Paddle Extenders
#1
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Paddle Extenders
Has anyone installed Paddle Extenders such as these?... Thoughts?
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...608.0.0.wdb2MQ
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...608.0.0.wdb2MQ
#2
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Has anyone installed Paddle Extenders such as these?... Thoughts?
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...608.0.0.wdb2MQ
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...608.0.0.wdb2MQ
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Yes, I'm coming off of 30 years of manual transmission cars, so I drive in manual mode 100% of the time. I agree, these look kind of cheap, but I've seen high quality sets from Brabus, but at a much higher price.
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At 40 bucks - it's worth buying a set to try them out. 30 years of manual coming in to an auto - I hope this car can match the driver engagement you feel in a manual!
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Personally, I think these look pretty slick. when your hands are closer to 10 and 2 than 9 and 3, I could see where it'd be handy to have a "taller" paddle to grip.
My question would be as to how well they'd stay on...are they just a snap on part? So if I pulled too hard on the top of the shifter extension, would the bottom lip come off?
My question would be as to how well they'd stay on...are they just a snap on part? So if I pulled too hard on the top of the shifter extension, would the bottom lip come off?
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I could see how these might benefit if the paddles were column-mounted instead of wheel-mounted, but there shouldn't be a need for a bigger paddles if your hands are at 9&3 like they should be when driving hard. I guess they make for a bigger target when searching for them during tight turns (hands moving positions on the wheel), but even then you shouldn't be needing to shift at that time anyway.
Seems more like an aesthetic mod, not a performance mod.
Seems more like an aesthetic mod, not a performance mod.
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I could see how these might benefit if the paddles were column-mounted instead of wheel-mounted, but there shouldn't be a need for a bigger paddles if your hands are at 9&3 like they should be when driving hard. I guess they make for a bigger target when searching for them during tight turns (hands moving positions on the wheel), but even then you shouldn't be needing to shift at that time anyway.
Seems more like an aesthetic mod, not a performance mod.
Seems more like an aesthetic mod, not a performance mod.
Yes,I think they do look good, but are aesthetic 75-80%, and only 20% functionality. To the OP's stance though...it's a convenience factor and ultimately aren't going to inhibit one from shifting as per usual either...no downside to them if the OP likes the look
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This is true, I don't anticipate shifting much during the turns, but maybe when you're whippin U's around town and wanna get up on it
Yes,I think they do look good, but are aesthetic 75-80%, and only 20% functionality. To the OP's stance though...it's a convenience factor and ultimately aren't going to inhibit one from shifting as per usual either...no downside to them if the OP likes the look
Yes,I think they do look good, but are aesthetic 75-80%, and only 20% functionality. To the OP's stance though...it's a convenience factor and ultimately aren't going to inhibit one from shifting as per usual either...no downside to them if the OP likes the look
You shouldn't be getting back on the throttle with any sort of urgency until the steering wheel is straight(ish) anyway, especially in a U-turn/low speed corner.
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I'd appreciate some extenders. Not really needed sure, but these OEM paddles are so tiny it would be nice to have something bigger to locate in certain turning scenarios.
Ya do if you wanna have a lot of fun!
Nice! B7? Any cool mods like a JHM supercharger perhaps?
Tis true
Miss banging gears with my own hand but I do appreciate the efficiency of how well these "speed shift" trannys work. And being able to downshift into 1st gear is pretty cool. I almost never have to use my brakes in this thing.
Miss banging gears with my own hand but I do appreciate the efficiency of how well these "speed shift" trannys work. And being able to downshift into 1st gear is pretty cool. I almost never have to use my brakes in this thing.
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