burble Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 One of the few things that I don't like about the MkV are the OEM paddles - I think they're too small and having driven a friends M3CSL a few weekends ago I really felt the advantage of having longer paddles. So on Tuesday last week I ordered a set of carbon fibre extensions from TID Styling in South Korea. They arrived this morning and I fitted them at lunchtime (click the image for a larger version): They're just stuck on to the OEM paddles using (supplied) double sided tape but they feel very firmly attached. From a quick drive I really like them. I keep finding myself using the paddles in the way I did when these extensions were not fitted - use my index finger int eh groove on the back of the paddle but I'll soon get used to having longer paddles. From a brief spirited drive it was really good to have the longer paddle so that I could have a fair amount of steering lock on and then grab a paddle without and problems. These obviously aren't going to be everyones taste, but personally I think they look good and I really appreciate the benefit when driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 That's quite a good idea as on a couple of occassions I've missed the paddles. The website says they cost US$233. Is that correct? If it is that seems very expensive for a couple of bits of styled carbon and double-sided tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Yep, the price is right. I agree that they are expensive but I decided to treat myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 I wasn't criticising and have spent much more on things less practical especally in the world of motorcycling where I seem to get taken over to part with money. Enjoy them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 ...The website says they cost US$233. Is that correct? If it is that seems very expensive for a couple of bits of styled carbon and double-sided tape. Wow, that's pretty pricey. Personally, they're not for me and not just because of the price. Glad you like them, though. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted July 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2008 Having done a few hundred miles with the paddle extensions installed I'm very very pleased with them. What is nice is that having the extensions on makes the movement of the paddle longer. The MkV paddles feel like you're pressing on a microswitch so there is very little movement but with these on there is a bit more movement which I really like. The only negative I have is that the carbon fibre is a bit too shiny, but that's just my personal opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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