CanShift Paddle Shifters

[Logan H]

I’ve been secretly lurking the forums looking for a paddle shifting kit or retro fit wheel for the Ranger. It seemed there was some promise with the Explorer steering wheel but nothing ever came out of it.

Lastnight I came across a company called CanShift. They design wireless paddle shifters that shift the trans through canBus. Seems wild but I would love to have the option of shifting my gears via paddles.

I emailed the company lastnight and they seem very interested in providing us with a product. They need some hands on testing with a Ranger around the Detroit area. I would gladly be a test dumby if I didn’t live in Denver.

If anyone is interested in helping out, give Jon a shout out at: [email protected]

They have some reviews up on YouTube and Instagram as well.

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[Logan H]

Here’s a link to one of their f150’s utilizing the CanShift!

Jon also told me that it may be possible to adapt a Raptor wheel to our Rangers for a more OEM feel.

 

[Blmpkn]

I can do what they did in that video with the neat little button on the side of the shifter..

 

[Logan H]

yes, but you have one hand off the wheel to do so.

remember... 9 and 3

Thank you!! Haha ??????

 

[Grady]

yes, but you have one hand off the wheel to do so.

remember... 9 and 3

I thought it was 10 and 2? Have I been driving around unsafe for the last 40 years?

 

[Aonarch]

I'd want an OEM only solution for this.

 

[Grumpaw]

I thought it was 10 and 2? Have I been driving around unsafe for the last 40 years?

Yes, obviously you have.....

 

[Logan H]

I'd want an OEM only solution for this.

I agree but I don’t see it happening anytime soon. This is our best bet for the time being!

 

[Trigganometry]

Definitely interested, keep this thread alive as you find out more

 

[Logan H]

Definitely interested, keep this thread alive as you find out more

absolutely! If I have to drive out to Detroit to make it happen, I might.. lol

I’m hoping there is a member close to the area that would be willing to help out.

 

[Jrel209]

Watching, id love to have a paddle shifter.

 

[Blmpkn]

yes, but you have one hand off the wheel to do so.

remember... 9 and 3

I'll live a little bit on the dangerous side and not waste my money solving a problem that doesn't exist I guess ?‍

 

[Doc]

If you use the up and down shifters on the stick, you’ll find they don’t respond immediately…they sorta shift when they want…how will a paddle shifter help ?

 

[Logan H]

If you use the up and down shifters on the stick, you’ll find they don’t respond immediately…they sorta shift when they want…how will a paddle shifter help ?

That is a great question and I honestly don’t know. Maybe shifting through canBus might be more responsive?
A TCM tune would also probably benefit the shifting. Regardless, I’d like to atleast have the ability to use paddles. Who knows how well it work until some actual testing takes place.

 

[Logan H]

I'll live a little bit on the dangerous side and not waste my money solving a problem that doesn't exist I guess ?‍

I understand where you are coming from but believe it or not, some of us would like to utilize paddles in our Rangers. Live dangerous my friend ?

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