Extended Paddle Shifters

[MerlinS3]

Hey Guys,

Anyone install larger paddle shifters on your car? Not ones that stick onto the OEM but full replacements?
Would the R8 GT larger paddles mount on the stock S3 wheel as a full replacement?

This would look pretty neat and give a larger paddle.

[Stam4765]

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...1#post10874420

I haven't seen anyone on here who has done the full oem replacement ones. If they have they haven't made a thread about it.

[[email protected]]

Hey Guys,

Anyone install larger paddle shifters on your car? Not ones that stick onto the OEM but full replacements?
Would the R8 GT larger paddles mount on the stock S3 wheel as a full replacement?

This would look pretty neat and give a larger paddle.

The R8 GT paddles do not fit these steering wheels unfortunately. The base and plug are quite different.

The extended full replacement paddles that work with these wheels:

Shift Paddles | Post-Facelift Extended

Cheers,

[RupertPupkin]

These look identical to the paddles on my 2015 S3. Are they actually bigger?

The R8 GT paddles do not fit these steering wheels unfortunately. The base and plug are quite different.

The extended full replacement paddles that work with these wheels:

Shift Paddles | Post-Facelift Extended

Cheers,

[[email protected]]

These look identical to the paddles on my 2015 S3. Are they actually bigger?

Some A3 and S3 models will already have these paddles, others will not. Audi did some odd shuffling of which cars/years received these paddles.

If you have the same appearing paddles now as in the link there is no need to upgrade, same exact paddles.

If you have short black or aluminum paddles then the extended paddles in the link are a nice upgrade.

Cheers,

[RupertPupkin]

So is there any OEM type upgrade over these ones? From another model or something? I find even being one of the lucky ones, they aren't big enough. Thanks.

Some A3 and S3 models will already have these paddles, others will not. Audi did some odd shuffling of which cars/years received these paddles.

If you have the same appearing paddles now as in the link there is no need to upgrade, same exact paddles.

If you have short black or aluminum paddles then the extended paddles in the link are a nice upgrade.

Cheers,

[[email protected]]

So is there any OEM type upgrade over these ones? From another model or something? I find even being one of the lucky ones, they aren't big enough. Thanks.

There is nothing that is a full replacement that is larger than the extended paddles you have.

There are carbon fiber extensions which can be made to fit your stock extended paddles:

Shift Paddle Extensions | Post-Facelift Carbon Fiber

Cheers,

[TCHUN003]

Stick on paddles. They're extremely sturdy. I couldn't find replacements and I'm really happy with these.

[esss 3]

Stick on paddles. They're extremely sturdy. I couldn't find replacements and I'm really happy with these.

TCHUN003, can you please post the link to the paddle extenders that you have.
Are you happy with the fitment and quality, cause some really look like S**T.
Are they holding up well and would you purchase them again if you had the choice ???
Your opinions are appreciated.
Thanx.

[jpy1980]

^^ this

[TCHUN003]

I'd purchase them again. I'm really happy with them and they are holding up well. I actually bought these on ebay, and they'll fit your paddles as long as you have a 2016. The 2015 paddles are a slightly different shape.

Search item # 161937889678 on ebay. They're $27

[magnessr]

I'd purchase them again. I'm really happy with them and they are holding up well. I actually bought these on ebay, and they'll fit your paddles as long as you have a 2016. The 2015 paddles are a slightly different shape.

Search item # 161937889678 on ebay. They're $27

These look great. Do you think the black looks odd next to the OEM silver paddle? Hard to tell in your picture, but trying to decide between black and silver.

[TCHUN003]

I'm glad I went with the black, but I think the silver would have looked good too.

[esss 3]

I'd purchase them again. I'm really happy with them and they are holding up well. I actually bought these on ebay, and they'll fit your paddles as long as you have a 2016. The 2015 paddles are a slightly different shape.

Search item # 161937889678 on ebay. They're $27

Thanx for the info and quick reply.
I have a brand new 2016 S3 so you guarantee that these will fit, correct, lol ???
Hope so cause I will be ordering them shortly !!!
all the best.

