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Best DSG Paddles?
- Thread starter AdamGTI2
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Abbott Martin
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Mid-South
- Car(s)
- GTI Performance 2dr
Have Leyo. Wanted the ECS Carbon but they are on back order.
Have had the cheap Mk7 Ali ones (they are too big, 1/4 the surface area doesn’t engage the paddle) and the Double Apex Mk6 ones. Those were my fav.
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Have had the cheap Mk7 Ali ones (they are too big, 1/4 the surface area doesn’t engage the paddle) and the Double Apex Mk6 ones. Those were my fav.
Sent by raven from Castle Black
CMARNOLD78
Ready to race!
- Location
- DC
Does anyone who has actually added the paddles actually use them more now? (Genuine question)
Sandman GTI
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Tennessee USA
I added mine early so hard to say I use them more because in the early days of ownership I was getting in the habit of paddle shifting. But I do enjoy using them more and they are easier to use when you have a larger paddle. You do not have to search as much for the paddle when driving. The OE paddle is smaller and set in farther. My extensions clamp/bolt on so they are larger and out a little farther on the wheel.
I do paddle shift about 95% of the time however. When engine is cold I leave it in auto to keep me from driving it harder.
I suggest to anyone find a good extension you like and make yourself use it. Then driving in manual will become second nature.
Abbott Martin
Go Kart Champion
- Location
- Mid-South
- Car(s)
- GTI Performance 2dr
Yes. The stock paddles are inadequate. Many cars with inferior transmissions (BRZ, for example) have much nicer & larger paddles. I like to shift with my pinky & pointer fingers.
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CMARNOLD78
Ready to race!
- Location
- DC
Thanks. To be honest I have only used in in manual mode a few times since I have had the car. With the existing paddles it has never felt that fun, just kind of awkward. I think replacing the tires is on the list first and then some nice replacement paddles.
SonicBloom
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Bay Area, CA
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI S
This thread got me to try paddle shifting more instead of changing to sport mode for passing and merging.
Sandman GTI
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Tennessee USA
Nothing like paddle shifting.
Shift when you want, engine brake when entering a turn.
To enjoy it more force yourself to do it. Takes 2-3 months but it will feel more natural. Also learn how to use the stick when in manual mode.
The correct way is to not shift in a turn but when leaving a light, making a left turn, the wheel is turned and hard to reach the paddle, just reach down and push the stick up for next gear. Then when wheel comes back around, hand back on wheel. The DSG is a fun transmission. Just practice and you will be in sport manual all the time. Plus big red shift paddles are cool. We'll for me I like them.
anotero
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Hither and thither
- Car(s)
- Mk7 GTI
I drive in M 100% of the time, hand always on or near the shifter. Whenever i get into a fully auto car, i sometimes accidentally shift into neutral and rev the fuck out of the engine, thinking i've just shifted up.
black forest ind
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Cary, North Carolina
- Car(s)
- All of them
We are in the works of producing a full replacement shift paddle. We anticipate to be selling these in Q3. When we get closer to production, I'll be able to post up pictures.
Sandman GTI
Drag Race Newbie
- Location
- Tennessee USA
I have earned that merit badge also.
nype
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Vancouver, B.C.
We have a VW and a BMW. So in manual, I use the paddles.
Cbell3186
Ready to race!
- Location
- Austin, TX
I picked up a set of direct replacements from Aliexpress and man are they amazing!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ste...486.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.36724c4deUrdVx