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Paddle Extensions !!! Yes or No? & Why do they cost so Much
« on: November 20, 2012, 09:03:47 pm »
Hey up guys,

Looking to pick up some Paddle Extensions Shifters. Now i have seen these "Oettinger's DSG paddle extension" and they look really nice, and totally replace the shifter rather than stick on.
http://www.gmpperformance.com/CFJFiles/GMP/17919_b.jpg


Or even nice these ones:
http://cart-imgs-1.fc2.com/user_img/h/hsport/158_1_04.JPG?943887600

But the price is very steep for a bit of plastic, even the stick on one can be dear. Does anyone use extensions? Which one are good? or which one to stay away from.

I have seen some cheap one on eBay for £40-£60, just dont really want to pay over £100 for some plastic, money could be spent else where  :jumpmove:

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Re: Paddle Extensions !!! Yes or No? & Why do they cost so Much
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2012, 09:06:08 pm »
Mandy on here dose them for circa £25  :happy2:

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Re: Paddle Extensions !!! Yes or No? & Why do they cost so Much
« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2012, 09:09:25 pm »
Mandy on here dose them for circa £25  :happy2:

and what is the quality like, they any good?

Anyone got any pics or links

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Re: Paddle Extensions !!! Yes or No? & Why do they cost so Much
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2012, 09:11:38 pm »
Use "Search".................... its the top answer under Paddle Extensions!
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Re: Paddle Extensions !!! Yes or No? & Why do they cost so Much
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2012, 12:44:15 am »
I quite like mine. :happy2:

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Re: Paddle Extensions !!! Yes or No? & Why do they cost so Much
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2012, 01:52:29 am »
25 quid eBay specials. None of this over priced nonsense.  :signLOL:

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Re: Paddle Extensions !!! Yes or No? & Why do they cost so Much
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2012, 09:07:29 am »
25 quid eBay specials. None of this over priced nonsense.  :signLOL:

Worked out ok for me as they were on the Polo before they were on the Golf as same fitment :driver:
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Re: Paddle Extensions !!! Yes or No? & Why do they cost so Much
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2012, 09:25:23 am »

25 quid eBay specials. None of this over priced nonsense.  :signLOL:


....Back in the day when I got my TID's, there weren't any cheaper options to choose from. No regrets though because I got a big discount and have had the joy of using them since early 2009  :P.

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I think I need to revise that review to include what Mandy has to offer.


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Re: Paddle Extensions !!! Yes or No? & Why do they cost so Much
« Reply #8 on: November 21, 2012, 09:26:42 am »
Ive got the 'Mandy' ones. Best mod ive done to the R32 so far - can actually reach the paddles now lol  :happy2:


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Re: Paddle Extensions !!! Yes or No? & Why do they cost so Much
« Reply #9 on: November 21, 2012, 09:51:04 am »

25 quid eBay specials. None of this over priced nonsense.  :signLOL:


....Back in the day when I got my TID's, there weren't any cheaper options to choose from. No regrets though because I got a big discount and have had the joy of using them since early 2009  :P.

Review:  http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2231.0.html

I think I need to revise that review to include what Mandy has to offer.

Yeah this is the review that made me want to get some. Ive contacted Mandy and she said she will have some more back in within 2 weeks or so :)
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Re: Paddle Extensions !!! Yes or No? & Why do they cost so Much
« Reply #10 on: November 21, 2012, 05:31:34 pm »

....Back in the day when I got my TID's, there weren't any cheaper options to choose from. No regrets though because I got a big discount and have had the joy of using them since early 2009  :P.

Review:  http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,2231.0.html

I think I need to revise that review to include what Mandy has to offer.

Yeah this is the review that made me want to get some. Ive contacted Mandy and she said she will have some more back in within 2 weeks or so :)


....Glad Mandy can help you  :happy2: I have now added this info to my review thread.

It seems that many of my reviews push folk further down the slippery slope of modding!  :evilgrin:
« Last Edit: November 21, 2012, 05:37:10 pm by RedRobin »


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