@lako lako Maybe.... The company that retails them for $225 may have spent a ton of money R+D. Maybe the $25 stole the design. These are all questions that we have to ask. If this was a VCDS tool, Id happily spend the money. Here I am mixed. And probably a hypocrite LOL
welcome to the difference of creating a mold and just sending off hundreds of a part vs cnc machining each and every one hint the cnc machined one is the $225 one
I'm 99% sure they came from the same factory. Both are made in China by factory we'll call X. The cheap ones were ordered in bulk from X by some company A that sells them on ebay. The second was ordered by some company B to be made to higher standards and the X just polished it (removing some metal, hence wiggle) and painted it gloss. Afterwards the B decided that their paddle shifters are the best on the market and require a hefty premium. Also since they're more expensive it means less customers, so smaller orders, so more expensive, you get the feedback loop. In the end B ends up charging a lot more than A for a product that's marginally better. That's how those things happen.
You sir are 100% right. When i'm looking to buy anything online i usually take a look at alliexpress first and 95% of the time you can get it for a lot less
No I don't think they are. The cheaper ones are likely cast and pressed however the expensive ones are likely CNC Milled. These processes are vastly different and while casting is much cheaper, it is only feasible for high quantity production. My guess is that the expensive ones were a specially milled, low production design and model which the cheaper ones copied and mass-produced for a lower cost.
I'm surprised more manufacturers don't put more effort into paddle shifter design and quality on performance vehicles. That's one thing Alfa got right on the Giulias equipped with paddles. The OEM aluminum paddles look and feel amazing. Also, $250 for those paddles is ridiculous. Even if it's entirely manufactured in the U.S. it shouldn't be anywhere near that price. For $240 I bought an entire coolant reroute kit that was CNC machined and anodized in the U.S.
Fun fact that i have owned Alfa 159 with normal trim but with OEM Brembo calipers and many sport detail parts, and now i'm possesing VW Passat R Line with top sport trim level and no Brembo calipers and little paddle shifters which is a big No for a sport trim.
I bought some paddle shifters off of wish for 13 bucks. definitely thought they'd come plastic but i took a risk anyways. ended up being solid machined aluminum with a nice annodizing on them. definitely worth the money.
The cheaper ones are likely cast and pressed however the expensive ones are likely CNC Milled. These processes are vastly different and while casting is much cheaper, it is only feasible for high quantity production. My guess is that the expensive ones were a specially milled, low production design and model which the cheaper ones copied and mass-produced for a lower cost.
@@crackspider101 either for looks or weight savings. The weight on the paddles doesn’t matter a lot, but it’s easier to shift when the shifter doesn’t weigh a lot
I got the eBay specials in the mail yesterday. No issues at all with them. I actually used my wire strippers to get the pin out because they are much thinner than needle nose pliers 👍
Sweet! Been wanting to do this on my Alltrack but thought $200+ seemed ridiculously expensive. Never really bothered to look beyond ECS. Just ordered a set of these!
Damn. Went out to my car after ordering and my paddles are not mounted the same as the Golf R (or the pins are more concealed). Should have checked that first...
Thank you! Ordered a set of the cheapies. They were on sale even! Got them for $23 shipped and installed them in a mere minute. Great subtle addition that adds a bit of function as well! 🤘🏻
I've had those cheap stick on paddle extenders for about 7 years, they're fantastic except for when the sun hits the machined edge and blinds you on the highway for 3 hours unless you move your hands to block it
I had gone with some bolt on ones 4 years ago, to avoid the 225$ direct replacement. I gotta say I swapped out for the $25 ones this week and they work like a charm, great fit. Glad I didn't spend the $225. The install was easy too.
thankyou so much for this video. just swapped to the budget metal paddle shifters and they fit better than the original VW ones. look great to from a drivers perspective!
10 years with stick on's. It's all about how you prep the install. I had the same worry of failure at first, but I haven't had a single issue with mine. You can remove them pretty easily with WD40 if you want to go back to stock. Oh, and zero wiggle.
Ran into a little trouble trying to get them off, the gap between the wheel and paddles is way too close to fit a needle nose in there? How did you guys get that pin out?
That should have been a poll 😉 Personally I think the cheap set have the edge on finish, they’re more in line with the satin finish of other switchgear rather than the decorative piano gloss trim. Just a thought...
