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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Neil M on 27 August 2008, 12:41
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Has anyone fitted the Carbon/Aluminium Paddle Shiffters from The TT Shop to the multi function steering wheel of a Gti/Ed30? I think the steering wheel may be the same in the Audi, fitting them with 3M tape cant be great though!
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....I investigated extended paddle shifters with TTS over a year ago and the Audi ones don't fit IIRC. Now I'm so used to the stock ones, I doubt very much I would change them - Their feel being ribbed and shaped is very tactile and their operation feels strong and direct, not bendy.
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....I investigated extended paddle shifters with TTS over a year ago and the Audi ones don't fit IIRC. Now I'm so used to the stock ones, I doubt very much I would change them - Their feel being ribbed and shaped is very tactile and their operation feels strong and direct, not bendy.
Thanks, I am looking at ways to try and extend my paddle shift as my right hand is braking or accelerating using the hand controls and unless the wheel is in the straight ahead position I cant reach the up shift button. A friend has had the shifters transfered to two buttons on his race wheel, I thought this may also work on my Up/Down volume buttons.
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HI Neil M
i haven't fitted them but a few people have in america and especially Australia have and from what i have read the sticky tape has been more than adequite for this use which was suprising to me, the quality of the glue used on tape nowaday's has improved rapidly the last couple of years. :huh:
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the quality of the glue used on tape nowaday's has improved rapidly the last couple of years. :huh:
and i thought i was a nerd! :nerd:
:grin:
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the quality of the glue used on tape nowaday's has improved rapidly the last couple of years. :huh:
and i thought i was a nerd! :nerd:
:grin:
Take a look in the mirror you are puppet with someone's hand up your jacksy. :grin:
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the quality of the glue used on tape nowaday's has improved rapidly the last couple of years. :huh:
and i thought i was a nerd! :nerd:
:grin:
Take a look in the mirror you are puppet with someone's hand up your jacksy. :grin:
and you are a cat that wears clothes my friend....touche :grin:
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....^Sounds like you two should get a room! :laugh: :evil:
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....I investigated extended paddle shifters with TTS over a year ago and the Audi ones don't fit IIRC. Now I'm so used to the stock ones, I doubt very much I would change them - Their feel being ribbed and shaped is very tactile and their operation feels strong and direct, not bendy.
Thanks, I am looking at ways to try and extend my paddle shift as my right hand is braking or accelerating using the hand controls and unless the wheel is in the straight ahead position I cant reach the up shift button. A friend has had the shifters transfered to two buttons on his race wheel, I thought this may also work on my Up/Down volume buttons.
....Hi Neil, I've just been chatting to Dave @ TTshop (about other stuff) and I hadn't realised your needs - I couldn't quite understand your driving style as posted!
He tells me that they have now sourced Ali and CF paddle extenders and you had the carbon ones. Any chance of any pics please, although I'm hoping to be up at TTshop soon.
:afro: Cheers,
Robin
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....I investigated extended paddle shifters with TTS over a year ago and the Audi ones don't fit IIRC. Now I'm so used to the stock ones, I doubt very much I would change them - Their feel being ribbed and shaped is very tactile and their operation feels strong and direct, not bendy.
Thanks, I am looking at ways to try and extend my paddle shift as my right hand is braking or accelerating using the hand controls and unless the wheel is in the straight ahead position I cant reach the up shift button. A friend has had the shifters transfered to two buttons on his race wheel, I thought this may also work on my Up/Down volume buttons.
....Hi Neil, I've just been chatting to Dave @ TTshop (about other stuff) and I hadn't realised your needs - I couldn't quite understand your driving style as posted!
He tells me that they have now sourced Ali and CF paddle extenders and you had the carbon ones. Any chance of any pics please, although I'm hoping to be up at TTshop soon.
:afro: Cheers,
Robin
Hi Robin, Dave said he knew you and Hurdy well, was passing Bedford and popped in the TT shop for the first time nice bloke and nice shop. Unfortunately I'm a bit thick around this stuff and keep getting told 'not an AVATAR or to large' when trying to put a picture in my details! How do you put photos on?
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0
^^how to post pics! :smiley:
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Has anyone fitted the Carbon/Aluminium Paddle Shiffters from The TT Shop to the multi function steering wheel of a Gti/Ed30? I think the steering wheel may be the same in the Audi, fitting them with 3M tape cant be great though!
