Shift paddle extensions

azibux1 · Jul 28, 2016

These were asked about the other day in the "what have you done to your car" thread by @RyanCudlip but thought I'd give them their own thread

What do people think about these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Ste...-For-AUDI-Q3-A1-A3-8V-2014-2015-/281578488107

I'm semi-interested in them, but not sure if they'd be 'in the way' when trying to put your hands at 10 and 2 positions

Thoughts people?? They look really nice quality!

Rob2k68 · Jul 28, 2016

If you have a 2016 S3 you can buy 2015 S3 or RS3 paddles which are an inch and half (or thereabouts) longer.

azibux1 · Jul 28, 2016

@Rob2k68 the ones on the left are the ones I have... are you referring to the ones on the right as being the longer ones? How are they removed?

Rob2k68 · Jul 28, 2016

azibux1 said:
@Rob2k68 the ones on the left are the ones I have... are you referring to the ones on the right as being the longer ones? How are they removed?

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Yes - I did the opposite went from long to short.

I'll search for the post I made at the time in the morning ;o)

CarloS3 · Jul 28, 2016

One of my biggest annoyances tbh - I much prefer the paddles on the right with the "cold feel plastic" but every time I look there's not really any sets about. Also don't know if it'll be a straight swap when my car finally lands in September so will have to wait and see.

azibux1 · Jul 28, 2016

I don't mind the cold feel, and sometimes think it would be handy if the existing paddles were longer so you could use the from the 10 and 2 position more comfortably

But just not 100% sure on that look... If it is too "racecar" lol

Rob2k68 · Jul 28, 2016

Exploded view :-

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/my-s3-came-with-different-paddle-shifters.248432/#post-2506354

2015 ->2016 S3 paddle difference (2016 shorter) :-

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/audi-s3-2015-my-s-tronic-paddles.249443/

Fitting :-

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/a3-s3-8v-my16-info-rumour-thread.237411/page-9#post-2513284

batch · Jul 28, 2016

Wonder if you could make the 997 GT3 paddles fit...?

azibux1 · Jul 29, 2016

Hmm having been out in the car now I've got a feeling these extensions may get in the way if they were installed and you'd knock your hands on them occasionally when gripping the wheel... Not sure... And that won't be a valid excuse to send them back for a refund haha

Rob2k68 · Jul 29, 2016

azibux1 said:
Hmm having been out in the car now I've got a feeling these extensions may get in the way if they were installed and you'd knock your hands on them occasionally when gripping the wheel... Not sure... And that won't be a valid excuse to send them back for a refund haha

Looks like they'll also block the speedo from 140mph plus LoL !!

pburv · Jul 29, 2016

azibux1 said:
@Rob2k68 the ones on the left are the ones I have... are you referring to the ones on the right as being the longer ones? How are they removed?

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My car is an MY16 car and has the aluminium version of the one that's on the left.
As for the one on the right is this the newer version of my paddles or are they the older type?
Here is a pic of mine....

pburv · Jul 29, 2016

pburv said:
My car is an MY16 car and has the aluminium version of the one that's on the left.
As for the one on the right is this the newer version of my paddles or are they the older type?
Here is a pic of mine....
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Oooops just read post no. 7...Thanks Rob... :whistle2:

Rob2k68 · Jul 29, 2016

pburv said:
Oooops just read post no. 7...Thanks Rob...

I think Audi put the shorter ones on 2016 cars as an extra way to differentiate the RS3 which kept the longer paddles. Personally I prefer the stubier ones.

pburv · Jul 29, 2016

Rob2k68 said:
I think Audi put the shorter ones on 2016 cars as an extra way to differentiate the RS3 which kept the longer paddles. Personally I prefer the stubier ones.

I agree I much prefer the type I have.. :yes:

I have seen pics with both types and just wondered which were the newer type..

Ofarlig · Jul 29, 2016

Is there a different feel when pressing the new paddles? I have the longer ones and would wish to have more travel in them really.

pburv · Jul 29, 2016

Seeing as Rob2k68 has had both fitted I reckon you should ask him.. :friends:

Rob2k68 · Jul 29, 2016

Ofarlig said:
Is there a different feel when pressing the new paddles? I have the longer ones and would wish to have more travel in them really.