Hey Humble Mechanic! A few of us have noted that the link no longer works - do you remember who was selling the eBay version so that we can get the same ones? Thanks again for this and all of your excellent videos!!
buy the 25$ 26$ ones..do them a good gloss painting job and you have the gorgeous results of the 225$ + plus you keep the anti slippery lines of the cheaper ones.
Just bought a set of the cheap metal ones in the link. Was like $12 now. Right one kept getting jammed in the pulled position. Messed with it a bunch and it seems to be okay now. But the right has a much louder click/clunk than the left...still just a bit louder than stock paddles. Not a bad item, so far.
To anyone looking at this in 2020 - i bought some of the cheap chinese red ones for my GTI. They came in a gloss red finish and are super sturdy. There seems to be tons of competition selling them, youll get any colour you want if you look hard enough.
I got the stick on kind (look exactly like the ones you didn't install, but mine had the right cup shape) for $10 on aliexpress. The machined edge gives a glare at certain angles, which I don't like, otherwise I think they fit in nicely with the Mk7 GTI since it has that brushed aluminum style finish where the R has the piano black. I was also worried about them falling off, especially with this summer heat. But I gave the factory ones a good cleaning with alcohol to get all the dirt and oil off before the install, and the 3M has served me well for 6 months so far. Of course, they're probably going to fall off when I get back into my GTI later today - but if that happens I think I might snag a set of those $25 ones.
Sure, it's an interesting design. On Mk6 there is a single big button on the PCB. By the way, speaking of redundancy - the paddle shifters on MK6 are interestingly overengineered. They have a logic PCB inside them that modulates a signal within a 3-wire LIN-bus, dedicated for each shifter and controlled by "media buttons / paddles controller" that further converts all the inputs i to CAN-bus signals. The controller governs two completely separate LIN-buses, one for the left shifter and the other for the right shifter, but also has resistance-measuring circuits for multimedia buttons. This way, the electronic protection against paddle shifter malfunctions (switch stuck on, switch stuck off, unstable signal, paddle shifter disconnected, more than 1 wire is broken) is made on program level. If the controller detects such an event, it will immediately deactivate the problematic paddle shifter and write down an error with the exact cause of malfunction.
I must agree that it's a nice touch to have this upgrade,but the bad thing to it that it will not be illuminated anymore,unless you don't care to see the (+) and (-) lighting red at night.
1.0 is a field of replacement paddles in various shapes and finishes. Let's call it done with and move on to 2.0- proper column-mounted paddles that stay fixed when you're hands are all crossed up, sliding sideways around a gravel hairpin.
@HumbleMechanic The link in the description for the cheaper paddle shifters have painted rather than perforated + and - signs. Could you share the correct link to the ones you bought?
Grabbed a set of what ended up being the exact Ebay ones you compared and actually impressed. But I would not pay full price for this design because it is not much for the money. Thanks!
Hey i know this is a 5 day old video and i hope you answers me i have had 2 vw a mk2 jetta and now a mk4 gti and now I’m getting a 2009 vw 2L tsi scirocco any insight on that good idea I’m getting it in the week. Ps im from SOUTH AFRICA 🔥
I have the stick on ones on my TTS- they’ve never come undone and don’t wobble at all. Only issue I see with them is that they’re a little close to the indicator and wiper stalk.
www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Steering-Wheel-Shift-Shifter-Paddles-For-VW-GOLF-GTI-R-GTD-GTE-MK7-2013-2018/312671184283?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144 These are what I got
How do you manage to keep the interior leather look new? How do you maintain the seat padding firm? A lot of the leather seats get saggy and starts to crease...
Hey wondering if you could help me? Have a mk4 Jetta 1.8 just replaced the crank positioning sensor, but the clock in the cluster keeps running. The hour number keeps counting up. Any ideas?
Nice video. Before I change mine out for this style my driver side right paddle doesn't have the clicking sound like the left paddle. Any clue as to what that could be? Thanks
Heya just installed mine after seeing your video. Only the right up shift paddle makes the clicking sound though, is that how it is supposed to be? Left one clicks but not with the same sound.
