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Extended Paddles

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As above, They come with small grub screws to hold them on but tbh they are carp, as was the "Mammoth Super tape " :fail
So I araldited them on! I hope the next owner likes them!!

They are very nice to use and I like them, not everyone's taste but hey ho, I like them!!



 
Fair play for going with what you like.
Sorry they didn't secure as they said they would.
Sounds like you have them on now though.

One thing I will say,

Just be mindful of how much pressure you use to pull the paddles.
As you know, they only need a slight amount of pressure to activate them.
In the heat of a spirited drive, it's understandable that one may sometimes pull on the paddles a little harder.

I've seen paddles that have been pulled at with too much force and they start to come away from the steering wheel.

I always make sure that I apply pressure on the paddles dead-centre and not by pulling at either the top or the bottom of the paddles, where leverage is greater.
With this in mind, extended paddles would be of no use to me as I only use the centre of the paddles to operate them.

I also make sure that I only apply the amount of pressure that is necessary, regardless of how excited I might be at the time.

I would be a little wary of the increased leverage/ force you will be applying if you used the tips of the extensions to operate the paddles (which presumably you will be).

Maybe keep an eye on them.

Not trying to scare you, by the way!

lol

Good mod.
Glad you are happy with them.

:thumb:
 
Is this the set you have been waiting for for ages? to be honest i dont like them the fit is poor and the contrast is not to my liking either but each too their own glad your happy and that they finally turned up. Was there any humble pie eaten after your rant on the other forum?

Tony.
 
No I told VIVID to get ****ed and bought these instead! in the flesh they look good I think though I may go for one piece ones if I can get them.
 
What was wrong with the ergonomically designed originals?
 
Sorry mate but the fit on those is really bad looks like something halfords would sell to corsa owners. I think your car deserves better as it looks a stunning motor.
 
I personally don't like the look of them either, as said above they look like they were made by ripspeed but as long as you are happy is what counts!
 
Personally I think the c63 would benefit from extended paddles. So on that note good on ya. As for looks and fit, they look what they are. An add on. I don't think they look so bad tho. Like you say! Maybe look out for some one piece ones.
 
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Rather than fitting the paddle extenders, wouldn't it be cheaper to simply sellotape some lollipop sticks to your fingers?

:D
 
Rather than fitting the paddle extenders, wouldn't it be cheaper to simply sellotape some lollipop sticks to your fingers?

:D

Brilliant Viz style top tip:D
 

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