Paddle Shifters for non GTI/R cars

[crainger]

One thing to keep in mind with the taller extensions, they act as a lever, so if you tend to shift from the top where the plus and minus is, you put extra force for on the factory shifters and I've seen them break at the connection to the steering wheel. (Not just VW, but Subaru too)

If you shift further down close to the factory paddle, you'll be fine.