Will the cheaper ones fit a 2018 RS3, I only see them advertised for the golf mark 7/7.5 on ebay but guess its basically the same fitment? Raceling advertise paddles for both golf and rs3 and they look identical
I have the cheapy ones. They do wiggle, but I put some closed cell foam in between the insert sticks & stopped that issue. Gutted for those who paid $200 for the glossy branded ones.
i just bought a 2022 vw polo gti and ordered two sets of the cheaper version of paddles in red and blue ( the cars reef blue) so when i get the car from th dealer they are going on. your video made the mod look doable, ill def tape everything haha
finally landed today, installed in no time flat, the small indented lip that needs to be tucked under caught me out on the first one but figured it, simple easy and attractive mod, came back to watch this video twice before attempting, I trust your advice,
Are there any paddles like this for the polo gt 150 2015? I Can only find the ones with 3m tape, but I would rather have the kind he uses om the video.
Hi, what do you think about the fact that with the extended paddles you lose the rear illumination on "-,+,off" marks which is present on the original paddles?
hi Charles, would you help a guy out with some info? I'm looking into retrofitting a 2013 vw cc rline steering wheel onto a 08 Passat Vr6 4MOTION. now my car has the multifunction buttons, cruise mounted on the stalk and the paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel. would i be able to do this retrofit? would i need any different modules or electrical components? I'd really appreciate any advice you could have for me. thank you in advance
Saw a MK 7 in tornado red with red paddle shifters my MK 7.5 is night blue metallic I'm thinking about going with that color or the flat black the piano black is cool but like you said it's a finger print magnet like the screen. Plus I definitely like the snug fit. Great video!
Anyone know how to do this to a 2018 Mercedes a class? Can't seem to find anything online. There is no pin so maybe its bolted inside behind the airbag?
I have a set of those stick on styled paddles. Bought them maybe 5 years ago, and they still are on. But after seeing this, might be changing to a more “proper” fitting set.
I got the cheap ones you bought for my golf 6, i think they are for a golf 6 tbh, i really like them, they looks really neat, and they stick on pretty good
Question, I bought a set similar to the ones you put on your car, and I think the Golf wheel is a bit different. I don’t see the pin, what do you suggest? Is that pin able to be removed?
Hi, thanks to your video I managed to get mine installed lol. But they’re a little wiggly. Now I was wondering how could I correct that issue, do you have any ideas? Thanks in advance for your answer and thank you again for the video!
I bought a set of the cheap ones from Ali Express for the princely sum of £10.27 including delivery! Identical to the ones in your video. Feel bad for Racingline who obviously did the original r&d but if they didn’t put such a huge mark up on them (they are £199 in the Uk) I might have bought theirs.
Hey Charles, I bought some similar paddle extensions for my 2015 TDI. It’s also a DSG, but after closer inspection, I can’t seem to locate the same pin to replace them, I figured since they’re both a DSG, it would work on the TDI, but I’m not finding that to be true. Is there another way to remove the stock paddles? Is it possible the pin is there but just hidden behind portions of the steering wheel? Or will this just not work on a TDI? Thanks
Wondering if anyone else is feeling issues with their MK7.5 GTI. I’ve got a 2019 GTI Autobahn manual with 25,000k and the electronic steering is acting up. Fluctuates between stiffer to loose randomly during all types of conditions. Can feel it give in the wheel and is a bit unnerving to feel on the hwy during long sweeping corners and can feel at slow speeds too. Wondering if Charles has an idea or is a known issue. A trip to the dealership is in store but would like to be informed.
gloss ones look like billet alloy, the matt ones look like cast alloy and would be weaker. the lines on the back indicate a 10% difference in design defeating pattern design
Had the stick on ones on my GTI for about two years and my Tiguan R for almost 12 months, still holding as strong as ever and look and feel fantastic! Just need to make sure you get the correct ones.
Just an FYI. I just bought the cheapos off Amazon. There was a bit of play after installation, so I pulled the pins back out and wrapped them in teflon tape. I wrapped it thicker toward the end of the pin that is inserted first, and the play is now gone.
the chap express versions fitted super fast and feel magic, I do not see the point in spending another $200 for the more expensive set when there both aluminium and the same profile,. For $225 id expect carbon fibre
I had the stick on ones. They stay on just fine. They are too thick though. My fingers keep brushing against the back when going for the turn signal. I took them off and got the Mountune52 ones. I did think about getting the R Line copies...but I read about the fitment being hit or miss. If I did get them and they had a poor fit...there could be a big headache trying to exchange something from China.
The stick-on paddle extenders in the video are for a Mk6 style steering wheel. Sadly, on Mk6 all paddle extenders are stick-on because the shift button design prevents punching out the paddle retainer hinge without removing an airbag, then media-button assembly, and finally unscrewing the paddle shifter assemblies. Not every driver is ready to do all this in order to install a convenience accessory, so manufacturers stick to a stick-on option.
