Auto to Tiptronic??

chris-1285

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Can i fit a W170 tiptronic gear lever/module to my R170 automatic?
I can change the gears with the stick with no problem but it is not the same as a quick flick of a tiptronic stick.
If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated :confused:
 

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It could be done but it would need a new selector control box,(not cheap) from a 171, all in all not very practical to do
 
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Thanks, is this the unit?
Item number: 110687088940 (ebay)
 

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Yes the part number is correct and its called a touch shift
 
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Thankyou very much for your help!
Very much appreciated! :D
 
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Hi would this part fit too? Item number: 260945035799
Part number pp170267054
I have found this one cheaper
Also will it definitely do what i am looking for as they do not accept returns
Thanks, Chris
 

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It takes a lot of checking to know if it will work, and not something that I can easily do, by the look of it it was never fitted to the 200 or 230 so you may need the ECU and wiring harness
 

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