Neil, are you the chap with the Candy White Ed30 that I was chatting to at Inters with the AMD map and was in Performance Tuner too?
In fact you can see you in this vid about to go after me.. :wink:
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/?action=view¤t=MOV01603.flv
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Has anyone fitted the Carbon/Aluminium Paddle Shiffters from The TT Shop to the multi function steering wheel of a Gti/Ed30? I think the steering wheel may be the same in the Audi, fitting them with 3M tape cant be great though!
Neil, are you the chap with the Candy White Ed30 that I was chatting to at Inters with the AMD map and was in Performance Tuner too?
In fact you can see you in this vid about to go after me.. :wink:
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/?action=view¤t=MOV01603.flv
Yes thats me, what times did you get? My best run was 14.1 and 0-60 in 5.5. But doing an Orange Audi S3 by a car length made my day.
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http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0
^^how to post pics! :smiley:
Cheers Joe, I think I've got the hang of it.
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.... :shocked: ^ Feck me!! ^ Is that your wifey cleaning your motor Neil? :drool:
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.... :shocked: ^ Feck me!! ^ Is that your wifey cleaning your motor Neil? :drool:
Only £5.00 a go I'll send her round.
The Paddles are from Tid - www.tidstyling.com - and fit over the old ones with the tape supplied, hope I wont be picking them up of the carpet in the morning. Dont think they will work that well pressing right at the very tips but plenty more area to select.
(http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo163/neilmelvin/CFPaddles2.jpg)
(http://i372.photobucket.com/albums/oo163/neilmelvin/Paddlesfitted.jpg)
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.... :shocked: ^ Feck me!! ^ Is that your wifey cleaning your motor Neil? :drool:
Only £5.00 a go I'll send her round.
....Forget about her washing and polishing my car, I've got something else for her to polish and I'll give her more than a fiver! :evil: [unless of course she is your lady, in which case I apologise!]
The Paddles are from Tid - www.tidstyling.com - and fit over the old ones with the tape supplied, hope I wont be picking them up of the carpet in the morning. Dont think they will work that well pressing right at the very tips but plenty more area to select.
....Great pics, Neil - Big thanks for posting those so quickly - Carbonfibre has a similar effect on me as hot girls in yellow wellies! I had a chat with Dave about them and we both reckoned that the contoured base and modern tape strengths will probably be absolutely fine. Obviously the leverage when using the very ends will increase the loading but....
What also looks cool is that the '+' and '-' symbols still show and I assume they must continue to illuminate - That's an excellent solution - It all looks very oem.
Please let us know how they are in practice and any problems you find. Meanwhile my name is on a pair!
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Just wanted to say hi Neil M , welcome to the forum, i was one of the moderators (Normally in here). Am loving your signiture picture very much!!! and also read your Peice in Performance Mag. Good to see you found "The Place for the Mk5 GTi."
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OOOooooh, those carbon fibre shifters look lovely :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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OOOooooh, those carbon fibre shifters look lovely :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
....I wondered how long it would take you to get here!! :afro:
So, the BIG quezzie is..........When are you getting some!? :evil:
EDIT: Oh dear! None left, Hurdy - I had the last pair! :evil:
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Carbon Fibre, I just dont get it....:lipsrsealed:
:smiley:
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Carbon Fibre, I just dont get it....:lipsrsealed:
:smiley:
....Probably a case of "If I have to explain, you wouldn't understand".
But, joking apart, I don't know how to explain! :smiley:
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Has anyone fitted the Carbon/Aluminium Paddle Shiffters from The TT Shop to the multi function steering wheel of a Gti/Ed30? I think the steering wheel may be the same in the Audi, fitting them with 3M tape cant be great though!
Neil, are you the chap with the Candy White Ed30 that I was chatting to at Inters with the AMD map and was in Performance Tuner too?
In fact you can see you in this vid about to go after me.. :wink:
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/?action=view¤t=MOV01603.flv
Yes thats me, what times did you get? My best run was 14.1 and 0-60 in 5.5. But doing an Orange Audi S3 by a car length made my day.
That was my best run there.. 5.06 0-60mph and 13.5 1/4 (although has run a 13.2 @ Pod when not up against Hurricane Hugo :grin:)
Nice pics.. :wink:
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Has anyone fitted the Carbon/Aluminium Paddle Shiffters from The TT Shop to the multi function steering wheel of a Gti/Ed30? I think the steering wheel may be the same in the Audi, fitting them with 3M tape cant be great though!