Don't know about the 7.5 but I drove an r-line mk 7 which had a gunmetal-look dash instead of piano-fingerprint, that gunmetal on the shifters would look awesome.
will these fit on a standard mk7 steering wheel that has a dsg transmission? can’t find the pin and I’m starting to think these only fit the gti and R style steering wheels
Does anyone know a set that fits a mk6 2013 that’s an install and not a stick on? I bought the ones he had the first ones that stick on and guess what they don’t work at all don’t even stick on I thought about maybe using double sided tape but decided to just toss them after seeing them fall off multiple times
I may be wrong, but it appears the cheaper ones look like they were cast and the more expensive ones were machined from billet. They should function exactly the same as long as the cast ones were done well.
Ive noticed that if you use the very ends of the paddle, it binds and doesnt shift. Im wondering if Racelines looseness means it doesnt bind. Maybe same, worth a note.
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I was rather surprised which ones I liked better. Now who wants to buy some paddle shifter extensions? LOL
Did the cheaper ones shimmy on the left side or did they fit better as well?
@@TheCarCrazyGuy No, they fit better on both. I installed both on both sides just to be sure
@@HumbleMechanic Awesome. A rare instance cheaper is better. Rock on!
lako lako the racing line ones have been around since the mk7 came out, the others took a year to come come to market
@lako lako Maybe.... The company that retails them for $225 may have spent a ton of money R+D. Maybe the $25 stole the design. These are all questions that we have to ask. If this was a VCDS tool, Id happily spend the money. Here I am mixed. And probably a hypocrite LOL
Finally someone has compared them
on here, and now I’ve just saved $200
That's cool.
Ahhhhhh love that extra $200 high gloss finish
A $5 can of Rustoluem at Home Depot.
😂😂
welcome to the difference of creating a mold and just sending off hundreds of a part vs cnc machining each and every one hint the cnc machined one is the $225 one
@@electro740 3d printer is future
I'm 99% sure they came from the same factory. Both are made in China by factory we'll call X. The cheap ones were ordered in bulk from X by some company A that sells them on ebay. The second was ordered by some company B to be made to higher standards and the X just polished it (removing some metal, hence wiggle) and painted it gloss. Afterwards the B decided that their paddle shifters are the best on the market and require a hefty premium. Also since they're more expensive it means less customers, so smaller orders, so more expensive, you get the feedback loop. In the end B ends up charging a lot more than A for a product that's marginally better. That's how those things happen.
George Kartvelishvili Apple be like?? We are half spec of same price android phone???
One looks machined and the other looks cast. Don't think it's off the same process
You sir are 100% right. When i'm looking to buy anything online i usually take a look at alliexpress first and 95% of the time you can get it for a lot less
No I don't think they are. The cheaper ones are likely cast and pressed however the expensive ones are likely CNC Milled. These processes are vastly different and while casting is much cheaper, it is only feasible for high quantity production. My guess is that the expensive ones were a specially milled, low production design and model which the cheaper ones copied and mass-produced for a lower cost.
I'm surprised more manufacturers don't put more effort into paddle shifter design and quality on performance vehicles. That's one thing Alfa got right on the Giulias equipped with paddles. The OEM aluminum paddles look and feel amazing. Also, $250 for those paddles is ridiculous. Even if it's entirely manufactured in the U.S. it shouldn't be anywhere near that price. For $240 I bought an entire coolant reroute kit that was CNC machined and anodized in the U.S.
Ikr coolant reroute is alot better value for a miata
Fun fact that i have owned Alfa 159 with normal trim but with OEM Brembo calipers and many sport detail parts, and now i'm possesing VW Passat R Line with top sport trim level and no Brembo calipers and little paddle shifters which is a big No for a sport trim.
$25 ones match the wiper/turn signals, and the steering wheel buttons, and look better imo.
Or because it's just $25, you can repaint it.
@@beloved_lover that's what i was thinking the entire video
The signals actually have a gloss black around th edge, so both would match
I have to agree 👍
I bought some paddle shifters off of wish for 13 bucks. definitely thought they'd come plastic but i took a risk anyways. ended up being solid machined aluminum with a nice annodizing on them. definitely worth the money.
at $13 sounds like cast and those always come anodized, I prefer those anyway.
