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Offline aidogti

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retrofit paddle shift
« on: July 18, 2010, 01:02:10 pm »
hi lads i have a 2005 gti with dsg and was wondering what is needed to fit the paddle shift.... i dont have MFSW

do i need the hidhline computer?

do i need MFSW?

thanks lads...
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2010, 01:43:29 pm »
not too sure, but in my opinion they are a waste of time lol.

impresses the friends though  :popcornsoda:
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2010, 02:01:30 pm »
I tend to use mine all the time, much easier driving with both hands on the wheel and shifting than messing around with pushing the stick back and forth.
Altho i tend to just be in auto a lot of the time to be fair
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2010, 04:01:34 pm »
You need a new wheel, paddles and controller i believe. NC 35 on here has just bought my old wheel and did this mod to his.  :happy2:

Quote from: keano on July 18, 2010, 01:43:29 pm
not too sure, but in my opinion they are a waste of time lol.

impresses the friends though  :popcornsoda:


Are you mad.  :stupid:  The driving experience is a whole lot better with paddles when pushing on.  :driver:
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2010, 07:30:36 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on July 18, 2010, 04:01:34 pm
You need a new wheel, paddles and controller i believe. NC 35 on here has just bought my old wheel and did this mod to his.  :happy2:

Quote from: keano on July 18, 2010, 01:43:29 pm
not too sure, but in my opinion they are a waste of time lol.

impresses the friends though  :popcornsoda:


Are you mad.  :stupid:  The driving experience is a whole lot better with paddles when pushing on.  :driver:

I agree could not live without my paddles,  dropping it down a couple when approaching a roundabout is great fun! Dont think i would like my GTI half as much without them...  :happy2:
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2010, 07:34:31 pm »
Quote from: Top Cat on July 18, 2010, 04:01:34 pm
You need a new wheel, paddles and controller i believe. NC 35 on here has just bought my old wheel and did this mod to his.  :happy2:

Quote from: keano on July 18, 2010, 01:43:29 pm
not too sure, but in my opinion they are a waste of time lol.

impresses the friends though  :popcornsoda:


Are you mad.  :stupid:  The driving experience is a whole lot better with paddles when pushing on.  :driver:

  +1 cos I've retrofitted MFSW with paddles to mine!
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2010, 07:37:00 pm »
If it's any use I have a brand new steering wheel control unit part number 1P0959542, £76.84 + vat from the stealer. Open to offers above £40. However I don't know for sure what is the correct part number you need. Check first

I'd hate for you to get a bit you don't need.
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2010, 08:22:24 pm »
ok louCyffer, ill find out the part number


so how mch would the MFSW cost??
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2010, 09:31:21 pm »
Hi mate, further to loucyfers offer of a wheel controller, I have an R36 wheel that has paddle shifters, let me know if your interested.
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2010, 09:51:35 pm »
Richie83 what price you looking for r36 wheel.. Pm me

thanks

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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2010, 08:49:52 am »
lads to i need the full MFD in the cluster to complete the paddle shift????

cause i dont have full MFD in my car...
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2010, 09:04:25 am »
you dont need the full MFD/highline to have the paddles I only have the midline computer and my paddles were original fit.  PM on its way about the wheel.
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2010, 07:04:15 pm »
Yep just done mine.

If you need any help let me know
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2011, 11:25:18 am »
Hi NC35!

I've just bought a 55 plate GT TDI with DSG, and am really interested in retro fitting the MFSW with Paddle Shifters!

The Setup i currently have is: Standard Steering Wheel + Mid-Line Display on the clocks.

I've just done a bit of digging around on the interent for possible parts to help along the way, and have found a steering wheel in germany which i was wondering if this fits the bill?

steering wheel:
[ebay]http://cgi.ebay.de/Leder-Lenkrad-Lederlenkrad-DSG-VW-Passat-Jetta-Golf-5-/230523723605?pt=Autoteile_Zubehör&hash=item35ac48df55#ht_677wt_907[/ebay]


 

I'm now wondering what other bits i need to complete the job, so as you've done it to yours, is there any chance you could offer some advice + help as to what i need to do this conversation?

cheers for any help!

Rachel  
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Re: retrofit paddle shift
« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2011, 04:31:53 pm »
Quote from: aidogti on July 18, 2010, 08:22:24 pm
ok louCyffer, ill find out the part number


so how mch would the MFSW cost??

Buttons from the dealer are £70 per side :surprised:. They often come up on german eBay, however.
Quote from: rachel on April 30, 2011, 11:25:18 am
Hi NC35!

I've just bought a 55 plate GT TDI with DSG, and am really interested in retro fitting the MFSW with Paddle Shifters!

The Setup i currently have is: Standard Steering Wheel + Mid-Line Display on the clocks.

I've just done a bit of digging around on the interent for possible parts to help along the way, and have found a steering wheel in germany which i was wondering if this fits the bill?

steering wheel:
[ebay]http://cgi.ebay.de/Leder-Lenkrad-Lederlenkrad-DSG-VW-Passat-Jetta-Golf-5-/230523723605?pt=Autoteile_Zubehör&hash=item35ac48df55#ht_677wt_907[/ebay]


 

I'm now wondering what other bits i need to complete the job, so as you've done it to yours, is there any chance you could offer some advice + help as to what i need to do this conversation?

cheers for any help!

Rachel 

Rachel, there are a couple of threads on here documenting such retro fits. I think that Darren (MortyGTTDi) is a guru of same. With a bit of homework it should be straightforward. But in earlier models there is a compatability issue with streeing controllers & slip rings. So before you take the plunge on the Bay, read round as many of these threads as you can, or you may end up with a wheel that won't work properly.
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