Neil, are you the chap with the Candy White Ed30 that I was chatting to at Inters with the AMD map and was in Performance Tuner too?
In fact you can see you in this vid about to go after me.. :wink:
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/?action=view¤t=MOV01603.flv
Yes thats me, what times did you get? My best run was 14.1 and 0-60 in 5.5. But doing an Orange Audi S3 by a car length made my day.
That was my best run there.. 5.06 0-60mph and 13.5 1/4 (although has run a 13.2 @ Pod when not up against Hurricane Hugo :grin:)
Nice pics.. :wink:
Thats a very quick time, I'm having trouble putting the power down and I've orderd a LSD from Quaife (Always blame the car not the driver). Was going to try to get to S Pod this Sunday.
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....My VW Racing version Quaife is now confirmed for installation week of 15th September :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Guess what's now winging its way to me?...............
Carbon paddle extenders!
Yours have stayed on I hope, Neil - Are you still happy with them?
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Has anyone fitted the Carbon/Aluminium Paddle Shiffters from The TT Shop to the multi function steering wheel of a Gti/Ed30? I think the steering wheel may be the same in the Audi, fitting them with 3M tape cant be great though!
Neil, are you the chap with the Candy White Ed30 that I was chatting to at Inters with the AMD map and was in Performance Tuner too?
In fact you can see you in this vid about to go after me.. :wink:
http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j146/robintegra/?action=view¤t=MOV01603.flv
Yes thats me, what times did you get? My best run was 14.1 and 0-60 in 5.5. But doing an Orange Audi S3 by a car length made my day.
That was my best run there.. 5.06 0-60mph and 13.5 1/4 (although has run a 13.2 @ Pod when not up against Hurricane Hugo :grin:)
Nice pics.. :wink:
Thats a very quick time, I'm having trouble putting the power down and I've orderd a LSD from Quaife (Always blame the car not the driver). Was going to try to get to S Pod this Sunday.
Nice one mate. Let me know how you get on buddy?
Was tempted to nip down myself, but not sure if I can now..
You aren't able to use the launch control are you mate IIRC?
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....My VW Racing version Quaife is now confirmed for installation week of 15th September :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Guess what's now winging its way to me?...............
Carbon paddle extenders!
Yours have stayed on I hope, Neil - Are you still happy with them?
Yes solid as a rock, work well right to the top and most of the way down to the bottom, real test at Silverstone next week.
How long are you loosing the car for when fitting the diff? AMD say 3/4 days (if it ever turns up), Dave at TT Shop's looking into another make.
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....My VW Racing version Quaife is now confirmed for installation week of 15th September :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
Guess what's now winging its way to me?...............
Carbon paddle extenders!
Yours have stayed on I hope, Neil - Are you still happy with them?
Yes solid as a rock, work well right to the top and most of the way down to the bottom, real test at Silverstone next week.
How long are you loosing the car for when fitting the diff? AMD say 3/4 days (if it ever turns up), Dave at TT Shop's looking into another make.
....Great! Good to hear the paddles are solid so far - They look well seated in that moulding.
Mine's booked in on 15th for about 3/4 days for Quaife (VWR were able to get their version straightaway). Was going to be done this week but their gearbox mechanic broke his leg in a bike accident. They've now sourced another specialist who's up to their required standard.
TTshop are probably looking at Peloquin (American).
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I've reviewed my carbonfibre paddleshifters here : - http://biali.ritey.com/forum/index.php?topic=139.msg1696#new (http://biali.ritey.com/forum/index.php?topic=139.msg1696#new)
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That carbon fibre looks awesome. :drool:
Btw- Am I the only one seeing the cut out lines on the girl in Neil's sig? :rolleyes:
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That carbon fibre looks awesome. :drool:
Btw- Am I the only one seeing the cut out lines on the girl in Neil's sig? :rolleyes:
Yes you are the only one seing the cut out lines, because the rest of us are looking at the wellies. :drool:
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Why are you looking at the wellies?? :huh:
Wait... [Grabs a ruler]...
You meant to be looking about 2 cm higher. Thats where the rubber should be going :laugh: :lipsrsealed:
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hey neilM, are you the person i read about with the candy white ed30 in one of the mags, are you the one who adjusted the accelorator to the steering wheel?? if not then ignore me, its been a long day :rolleyes: