Do you actually use the DSG, or is it always in automatic mode?

[Candyman]

Redline in the Golf just isn't necessary though because of the torque and power curve.

[Ryan_R]

"near redline" (besides it's fun)

The delay between me pressing the right paddle and it being processed occasionally results in that problem. Sometimes it's bang on, other times there's a delay big enough you can hear Clarkson ranting away in your head

[DoggieHowser]

Nissan like Ferrari uses a fixed position paddle shifter. The premise is that you shouldn't shift gears while turning. But with the seamlessness of a DSG shift, some drivers have found they can shave off time on a track if you shift mid corner. I've even seen a mod for the GTR which swaps the paddles so they turn with the wheel.

That said, it's not for all cars. I've never realized how slow the old sequential manual shifters on older cars were. On a 2007 Superleggera, even on a straight road, you can feel a slight disconnect when the gears change and for that split second, the traction is missing. And when it engages again, it's quite brutal. And the car can sorta lose its composure. Even on the straights. I'd imagine you would never want to shift gears mid-corner with that car.

[AdamD]

That said, it's not for all cars. I've never realized how slow the old sequential manual shifters on older cars were. On a 2007 Superleggera, even on a straight road, you can feel a slight disconnect when the gears change and for that split second, the traction is missing. And when it engages again, it's quite brutal. And the car can sorta lose its composure. Even on the straights. I'd imagine you would never want to shift gears mid-corner with that car.

With the slower-shifting exotics (particularly the AWD ones like the Gallardo e-gear), that's a favourite trick to get them sideways at higher speeds - plant it and upshift mid-corner. You'd have to have big kahunas to do that though!

[Ryan_R]

Or an equally big airstrip

[brimway]

Did you find it hard to change via the paddles while steering around those tight bends? I'm looking to get some paddle extensions when the AUD increases a bit again. Also I can't believe they charge $50 to ship such tiny things here, when I've purchased other small packages from the US with free or minimal shipping charges.

I went with S2T paddles which are very good, albeit expensive. golf.net.au occassionally to a group buy which shares the freight cost.

The only time I have the problem you describe is making a turn from a standstill. At just past the apex, 2nd gear is what I want ,but the paddles are out of reach. Time to use the stick, see how versatile DSG really is!

[Ryan_R]

Yeah, that's my main scenario for wanting larger paddles as well, but if you say they don't help, then maybe I'll save my $200 for another day.

[frozze]

Drove along Great Ocean Road over Easter and the paddles were so fun to play with.. I wish they were slightly larger/longer.

Deciding between the S2T and Maniacs extension and they both have pros and cons. S2T is better made but you'll need to remove the airbag to change. Maniacs are "plasticky" but easier to install - just stick on. They're both around the same price, +/- $10-20? (after factoring shipping cost)

Not sure if I could bring myself to drop $200 on some "plasticky" stick-on paddles but if I get the S2T, I KNOW I won't get around to installing them..

[ConR]

You also lose the backlit +/- indicators with the S2TT paddles. Just in case you forget what's up/down when you're revving at 6500rpm

[brimway]

Yeah, that's my main scenario for wanting larger paddles as well, but if you say they don't help, then maybe I'll save my $200 for another day.

No they sure help, in fact, I find myself using the paddles more often than before I had S2T ones. Definitely recommend them.

[Romp]

Drove along Great Ocean Road over Easter and the paddles were so fun to play with.. I wish they were slightly larger/longer.

Deciding between the S2T and Maniacs extension and they both have pros and cons. S2T is better made but you'll need to remove the airbag to change. Maniacs are "plasticky" but easier to install - just stick on. They're both around the same price, +/- $10-20? (after factoring shipping cost)

Not sure if I could bring myself to drop $200 on some "plasticky" stick-on paddles but if I get the S2T, I KNOW I won't get around to installing them..

my maniacs were $140 off ECS ... ive had both s2t and maniacs. prefer the maniacs for backlit paddle, finish I think is better and ease of install. S2T feel solid thats for sure but lose some of the clicky feel, also the finish was prone to scratches (mine was scratched just in the post but apparently they have rectified the way they send stuff now)

[DoggieHowser]

Can these be fitted to Tiguans?

[Ryan_R]

Thanks for the review. I could justify paying $140 for the extensions but the $50+ shipping seems excessive for such a small item.

[frozze]

Thanks for the review. I could justify paying $140 for the extensions but the $50+ shipping seems excessive for such a small item.

That's always a problem with ECS! Group buy?

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my maniacs were $140 off ECS ... ive had both s2t and maniacs. prefer the maniacs for backlit paddle, finish I think is better and ease of install. S2T feel solid thats for sure but lose some of the clicky feel, also the finish was prone to scratches (mine was scratched just in the post but apparently they have rectified the way they send stuff now)

Which one did you try first?? What made you decide to try both, since they're not that cheap to begin with?

[Ryan_R]

That's always a problem with ECS! Group buy? [COLOR="Silver"]

Sure