Gazellio wrote:

As stated above I am pretty sure they all have paddleshift now but the S/C retained the Stick rather than dial for reasons of sportiness.

The "old" gearbox is just great for that lazy 5.0 s/c

So, dan_uk_1984, can I just walk into LR and buy the wheel, or is there other hardware required?

Baben wrote:

So, dan_uk_1984, can I just walk into LR and buy the wheel, or is there other hardware required?

Both the ZF 5 speed and 6 speed are steptronic boxes. They are fully electronically controlled, rather than the "auto's of old". Classed as a Semi-Automatic. (even the P38 was electronically controlled and there was a mod to use the cruise or stereo buttons to change gear)

It's pretty much the same tech that goes into BMW cars - so the paddle shift feature out of BM's fits our scenario perfectly. The Rover 75 and MG ZT could also have the retrofit, which was at least a little more fitting.

There is lots of info all over the interwebs. 

Can't find anyone thats actually done the paddle-shift retrofit to an L322 though. Not even BBSSpy

Quote:

Gaz wrote: "I drove the 4.4 TDV8 for 90 minutes and used the "Paddle Shift" system so I know its there! You can use either paddle to shift up & down (Forward or back) and hold the right paddle in for a second or two to change back to "Drive"..... "

Baben wrote:

Can't find anyone thats actually done the paddle-shift retrofit to an L322 though. Not even BBSSpy

Yes I know. I did the first Disco3 paddle shift installation ever, thanks to wiggs and Colin. I was just hoping the FFRR would not need splicing into wiring looms etc

Baben wrote:

Can't find anyone thats actually done the paddle-shift retrofit to an L322 though. Not even BBSSpy

I think that's because most owners of RR's haven't thought "you know what I think this car really needs is paddle shift"

You don't need to add new cables AFAIK because that's the benefit of digital over analogue signals. You just need 1 cable to carry the data.

Here is some info on the retrofit for the early X5's (if it can be done on an X5 it can be done on a RR)
http://www.tayam.net/x5/smgwheelonx5.htm

More info, more complicated:
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=63211 

Thanks Dan
When I have a break from travels I will open up the RR and see what connections are available. If it is anything like the D3 then there is a bit of splicing involved where the connection to the gearbox ecu comes into the picture.
A big question is whether there are any circuits available in the "clock spring" behind the steering wheel, and if not will have to use something like pete bell's RF solution

On the BMW E46 you just needed to tap into the signal lines from the gearstick/lever (i.e. to replicate the contact closure when stick is pushed forwards & backwards). A bit heath-robinson but it was an easy retrofit, worked and was reliable.

I had an SMG M3 which has the paddles and found most of the time I just left it in 'Auto' but then again that was an SMG as opposed to a 'proper' automatic and unless you throttled off during upshifts it did change gear like you were on a track (which SWMBO & my 5 year old were not that appreciative of).

Also I much prefer the 'Left pull for downshift / Right pull for upshift) rather than the push/pull on either paddle scenario and finally yes we all like out toys but in reality is the FFRR a car that needs the paddles?


Having said all of this, if there was a bolt on replacement FFRR s/wheel with the paddles I'd have to check up the price and make an informed decision, as I say we all like our toys eh

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Range-Rover-L322-Ful...33647b1f3b

i just bought a new wheel, ebay 180 delivered, wanted the smooth leather and mine looked worn. It has turned up and has the paddle shifts.......now i want them to work! will fit the wheel without wiring them up, bit beyond me i reckon.....but if anyone cracks this please let me know.

Dogman, Gaz,

I have had a look, and play on my car and indeed it is left downshift (-) and right upshift (+) only. No push/pull on either paddle, they only pull and have single control each. Gaz, don't know what model you got to drive - interesting though.

The paddles are not used often in everyday driving for me either.

Sooooo much better than the push/pull (as I'm sure Porsche owners will confirm)

Confirmed with "The Large One" (on D3 forum) NIck at Yeovil LR that the paddles for the L322 are available separately. I just have to figure out how to connect them then....