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Couple small mods installed- DSG paddle extensions and Black out strips on Cadiz rims

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  • #2
    Looks good!
    How do you find the paddle extensions? I tried the ones you have and found they fouled the indicator/wiper wands when the wheel was turned and you changed gear. YMMV. But I quite liked the look of them.
    so I ended up with the Racingline knock off replacement paddles via AliExpress or FleaBay, can’t recall which now.
    Like this:https://www.ebay.com.au/i/1141939805...hoCoskQAvD_BwE
    Dead simple to install, work well with no clearance probs, good quality gear too for a fraction of what Racingline want.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by GolfRWag View Post
      Looks good!
      How do you find the paddle extensions? I tried the ones you have and found they fouled the indicator/wiper wands when the wheel was turned and you changed gear. YMMV. But I quite liked the look of them.
      so I ended up with the Racingline knock off replacement paddles via AliExpress or FleaBay, can’t recall which now.
      Like this:https://www.ebay.com.au/i/114193980567?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=705-139619-5960-0&mkcid=2&itemid=114193980567&targetid=89606379334 3&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9071309&poi=&campa ignid=9772795884&mkgroupid=99377633426&rlsatarget= aud-692203741102:pla-896063793343&abcId=1145981&merchantid=114467712&gc lid=CjwKCAjwnIr1BRAWEiwA6GpwNfmMoNVsGj1ZSe0r-LNAvToOT7fFqVTQGNK8Y_LzLf0et1sluoZgZhoCoskQAvD_BwE
      Dead simple to install, work well with no clearance probs, good quality gear too for a fraction of what Racingline want.
      Those ones look great for the price. I really like the look and feel of the ones I have but haven't really driven car enough to test out what you found. I'm barely driving the R at present maybe once a week. Just using wifes/family leased car most of time. First world problems- do I take the FL S3 or the Stage 2 MK7R. The Audi to be replaced in couple weeks with new M135i too so I'll enjoy that most of the time until things go back to normal and wife needs car more.

      I will check for what you said next time I drive it. I must say I mainly got them for looks as I rarely go manual mode. With DSG tune you don't really need to. The D mode great fo cruising and the sports mode awesome for faster spirited driving, Unlike the stock tune which sucks in both.

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      • #4
        I like the black out looks cool
        2016 Scirocco R - 2015 Polo GTi

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        • #5
          I tried a few before i settled on these good quality from the U.S.A

          Don't know how you would go getting them now tho with the chaos that is going on
          You can get them in GTI and R as well
          Paddle Shifters for non GTI/R cars

          2017 Golf Alltrack 135tdi All options
          19 inch Brescia Wheels Golf R brakes front and rear
          Calipers painted Candy apple gold
          New rear sway bar and linkages

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Kachingg View Post
            I tried a few before i settled on these good quality from the U.S.A

            Don't know how you would go getting them now tho with the chaos that is going on
            You can get them in GTI and R as well
            Paddle Shifters for non GTI/R cars

            it sucks you had to pay so much for decent shifters.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by amunra View Post
              it sucks you had to pay so much for decent shifters.
              Yeah they were expensive but far and away the best fit and quality

              So ya gets what ya pay for

              I am happy i got them 3 years on and they still look great work perfectly and the fitting on the paddles has not come loose at all
              2017 Golf Alltrack 135tdi All options
              19 inch Brescia Wheels Golf R brakes front and rear
              Calipers painted Candy apple gold
              New rear sway bar and linkages

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Kachingg View Post
                Yeah they were expensive but far and away the best fit and quality

                So ya gets what ya pay for

                I am happy i got them 3 years on and they still look great work perfectly and the fitting on the paddles has not come loose at all
                were they with 3m tape too or with a pin / direct replace

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by amunra View Post
                  were they with 3m tape too or with a pin / direct replace
                  If you have a look on the close up photo you will see some small screws on the top

                  It fits over the existing paddles and the screws push a small bar down onto the existing paddle it provides a very secure fit and does not damage the paddle like some cheap items which have the screw hit the paddle itself leaving a ugly scar if you remove the extension
                  2017 Golf Alltrack 135tdi All options
                  19 inch Brescia Wheels Golf R brakes front and rear
                  Calipers painted Candy apple gold
                  New rear sway bar and linkages

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Kachingg View Post
                    If you have a look on the close up photo you will see some small screws on the top
                    sorry bud didnt have my magnifying glass handy

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by amunra View Post
                      sorry bud didnt have my magnifying glass handy
                      All good
                      2017 Golf Alltrack 135tdi All options
                      19 inch Brescia Wheels Golf R brakes front and rear
                      Calipers painted Candy apple gold
                      New rear sway bar and linkages

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