[TCHUN003]

I can't be sure without seeing your paddles, but they fit mine.

[pinpointsnipe]

Damn, if there was something that would fit the extended paddles with the silver trim, I would be interested

[hbracer93]

They have these, but they are larger.

[PsiBlast]

I'm glad I went with the black, but I think the silver would have looked good too.

In the photo, it looks silver.

[TCHUN003]

In the photo, it looks silver.

It's brushed black, with silver borders. Since it's brushed aluminum it looks like silver in certain lighting.

[PsiBlast]

It's brushed black, with silver borders. Since it's brushed aluminum it looks like silver in certain lighting.

SOLD! :)

[tekkie]

did anyone else order the ebay ones for a 16? just got mine and the contour of the curve does not fit properly, maybe i will add another piece of tape to one edge but really the middle needs to be shaved down to fit properly

[jpy1980]

I'm not sure if you were the one I spoke to in the Facebook page, but I am having the same issue and the seller is not responding. Sucks.

[tekkie]

I'm not sure if you were the one I spoke to in the Facebook page, but I am having the same issue and the seller is not responding. Sucks.

nope not me , i was going to complain but realized they say it doesnt fit the s3 anyway :(

[tekkie]

I'm not sure if you were the one I spoke to in the Facebook page, but I am having the same issue and the seller is not responding. Sucks.

the one i purchased from refunded me 1/2 after i complained. i am going to try printing the back piece on my 3d printer after

[magnessr]

the one i purchased from refunded me 1/2 after i complained. i am going to try printing the back piece on my 3d printer after

Let me know if you can print out something that works. I cut the bases up so the center hump was less of an issue, but would like to get something that fits and looks good if possible.

[MerlinS3]

found S2T paddles, supposedly full replacements for only $260, anodized black, polished, or brushed...
might order some and see how they look

[magnessr]

found S2T paddles, supposedly full replacements for only $260, anodized black, polished, or brushed...
might order some and see how they look

According to their site, they only go up to 2013 S3. Are the mounting points different or did you find something I missed?


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[PsiBlast]

did anyone else order the ebay ones for a 16? just got mine and the contour of the curve does not fit properly, maybe i will add another piece of tape to one edge but really the middle needs to be shaved down to fit properly

Did you buy the ones TCHUN003 has? I ordered those same ones from eBay using the item number above. I just received them but haven't unpacked yet. Wondering if I should return them.

[TCHUN003]

Did you buy the ones TCHUN003 has? I ordered those same ones from eBay using the item number above. I just received them but haven't unpacked yet. Wondering if I should return them.

Yes I'm pretty sure they purchased the same ones. I didn't even realize the fitment was slightly off until they pointed it out. You have to look closely from the sides to see it. I don't notice any fitment issues when I'm sitting in the driver's seat.

[magnessr]

Did you buy the ones TCHUN003 has? I ordered those same ones from eBay using the item number above. I just received them but haven't unpacked yet. Wondering if I should return them.

yes, these ones do not fit correctly.

[esss 3]

I purchased the ebay item that TCHUN003 posted above as well, and unfortunately they are not a direct/perfect fit for the stock 2016 S3 paddles !!!
With that being said, the 3M adhesive sticks to enough of the paddle to make it work well. Due to the incorrect plastic molded curvature of the paddle extension base, when attached there is a slight gap toward the inside of the extensions base in the area closest to the center of the steering wheel.
In other words it seems as if the base of the extension is sticking to just the outer half of the back of the stock paddles. But this is fine as the adhesive is strong enough to hold it and it's rock solid. The gap cannot be seen unless you really look for it and even then it's barely noticeable.
Besides it takes so little pressure to pull the paddles to shift into the next gear that the extensions will never come off !!!
By the way...it takes 20 minutes for the adhesive to achieve 50% of its ultimate strength, 90% after 24 hrs. and 100% after 72 hrs. and should be applied between 70 and 100 degrees !!!
Until something better comes along these work just fine, look great, cost just $25, and solved my issue of having to reach up a bit for the stock paddles more than I like as I hold the wheel slightly below the controls.
Thanx TCHUN003.