Around 6 months ago I bought a set of the matt carbon-fibre shifter paddles from somebody on here that had purchased them through the group buy but then had a change of plans. I finally decided that I had some spare time today and fitted them... I followed Billy's instructions here:
www.audi-sport.net
The only real difference being that I have the design pack so I have the alcantara flat-bottomed wheel which has different switch panels/trim and the whole steering wheel gloss black trim needs to be removed with the switch packs in it (rather than popping out the individual switch packs from the wheel structure as per the link above). But no real issues as the important part is the paddle switch packs screwed to the back of the wheel.
The problem was that when I fitted the into the wheel, I noticed that they didn't actuate properly, the paddles got stuck and could even be levered outwards past a click...
So I disassembled them again and compared the original paddles with the group buy ones... and there are noticeable differences. But I've checked all info in this forum and couldn't find anybody that had troubles fitting the group buy paddles, but as I'm guessing most people were in the UK, it's possible that nobody fitted them to the design pack steering wheel.
in the photo, you can see that the original paddles in mine have a small stopper at the top part where the small rubber spring presses against to return the paddle back. This is completely missing in the carbon paddles. Also the clips on the side wall (opposite wall to the hinge lugs) seem too small and don't allow it to really clip into place (hence being able to force them open when fitted).
So did anybody else notice this with the group buy paddles? Or is it likely just due to me having the design pack steering wheel? (although I would have still through that the paddle switch packs would be the same??)
Group Buy for URUS carbon fibre gear paddles in Matt
Hi All, I have reached out to a factory that makes these gear changing paddles and they have told me that if we can get 20 orders they will make a batch in Matt finish which I know some of you including me are interested. The cost would be £75 + shipping from the UK so I guess less than a...
The only real difference being that I have the design pack so I have the alcantara flat-bottomed wheel which has different switch panels/trim and the whole steering wheel gloss black trim needs to be removed with the switch packs in it (rather than popping out the individual switch packs from the wheel structure as per the link above). But no real issues as the important part is the paddle switch packs screwed to the back of the wheel.
The problem was that when I fitted the into the wheel, I noticed that they didn't actuate properly, the paddles got stuck and could even be levered outwards past a click...
So I disassembled them again and compared the original paddles with the group buy ones... and there are noticeable differences. But I've checked all info in this forum and couldn't find anybody that had troubles fitting the group buy paddles, but as I'm guessing most people were in the UK, it's possible that nobody fitted them to the design pack steering wheel.
in the photo, you can see that the original paddles in mine have a small stopper at the top part where the small rubber spring presses against to return the paddle back. This is completely missing in the carbon paddles. Also the clips on the side wall (opposite wall to the hinge lugs) seem too small and don't allow it to really clip into place (hence being able to force them open when fitted).
So did anybody else notice this with the group buy paddles? Or is it likely just due to me having the design pack steering wheel? (although I would have still through that the paddle switch packs would be the same??)