No, functionality is pretty identical if anything the shorter ones feel a little more direct. It's mostly aesthetic - I didn't like the black plastic inserts in the longer ones and like them just proud of the steering wheel - the silver bits are chrome plastic anyhow no external metal in either of them.

The new R8 also comes with the shorter paddles fitted so at least we can say we have R8 paddles LoL.

CarloS3 · Jul 29, 2016

Yeah going from long to short wasn't that bad but at least they still had a "chromey" effect. Now they're just giving S3 owners bog standard black plastic ones that are on the regular s-tronic models (pic is from a video of the facelift S3):

Rob2k68 · Jul 29, 2016

CarloS3 said:
Yeah going from long to short wasn't that bad but at least they still had a "chromey" effect. Now they're just giving S3 owners bog standard black plastic ones that are on the regular s-tronic models (pic is from a video of the facelift S3):

Oh dear - don't like the look of those !

CarloS3 · Jul 29, 2016

Rob2k68 said:
Oh dear - don't like the look of those !

Pay more for a car, get the same as a cheaper car. Okay maybe i'm being a bit too critical but you know what i mean

Looks like i'll be having to keep more of an eye out on the 2015 model paddles on eBay!

Bristle Hound · Jul 29, 2016

azibux1 said:
These were asked about the other day in the "what have you done to your car" thread by @RyanCudlip but thought I'd give them their own thread

What do people think about these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Ste...-For-AUDI-Q3-A1-A3-8V-2014-2015-/281578488107

I'm semi-interested in them, but not sure if they'd be 'in the way' when trying to put your hands at 10 and 2 positions

Thoughts people?? They look really nice quality!

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@azibux1 - Its a no from me
But I don't own a s-tronic S3, I own a s-tronic S4 but still wouldn't put these on my car

As always, just my opinion of course ... :hi:

S3118 · Jul 29, 2016

Why carnt the paddles just stay still so much easier. .l get some drivers like them to move with the steering wheel...

azibux1 · Jul 30, 2016

Yup I've decided... NOT going for them

The standard ones are nice in their own subtle way, and think anything more would be over the top and a bit too 'because racecar' haha

Like someone said, an R8 doesn't even have paddles that huge

Pook · Jul 30, 2016

azibux1 said:
These were asked about the other day in the "what have you done to your car" thread by @RyanCudlip but thought I'd give them their own thread

What do people think about these?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Metal-Ste...-For-AUDI-Q3-A1-A3-8V-2014-2015-/281578488107

I'm semi-interested in them, but not sure if they'd be 'in the way' when trying to put your hands at 10 and 2 positions

Thoughts people?? They look really nice quality!

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Look pretty dreadful if I'm honest lol, just my opinion though

don't look classy at all, and classy defines the interior. I think it's the sharp lines and edges I dunno, they just don't look right.

RAF_S7 · Jul 30, 2016

These may be an option.....

http://neidfaktor.com/en/shop/audi-shift-paddles-extensions-carbon-fibre/

Ofarlig · Jul 30, 2016

S3118 said:
Why carnt the paddles just stay still so much easier. .l get some drivers like them to move with the steering wheel...

That would be terrible, how are you supposed to shift while in a long corner?

CarloS3 · Jul 30, 2016

Ofarlig said:
That would be terrible, how are you supposed to shift while in a long corner?

A lot of supercars have column mounted paddles - I wouldn't say either way is more terrible than the other.

You could say that about the fixed paddles on the back of the steering wheel, turn it 180 degrees and now the shift up and down paddles are on opposite sides? It's swings and roundabouts lol.

S3118 · Jul 30, 2016

When driving in manuall ur brain is usually in tune where the paddles are ..as ur only in manuall for a reason

when driving in auto & come to an unexpected corner usally still in 6rh if in comfort! !! I like to know where the paddles are ...just my opinion.

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