$200+ and no carbon fiber components on the shifters? Crazy
The cheaper ones are likely cast and pressed however the expensive ones are likely CNC Milled. These processes are vastly different and while casting is much cheaper, it is only feasible for high quantity production. My guess is that the expensive ones were a specially milled, low production design and model which the cheaper ones copied and mass-produced for a lower cost.
Crazy would be wanting CF on the shifters. What the hell would be the point? Weight savings? Lol
@@rdurai330 Thats how I see it Machined vs Die cast
@@crackspider101 you do realize that many people like how cf looks, right? Not everything is for weight savings
@@crackspider101 either for looks or weight savings. The weight on the paddles doesn’t matter a lot, but it’s easier to shift when the shifter doesn’t weigh a lot
used the 25$ ones for 50k miles and never had a problem
Thanks for sharing! I have the ECS carbon paddles and LOVE them!
Installing paddles on a Mk7 doesn’t require handling explosives like the Mk6 did.
They were oddly easy to install... like too easy for a VW/Audi HAHAH
I like the matte finish, no fingerprints, especially on the paddle shifter where your finger is constantly on!
I got the eBay specials in the mail yesterday. No issues at all with them. I actually used my wire strippers to get the pin out because they are much thinner than needle nose pliers 👍
Thanks for the idea! I couldn't get the pins out with the needle nose. I had minimal trouble with the wire strippers🙏
Sweet! Been wanting to do this on my Alltrack but thought $200+ seemed ridiculously expensive. Never really bothered to look beyond ECS. Just ordered a set of these!
Damn. Went out to my car after ordering and my paddles are not mounted the same as the Golf R (or the pins are more concealed). Should have checked that first...
Thank you! Ordered a set of the cheapies. They were on sale even! Got them for $23 shipped and installed them in a mere minute. Great subtle addition that adds a bit of function as well! 🤘🏻
I've had those cheap stick on paddle extenders for about 7 years, they're fantastic except for when the sun hits the machined edge and blinds you on the highway for 3 hours unless you move your hands to block it
I had gone with some bolt on ones 4 years ago, to avoid the 225$ direct replacement. I gotta say I swapped out for the $25 ones this week and they work like a charm, great fit. Glad I didn't spend the $225. The install was easy too.
thankyou so much for this video. just swapped to the budget metal paddle shifters and they fit better than the original VW ones. look great to from a drivers perspective!
10 years with stick on's. It's all about how you prep the install. I had the same worry of failure at first, but I haven't had a single issue with mine. You can remove them pretty easily with WD40 if you want to go back to stock. Oh, and zero wiggle.
Ran into a little trouble trying to get them off, the gap between the wheel and paddles is way too close to fit a needle nose in there? How did you guys get that pin out?
That should have been a poll 😉 Personally I think the cheap set have the edge on finish, they’re more in line with the satin finish of other switchgear rather than the decorative piano gloss trim. Just a thought...
I just installed the 25$ ones and love the way the look and the fit great and the ridges help grip the back a bit totally worth it!
I want a relocation kit for my paddles, having them on the wheel is a bit confusing for me.
Hey Humble Mechanic! A few of us have noted that the link no longer works - do you remember who was selling the eBay version so that we can get the same ones? Thanks again for this and all of your excellent videos!!
I lost this pin from shifters. Maybe you have some link where I can buy it
Bought the cheap ones in red for my GTIi. Great fit and paid 15$ inc. shipping to Norway, Great stuff!
buy the 25$ 26$ ones..do them a good gloss painting job and you have the gorgeous results of the 225$ + plus you keep the anti slippery lines of the cheaper ones.
i wonder if they fit my Leon Cupra 290 2017.... i also have a bit of gloss in my stearing weal.
Just bought a set of the cheap metal ones in the link. Was like $12 now. Right one kept getting jammed in the pulled position. Messed with it a bunch and it seems to be okay now. But the right has a much louder click/clunk than the left...still just a bit louder than stock paddles. Not a bad item, so far.
To anyone looking at this in 2020 - i bought some of the cheap chinese red ones for my GTI. They came in a gloss red finish and are super sturdy. There seems to be tons of competition selling them, youll get any colour you want if you look hard enough.
