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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: kmpowell on 12 March 2019, 13:50

Title: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: kmpowell on 12 March 2019, 13:50
Looking to replace my DSG paddles with some that are easier to use when pushing on. I'm not looking for stick-ons, but full replacements that are put in with the pin. I really like the look of the S2T rounded paddles...

(http://www.s2tpp.com/publishImages/VW~~element278.jpg)


... but are there any others out there I should consider? What have you got?

 :smiley:
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 12 March 2019, 13:58
These are worth considering - https://www.racingline.com/vwr49g700

You can get these, unbranded, cheaper though! I keep thinking about some...
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: andy28 on 12 March 2019, 14:42
The S2T look fantastic and get rave reviews but I decided to go for the unbranded (well mine say Carparts) Racingline ones Jim has mentioned below. They took a bit of time to arrive as they came from China but they were about £60 (and it looks like they're even less than £30 now!).

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-VW-GOLF-GTI-R-GTD-GTE-MK7-7-POLO-GTI-Scirocco-2014-2019-Metal-Car/32972589278.html?spm=2114.10010108.1000014.2.35eb3aa6q4HHEV&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.13338.112237.000000000000000&scm_id=1007.13338.112237.000000000000000&scm-url=1007.13338.112237.000000000000000&pvid=05c717e1-f8ee-403c-95ca-9033727befd3

You can see them on my car here...

(https://i.postimg.cc/2j7L23k0/IMG-20181107-WA0008.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/grr00z6h)

As an alternative to the fuller S2T paddle, Scanesare has some for sale on here... http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=284834.0
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: monkeyhanger on 12 March 2019, 15:09
The S2T look fantastic and get rave reviews but I decided to go for the unbranded (well mine say Carparts) Racingline ones Jim has mentioned below. They took a bit of time to arrive as they came from China but they were about £60 (and it looks like they're even less than £30 now!).

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-VW-GOLF-GTI-R-GTD-GTE-MK7-7-POLO-GTI-Scirocco-2014-2019-Metal-Car/32972589278.html?spm=2114.10010108.1000014.2.35eb3aa6q4HHEV&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.13338.112237.000000000000000&scm_id=1007.13338.112237.000000000000000&scm-url=1007.13338.112237.000000000000000&pvid=05c717e1-f8ee-403c-95ca-9033727befd3

You can see them on my car here...

(https://i.postimg.cc/2j7L23k0/IMG-20181107-WA0008.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/grr00z6h)

As an alternative to the fuller S2T paddle, Scanesare has some for sale on here... http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=284834.0

I got some of those Jogon shifters for my Polo GTI+ the other week.

The build quality is superb, why anyone would want to pay £192 for the alternative is beyond me. Mine cost £42 and were delivered in 8 days from China.

I went for the unpainted aluminium- mildly wish I went for flat black. In practice, they're no easier to use than the stock one - all paddles are awkward to use at half steering lock.

(https://imageshack.com/i/pm9jGITRj)
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: NewbieGTIP on 12 March 2019, 18:44
I’ve been looking myself today, there’s some utter rubbish out there but some really nice ones albeit pricey. I’m sure there are some on the parts for sale section for about £30 if still available.
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: Booth11 on 12 March 2019, 19:12
S2Ts are pricy but so well designed and engineered, they fit and feel just perfectly part of the car.  A joy to use.  I went for the B3 design.  After a pedal box, the best addition to the car.  Never once have I regretted parting with the money.

Pics in first post of this thread.

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=276214.0
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: andy28 on 12 March 2019, 19:23
Just to add, whichever set you do go for, Booth11's instructions in the link above were fantastic to follow
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: kmpowell on 13 March 2019, 10:43
Thanks all - looking for something OEM looking, which is why the S2T's appealed. I think I might go for those unless something else crops up in the next few days of random surfing.

@NewbieGTIP - I agree, there's some absolute dross out there, it seems to be slim pickings.

@Rebecca - great post, thanks, I thought it would be harder to do than that, great news!  :cool:
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: gizzywizzy on 13 March 2019, 13:52
I rather like the T Carbon paddle shift extensions, stick on however
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: CocoPops on 13 March 2019, 18:18
Love my S2T.
I bought a 30k golf.. so why would I skimp on cheap sh!t?

Seriously, they are like OEM+
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: kmpowell on 14 March 2019, 10:38
Love my S2T.
I bought a 30k golf.. so why would I skimp on cheap sh!t?

Seriously, they are like OEM+
That's where my mind is TBH.

Any pics of yours in place?
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: Patagonian on 19 March 2019, 20:03
Slight compromise but I have some brand new unboxed black Leyo paddles if any one is interested.
They clamp onto the originals.
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: AGB on 20 March 2019, 08:17
These are worth considering - https://www.racingline.com/vwr49g700

You can get these, unbranded, cheaper though! I keep thinking about some...

Any idea how much these are Jim? It's one of the first jobs on my upgrade list when the new car arrives.
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: Jim_mk7.5 on 20 March 2019, 14:07
These are worth considering - https://www.racingline.com/vwr49g700

You can get these, unbranded, cheaper though! I keep thinking about some...

Any idea how much these are Jim? It's one of the first jobs on my upgrade list when the new car arrives.

Here there are: https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/racingline-performance/racingline-performance-dsg-shift-paddle-upgrade-golf-mk7/

£192
Title: Re: Replacement DSG Paddle shifters?
Post by: Talk-torque on 27 August 2021, 18:50

I tried a couple of the cheaper pin fit types. They both fit reasonably well - not as good as S2Ts, but better than the stick on ones. Better looking too IMO! However, I decided after fitting both, and using for a while, that I preferred OEM, so they are now for sale, here:

https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=288031.0