.

Chris