Paddle Shifters

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Paddle Shifters

Post by P_G » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:16 pm

Being an s-tronic newbie I was finding the small stubby OEM paddles a bit of a struggle as I felt I couldn't hold the steering wheel properly and touch the paddles with the edn of my fingers without moving my hands aall the time, they were about 1/2 inch too far away from my finger tipss. You also have to have your hands aat quarter to three to operate them and in rapid changing I was also ofetn hitting the wipers or indicators. So a bit of reserach and I found numerous paddle shift adapters but only a few that really looked the business.

After a bit more research I found most were made by one company, TID styling based in Korea. Having tried their European distributors and struglgling with them either making payment to them or just getting simple info. I contacted TID directly and their sales guy Steve has been mega helpful. So I ordered a set from them diectly last Tuesday night and on Friday morning they arrived at work. Quicker than a UK or Eurropean distributer could have dispatched them and a whole lot cheaper too even after duties.

So here are some pics;

Notice the sealed bags they arrive in and supplied with 3M double sided heavy duty tape

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Fitted by cleaning both OEM paddles and extension with IPA, cutting strips of 3M tape and placing on paddle extension; then heating with hairdryer to make super sticky and apply...

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Took 5 minutes to fit.

Having been out in the car today at lunchtime I can have my hands on the wheel in the normal position and my finger tips now sit on the paddles, mine where the machined slot is. But there is still enough space for you to wrap your fingers around the steering wheel without using the paddles if in D-mode and they do not obstruct the wiper and indicator stalks at all. I don't have cruise so can't comment on this but on the whole feels far more intuitive to use now and certainly helps me get to grips with the car better.

I went for the standard alu ones as I have alu trim inserts and the compliment those and the OEM padddles as you can see but there are other styles available and also ones that LED light up with your standard lights but they I imagine will require more complex fitting and possibly wiring to the OEM paddles. Quality finish as well and very light so they are not likely to fall off.
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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by bam_bam » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:22 pm

Does it up-change or down-change 2 gears a time now that you have 2x "-" and 2x "+"?
Also, what was the horsepower gain?
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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by P_G » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:27 pm

It does, How did you know?!? As for horsepower gain, I'd have to put it on a dyno to be sure but in the real world I trounced a couple of Veyrons I saw on the A19 today 20-80mph and it isn't even broken in!

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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by bam_bam » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:29 pm

Mate, it's not a TTRS...
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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by chunky79 » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:47 pm

Sorry but think they look shocking. I think a chap asked about these for his RS5 and a few agreed and said they look awful. Shame cause I really really like your motor.
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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by doodlebug » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:53 pm

chunky79 wrote:Sorry but think they look shocking. I think a chap asked about these for his RS5 and a few agreed and said they look awful. Shame cause I really really like your motor.
'fraid I agree, bigusponyus. They are also very close to the back of the steering wheel, I'd be whacking those with my big manly hands.

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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by Nickyboy » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:59 pm

Looks wise a big no for me but if they improve functionality then great.
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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by P_G » Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:00 pm

Each to their own, they work for me with my manly hands and can easily be removed if necessary.

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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by doodlebug » Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:09 pm

I can see why you'd want something bigger, though these appear to be MUCH bigger, one down from girder I reckon. I guess having had the standard paddles on the RS6 for a good while and the R32 before that I'm used to them.
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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by chunky79 » Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:27 pm

P_G wrote:Each to their own, they work for me with my manly hands and can easily be removed if necessary.
That's all that matters, as long as they do it for you.
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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by RS6chris! » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:29 pm

Wooohhhh!!!

There huge!!!

Bit much for me...I find the ones in my car spot on (OEM)...it's all about getting used to them ?

Bit toooo much max power to me...but each to their own!!
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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by bam_bam » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:43 pm

*they're
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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by RIV » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:47 pm

I think they ok :nodder:

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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by RIV » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:49 pm

Look ok :biggrin2:

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Re: Paddle Shifters

Post by RS6chris! » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:10 pm

bam_bam wrote:*they're

:assflash:
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RS6 C8 carbon black(merlin)
Panamera Turbo S e hybrid
RS6 C8 launch edition
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Porsche Panamera Turbo
C6 RS6 AVANT
RS4 B7
Golf R32 mk 5
BMW M3 E46
Golf R32 mk 5
Golf GTI mk 5
VW Passat 130d 4 motion
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