Maniacs DSG paddle extension

[WazR36]

just thought i would post this that i found on eBay tonight.
i have a set of maniacs DSG paddle extenders, they are the absolute best thing i could possibly buy for the car. they did however cost me over $150 posted from overseas.
whilst on eBay i came across these: VW Steering Wheel DSG Paddle Extension MK6 Golf GTI R SCIROCCO R20 CC R36 | eBay
basically the same thing but cheaper! this is how much they probably deserve to cost given they are only plastic.
will post some pics of my own ones over the coming days but hope that someone else can benefit from this find

cheers,
Warren

[Steve]

I have some replacement paddles made of aluminium and they are great. I'm not sold on the idea of plastic.



They are a great addition to the car, and as far as I'm concerned they should be standard equipment.

[Ryan_R]

Great find Warren - look just like the Maniacs one (I was planning on getting them but ~$190 shipped it way too much).

Only problem is the smaller range of styles - I was hoping to get the silver ones without the writing on them. Will make up my mind eventually - heck I might even buy two types xD

[bwen]

Great find Warren - look just like the Maniacs one (I was planning on getting them but ~$190 shipped it way too much).

Only problem is the smaller range of styles - I was hoping to get the silver ones without the writing on them. Will make up my mind eventually - heck I might even buy two types xD

Hey mate, there are often group buys (to save on shipping). There's been a few that have been setup on vwgolf.net.au. I'm sure you could either head there and fit yourself in another group buy or even organise one here at vwwatercooled. I've heard from numerous people that the Maniacs have the one up on the S2TT paddles in that they do not lose the original click that you get when using the stock paddles. They also keep the factory illumination of + and - on each paddle

[Ryan_R]

Yes but I doubt a GB will get anywhere near the $46 shown on eBay

[bwen]

Yes but I doubt a GB will get anywhere near the $46 shown on eBay

I would get it from cargear07 on eBay as well, but I'm a bit picky and can't find just simple black ones (unless you know where I can find them? )

[Ryan_R]

I've asked the seller if he has the plain silver ones & waiting for a response. If it's a yes for me than chances are it'll be good news for you too.

If not I'll have to choose between silver with script or carbon fibre. CF would probably look more out of place on my car due to the beige interior. Silver would probably match the chrome trim pieces better.

[Jay Gee]

How do the aluminium ones attach. Are they stickon like the plastic?

[kleung]

How do the aluminium ones attach. Are they stickon like the plastic?

The ones in Steve's photo appear to be the S2T Performance paddles - they replace the original plastic mini paddles.

The S2TP paddles are similar to the Oettinger paddles, which also replace the original paddles.

Here's a howto video that will show you exactly how they are fitted.

[Steve]

The ones in Steve's photo appear to be the S2T Performance paddles - they replace the original plastic mini paddles.

The S2TP paddles are similar to the Oettinger paddles, which also replace the original paddles.

Here's a howto video that will show you exactly how they are fitted.

You got it - I have the S2T paddles

The fitting guide looks a bit daunting but it's not too difficult at all. I said that these should be standard on every R36, but they're not - so every R36 owner should fit them. I think I have posted some thoughts on this forum about the fitting process.

I rarely drive my car without using the paddles to change gear, and the larger paddles make a huge difference over the rubbish standard paddles. Thoroughly recommended. I really don't understand why VW delivers cars with a great gearbox but a useless way of interacting with it.