Paddles removal

Panta Rhei · Post by **Panta Rhei** » Fri Apr 19, 2019 11:12 pm

Hello, here is my plan tell me if i get this correctly.
Car is manual
I want to purchase REALLY nice steering wheel but it has got paddles, it is for auto and what I want to do is to get rid of paddles and then REUSE my old black back cover on new steering wheel. Possible or nah?

MACK · Post by **MACK** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:20 am

IIRC that should work just fine

Panta Rhei · Post by **Panta Rhei** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:59 am

Thank you, it is brand new btw, what a find.
One more obstacle, back covers of multifunction steering are also different with paddles, need to replace them also hmm

patriot66 · Post by **patriot66** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 11:55 am

Nice

MACK · Post by **MACK** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 11:59 am

Panta Rhei wrote: ↑Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:59 am Thank you, it is brand new btw, what a find.
One more obstacle, back covers of multifunction steering are also different with paddles, need to replace them also hmm

It is a lovely looking thing, kinda a combo of the best bits between an M Sport and the standard wheel. How and where did you find it? If you dont mind sharing. To be honest I might have been tempted to leave the paddles in situ as it probably looks better with than without etc

Jl-c · Post by **Jl-c** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:16 pm

You could with the right slip-ring (sometimes referred to as a squib!) use the paddles for other functions. Folding mirrors maybe or flash the lights etc , all possible if you are good at electrics/coding. The world is your lobster

kis · Post by **kis** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 5:23 pm

Best bet IMO is to swap the back cover from your steering wheel (the large bit of plastic) and the back covers from your 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock trim pieces (bits with the buttons).

Then you can swap all the bits over that you don’t want and make two wheels. One for you and one to sell on again... paddle shift can be quite sought after.

Panta Rhei · Post by **Panta Rhei** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:27 pm

Sounds like a plan to me

Panta Rhei · Post by **Panta Rhei** » Tue May 21, 2019 7:13 pm

Ok, done it

kis · Post by **kis** » Tue May 21, 2019 7:22 pm

Good work... now where is the how-to?

lol!

Panta Rhei · Post by **Panta Rhei** » Wed May 22, 2019 7:22 pm

It is in my head so you guys won't kick me out of forum when I share the knowledge.
Until then I am safe with my knowledge

Notfooled · Post by **Notfooled** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:14 pm

Panta Rhei, in a similar situation. Just wondering if its plug and play? Thanks

Panta Rhei · Post by **Panta Rhei** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:57 pm

Yes. Everything is plug and play.
BUT. You will not be able to put paddles on non paddles steering wheel without drilling a hole in it. Just a little note if you want to resell another steering wheel with spare parts.

Notfooled · Post by **Notfooled** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:02 pm

Panta Rhei, Noted, wasn’t planning on it anyways. Appreciate the reply!

WouterZZZZ · Post by **WouterZZZZ** » Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:32 pm

Are both paddles now for sale and in good undamaged complete condition? Frgr Wouter

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