I got the stick on kind (look exactly like the ones you didn't install, but mine had the right cup shape) for $10 on aliexpress. The machined edge gives a glare at certain angles, which I don't like, otherwise I think they fit in nicely with the Mk7 GTI since it has that brushed aluminum style finish where the R has the piano black. I was also worried about them falling off, especially with this summer heat. But I gave the factory ones a good cleaning with alcohol to get all the dirt and oil off before the install, and the 3M has served me well for 6 months so far. Of course, they're probably going to fall off when I get back into my GTI later today - but if that happens I think I might snag a set of those $25 ones.
I have the stick on one's as well on my mk5 gti and they have stuck solid for 3 years now
I got the sticky back ones for my mk6r and they haven't shown any sign of budging and feel great.
Does each paddle button card have two actual buttons wired in parallel for redundancy? It looked like it.
Sure, it's an interesting design. On Mk6 there is a single big button on the PCB. By the way, speaking of redundancy - the paddle shifters on MK6 are interestingly overengineered. They have a logic PCB inside them that modulates a signal within a 3-wire LIN-bus, dedicated for each shifter and controlled by "media buttons / paddles controller" that further converts all the inputs i to CAN-bus signals. The controller governs two completely separate LIN-buses, one for the left shifter and the other for the right shifter, but also has resistance-measuring circuits for multimedia buttons. This way, the electronic protection against paddle shifter malfunctions (switch stuck on, switch stuck off, unstable signal, paddle shifter disconnected, more than 1 wire is broken) is made on program level. If the controller detects such an event, it will immediately deactivate the problematic paddle shifter and write down an error with the exact cause of malfunction.
That's how it seems on my 18 GLI. Certainly look like two little pressure switches in there
It looks like that the cheaper ones are cast aluminium, and the expansive ones are billet aluminium.
And for a part with almost zero stress on it, it shouldn't even matter.
I must agree that it's a nice touch to have this upgrade,but the bad thing to it that it will not be illuminated anymore,unless you don't care to see the (+) and (-) lighting red at night.
1.0 is a field of replacement paddles in various shapes and finishes. Let's call it done with and move on to 2.0- proper column-mounted paddles that stay fixed when you're hands are all crossed up, sliding sideways around a gravel hairpin.
@HumbleMechanic The link in the description for the cheaper paddle shifters have painted rather than perforated + and - signs. Could you share the correct link to the ones you bought?
Grabbed a set of what ended up being the exact Ebay ones you compared and actually impressed.
But I would not pay full price for this design because it is not much for the money.
Thanks!
Hey i know this is a 5 day old video and i hope you answers me i have had 2 vw a mk2 jetta and now a mk4 gti and now I’m getting a 2009 vw 2L tsi scirocco any insight on that good idea I’m getting it in the week. Ps im from SOUTH AFRICA 🔥
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Paid for the stick on ones from amazon and they’ve held up to two Florida summers. And look killer. All in the prep.
Exactly!! All in the prep
i bought the 25$ paddles for my mk7 GLI, and i was honestly surprised how well they fit and how great they looked
Anyone have the link to the cheaper one? Link doesn’t work
I have the stick on ones on my TTS- they’ve never come undone and don’t wobble at all.
Only issue I see with them is that they’re a little close to the indicator and wiper stalk.
What make are the cheap ones as can’t find the ones you recommend
www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Steering-Wheel-Shift-Shifter-Paddles-For-VW-GOLF-GTI-R-GTD-GTE-MK7-2013-2018/312671184283?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144
These are what I got
I could see/feel on the bench that the cheap ones were going to look and work better 😅
Just installed the $25 paddles on my Mk7.5 R, so far so good.
Great video. I always enjoy your uploads. I am happy my mk7 GLi wheel has red stitching and chrome accents.
How do you manage to keep the interior leather look new? How do you maintain the seat padding firm? A lot of the leather seats get saggy and starts to crease...
Hey wondering if you could help me? Have a mk4 Jetta 1.8 just replaced the crank positioning sensor, but the clock in the cluster keeps running. The hour number keeps counting up. Any ideas?
Hi my A5 doesn't have a paddle shifter and if I bought a wheel with paddle shifters would the computer automatically pick it up and work?
What pair of pliers is that? I have some stanley ones and they don't seem to reach all the way to the pin, maybe I'm doing something wrong.
If the expensive one had the R&D put into it.
Why does it wobble?
even accounting for the coatings, this is apart of the R&D cycle.
That’s a very good point.
Nice video.
