MikeGLS450

I got an aftermarket steering wheel and the shift paddles seem to be sticking. Is this common? How do you fix it?

lthlc63

what’s the wheel, where did you get it
whatcpaddles are they?
they don’t stick there’s a spring in that that can move out of position

MikeGLS450

Carbon City is the wheel. The panels are the larger aftermarket style. Not sure what module their using.

lthlc63

if you just recently put the wheel in and the paddles arnt working you should reach out to the builder they should have some warranty on the paddles

regardless you will need to take them out
need to see if they click when its out. if not youll need to take it apart to look at the internals.

Skilly

extended paddles is my guess, yes?

MikeGLS450

Yes

Wolfman

Just curious, you seem to have added a lot of aftermarket parts to your car but I can't recall seeing any images of anything yet. For one I would love to see what you have done and how it turned out but if you are asking for fitment questions or issues, some pics may provide easy answers vs. lengthy explanations.

In general, aftermarket suppliers usually use OEM electronics, so my assumption without any pics is that there is a fitment issue, either of the new pedal (usually 3M taped) or the cutout for the OEM pedal, perhaps due to some new leather/alcantara being in the way...

lthlc63

its more of a design of the paddle issue. it works great on the oem size paddles. but once you start making them bigger its putting a bigger strain on the mechanism (if you want to call it that). inside the house for the paddle there is a rubber groment. its intended use is for the user to change the gear by pressing in the middle. When people get extended paddles they start clicking it higher up, which is putting the strain on the rubber piece. what happens is the rubber piece shifts out of position and you get the issue the op is having where it doesnt click anymore. its easily fixed but needs to be taken out of the wheel to perform the repair.

MikeGLS450

For some reason I’m unable to post pics on this site.

Skilly

my experience with the extended paddle shifters is that they are still pivoting with the original OEM paddle mechanism. In doing this, the farther out on the extended portion that you apply a shift, the pressure required for the shift doesn't translate back correctly - the pressure is diluted in the flex of the extender and the car doesn't shift, To test if that's the case, do your shift behind the paddle connection and see if its better. If the problem doesn't happen, you have your answer.

MikeGLS450

I’ve tried that. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. Very odd.

Wolfman

Never seen that before. Computer? Phone?

More people have issues with the mobile version so here are a couple screenshots (iPhone)...

MikeGLS450

Yes I’ve tried that.

Wolfman

And then what? I like to assist. Please pm with details if you like.

Stenzel-Germany

Hi,

Since there are no pictures, a few general tips.

I know of 2 types of shift paddle "extensions".

1st version is an extension glued to the original paddle. Not visually appealing, but worked without problems.

2nd version was an extension that was glued to the original mechanism / pushbutton switch, instead of the previously removed "paddles".
This caused the same problems.

I just went back to the originals.

Best regards

Stenzel

MikeGLS450

MikeGLS450

Stenzel

Mine is the second version

Mike

MikeGLS450

So it looks like the paddle was the issue. It literally snapped off in my hand. 🤬🤬🤬

NYCSoiL

Mike, just get the OEM Facelift steering wheel. I have 0 issues with mine.

MikeGLS450

Just installed a set of Mad Trace shifters from Zane Performance. Like night and day improvement. Couldn’t be happier.

mathechr

I have been looking at them for my GTR and another car as well. Thanks for the feedback. Ordering a set now.

lgarcia

I have installed the bigger stick on paddle shifters on my GTS, they work well. It is a bigger surface area to grab so more of your hand can go on it to make the shift. I have not had any issues with them being bigger but I do not one finger shift from the very top or bottom of the paddle.
Mike GLS450 that is a GREAT looking car you got there!! great mods too!! I really like the wheels being all black.
If I could have someone else install the new wheel for me I would do the newer style wheel and update my ride. For as many mods I have done, the steering wheel is not something I have experience with.

MikeGLS450

Thank you