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Offline Booth11

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Re: DSG Paddle Retro Fit
« Reply #20 on: 13 July 2015, 22:12 »
Funny DSG paddles  :whistle: :whistle:

Ok, it veered off topic just a little  :whistle:

Sorry.
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Re: DSG Paddle Retro Fit
« Reply #21 on: 16 July 2015, 12:00 »
Instructions for changing the paddles are here
http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3e01bf511d4da3315c66902d6.r6.cf1.rackcdn.com/PDF_14556_Volkswagen_MKVII_Paddle_Shifter_Installation.pdf

Although I'm not so sure about their warning

"In certain driving situations the S2T Performance Paddle Shifters may
cause interference with the headlamp and windshield washer levers in
some vehicles. ECS Tuning recommends that the headlamp high-beam
function and the operation of the windshield washer system should only
be used while the steering wheel is in its straight upright position."
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Re: DSG Paddle Retro Fit
« Reply #22 on: 16 July 2015, 14:45 »
^^^ Well I guess ECS have to cover their arses from the citizens of the nation that sues companies for the slightest excuse following calamities caused their own idiocy (McDonalds coffee spills, Audi auto transmissions, the huge essays on the sidewalls of tyres and probably the bloody annoying yellow logo on the sun visor too spring to mind)  :rolleyes:
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Re: DSG Paddle Retro Fit
« Reply #23 on: 16 July 2015, 17:11 »
True but I read it as being that the paddle could physically hit the stalks which would be worrying.
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Re: DSG Paddle Retro Fit
« Reply #24 on: 16 July 2015, 17:51 »
I've never taken too much notice of DSG paddles (for obvious reasons) but I see where you're coming from now.
If they're hinged at the base then yes, any extension is going to mean the furthest point from the hinge is nearer to the wheel or stalk depending on which way it swings through the arc (I'm assuming you pull it toward you?)

Maybe worth pinging ECS an email if you're seriously considering the paddles.
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