Before I change mine out for this style my driver side right paddle doesn't have the clicking sound like the left paddle. Any clue as to what that could be? Thanks
Mine were both a bit different sounding too. After putting the cheap metal ones on, the right is louder in than the left. Lol. Whatever.
Heya just installed mine after seeing your video.
Only the right up shift paddle makes the clicking sound though, is that how it is supposed to be?
Left one clicks but not with the same sound.
Will the cheaper ones fit a 2018 RS3, I only see them advertised for the golf mark 7/7.5 on ebay but guess its basically the same fitment? Raceling advertise paddles for both golf and rs3 and they look identical
I have the cheapy ones. They do wiggle, but I put some closed cell foam in between the insert sticks & stopped that issue. Gutted for those who paid $200 for the glossy branded ones.
I've been rooting for the cheaper ones since day 1 even for the cheap 3M-ed on ones!!
Lucas Huang !!!! funny to see you here, I’m here after watching your video on them and buying them for myself
i just bought a 2022 vw polo gti and ordered two sets of the cheaper version of paddles in red and blue ( the cars reef blue) so when i get the car from th dealer they are going on. your video made the mod look doable, ill def tape everything haha
finally landed today, installed in no time flat, the small indented lip that needs to be tucked under caught me out on the first one but figured it, simple easy and attractive mod, came back to watch this video twice before attempting, I trust your advice,
Are there any paddles like this for the polo gt 150 2015? I Can only find the ones with 3m tape, but I would rather have the kind he uses om the video.
Hi, what do you think about the fact that with the extended paddles you lose the rear illumination on "-,+,off" marks which is present on the original paddles?
Ok so i have a mk7 golf 1.8t from 2015. Cant find any pin to pull out, is it even possible? Because it looks exactly the same as this
hi Charles, would you help a guy out with some info? I'm looking into retrofitting a 2013 vw cc rline steering wheel onto a 08 Passat Vr6 4MOTION. now my car has the multifunction buttons, cruise mounted on the stalk and the paddle shifters mounted on the steering wheel. would i be able to do this retrofit? would i need any different modules or electrical components? I'd really appreciate any advice you could have for me. thank you in advance
I have the LEYO Motorsports screw on/clamp on extensions priced at around $120 and I am really happy with them.
Just goes to show, the more expensive option isn't always the best quality. Plus, I like the look of the flat black as well.
Love how honest you are 👌
So my pin was set so far in that the pliers tore the tip and i cant get it out... any ideas on how to get this out?
No visible pin to pull. 2015 golf TSI. Should I go for the sticky ones?
Sounds like other have had great luck from them.
Saw a MK 7 in tornado red with red paddle shifters my MK 7.5 is night blue metallic I'm thinking about going with that color or the flat black the piano black is cool but like you said it's a finger print magnet like the screen. Plus I definitely like the snug fit. Great video!
Anyone know how to do this to a 2018 Mercedes a class? Can't seem to find anything online. There is no pin so maybe its bolted inside behind the airbag?
I have a set of those stick on styled paddles. Bought them maybe 5 years ago, and they still are on. But after seeing this, might be changing to a more “proper” fitting set.
Do you know how to replace them on a Golf 7.5 highline? the steering wheel flippers are covered on the bottom
I got the cheap ones you bought for my golf 6, i think they are for a golf 6 tbh, i really like them, they looks really neat, and they stick on pretty good
Question, I bought a set similar to the ones you put on your car, and I think the Golf wheel is a bit different. I don’t see the pin, what do you suggest? Is that pin able to be removed?
Hi, thanks to your video I managed to get mine installed lol. But they’re a little wiggly. Now I was wondering how could I correct that issue, do you have any ideas? Thanks in advance for your answer and thank you again for the video!
I bought a set of the cheap ones from Ali Express for the princely sum of £10.27 including delivery! Identical to the ones in your video. Feel bad for Racingline who obviously did the original r&d but if they didn’t put such a huge mark up on them (they are £199 in the Uk) I might have bought theirs.
Hey Charles, I bought some similar paddle extensions for my 2015 TDI. It’s also a DSG, but after closer inspection, I can’t seem to locate the same pin to replace them, I figured since they’re both a DSG, it would work on the TDI, but I’m not finding that to be true. Is there another way to remove the stock paddles? Is it possible the pin is there but just hidden behind portions of the steering wheel? Or will this just not work on a TDI? Thanks
Wondering if anyone else is feeling issues with their MK7.5 GTI. I’ve got a 2019 GTI Autobahn manual with 25,000k and the electronic steering is acting up. Fluctuates between stiffer to loose randomly during all types of conditions. Can feel it give in the wheel and is a bit unnerving to feel on the hwy during long sweeping corners and can feel at slow speeds too. Wondering if Charles has an idea or is a known issue. A trip to the dealership is in store but would like to be informed.
Never ran into that on any car with electromechanical power steering.
It’s booked in for Monday afternoon. So we shall see. Thanks for the response Charles.
gloss ones look like billet alloy, the matt ones look like cast alloy and would be weaker. the lines on the back indicate a 10% difference in design defeating pattern design
Had the stick on ones on my GTI for about two years and my Tiguan R for almost 12 months, still holding as strong as ever and look and feel fantastic! Just need to make sure you get the correct ones.
Ordered some for $20 with Prime shipping from Amazon. I like the flat color better.
Can you get direct replacement for mk6 steering wheels?
The link to eBay says not compatible with 2017 Golf R.
what model GTI is this because on my mk6 the setup behind the shifter is different and I cant get pliers on the pin :(
Thnx for the suggestion. Just installed the $25 set and they are great!!!
Just an FYI. I just bought the cheapos off Amazon. There was a bit of play after installation, so I pulled the pins back out and wrapped them in teflon tape. I wrapped it thicker toward the end of the pin that is inserted first, and the play is now gone.
great info!!! Thanks for that update. hopefully it will help someone else.
the chap express versions fitted super fast and feel magic, I do not see the point in spending another $200 for the more expensive set when there both aluminium and the same profile,. For $225 id expect carbon fibre
Yes! Been wanting these for soooo long, £25 is a sensible price, just ordered a blue pair 😁😁
In my mk7 paddle shifters theres no pin anywhere what do I do to install it ?
I had the stick on ones. They stay on just fine. They are too thick though. My fingers keep brushing against the back when going for the turn signal. I took them off and got the Mountune52 ones. I did think about getting the R Line copies...but I read about the fitment being hit or miss. If I did get them and they had a poor fit...there could be a big headache trying to exchange something from China.
Just installed the $25 ones awesome! Thanks for the video.
Any chance these would fit a MK6 GTI? All i can find is the MK7 fitment.. Wondered if it's the same mechanics, ie pin fitment etc?
www.s2tpp.com/VW.html Nope.. guess not, Plus, doesn't look like there is a knockoff
I got the stick on ones for my mk7 and they fit pretty well. I just wish they had that style for the replacements and not just the stick on
The stick-on paddle extenders in the video are for a Mk6 style steering wheel. Sadly, on Mk6 all paddle extenders are stick-on because the shift button design prevents punching out the paddle retainer hinge without removing an airbag, then media-button assembly, and finally unscrewing the paddle shifter assemblies. Not every driver is ready to do all this in order to install a convenience accessory, so manufacturers stick to a stick-on option.
Luckily bfi made some, but they’re $325 lol
Don't know about the 7.5 but I drove an r-line mk 7 which had a gunmetal-look dash instead of piano-fingerprint, that gunmetal on the shifters would look awesome.
Oh nice!!! The piano black is cool but man the print
In the same boat with the paddles in-hand. You ever find an answer?
will these fit on a standard mk7 steering wheel that has a dsg transmission? can’t find the pin and I’m starting to think these only fit the gti and R style steering wheels
My 18 GLI worked. But I think they started throwing Mk7 GTI wheels on these Mk6 at the end of the model cycle.
Can you also apply these to Skoda Octavia RS 245?
Does anyone know a set that fits a mk6 2013 that’s an install and not a stick on? I bought the ones he had the first ones that stick on and guess what they don’t work at all don’t even stick on I thought about maybe using double sided tape but decided to just toss them after seeing them fall off multiple times
Are there any good paddles for 1.8 mk7 fwd golf?
Is this the same method on the mk5 r32?
Is there a link for the Audi S3 version at all?
I may be wrong, but it appears the cheaper ones look like they were cast and the more expensive ones were machined from billet. They should function exactly the same as long as the cast ones were done well.
Ive noticed that if you use the very ends of the paddle, it binds and doesnt shift. Im wondering if Racelines looseness means it doesnt bind. Maybe same, worth a note.
Also, mine were 12$ shipped.
I haven’t ran into that on mine.