Replacing Paddle Shifters - thoughts?

[Reywas]

Good morning all!

I'm about to purchase a 2011 GTS (Yey!) and want to replace the smaller paddles, with new larger carbon ones.
Question:
Has anyone ever done this - without removing the steering wheel?
How did you find the process?

Thank you for any help / tips!

 

[dickygrace]

It’s a 10 minute job but the steering wheel does require removal.

 

[Reywas]

It’s a 10 minute job but the steering wheel does require removal.

Ahhh ok thanks @dickygrace - the supplier was telling me it can be done without removing. Cheeky!

 

[dickygrace]

Ahhh ok thanks @dickygrace - the supplier was telling me it can be done without removing. Cheeky!

Don’t think so I may stand corrected someone else will be along shortly.

 

[Zep]

I think the @CatmanV2 did it without removing the wheel. But then he has small paws (not).

 

[Reywas]

I think the @CatmanV2 did it without removing the wheel. But then he has small paws (not).

Ahhh ok interesting... thanks @Zep - Was it a simple process @CatmanV2 ?

 

[Gazcw]

I imagine the time and effort trying to remove and refit screws and trying not to lose them far exceeds taking the wheel off.

 

[PaulCambio]

Pretty sure Matt @conaero has done it without removing the wheel at his Sportsitalia place.

 

[mowlas]

As I understand it is possible but very fiddly to expose the two screws that connect the paddles to the steering column. You have to turn the steering wheel full lock either side and use the correct screw heads. I’m guessing it’s a case of having the right tools. Apparently one side is harder than another. You may end up damaging or scuffing some parts.

There are however quite a few YouTube videos on how to correctly remove and refit the steering wheel which would be a more elegant way to do it.

Here’s one example…

 

[Bebs]

AV just fitted the Stindig Alu paddles to mine without removing the wheel. Full lock and there’s is access.. just.

 

[CatmanV2]

Its probably easier removing it but can be done with the wheel in place. Short / ball ended hex keys are recommended.

And do it!

@Zep I'll remind you that while my hands have significant span, they are actually quite slender, so thankyouverymuch!

C

 

[allandwf]

https://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/yl7aq

 

[CatmanV2]

https://www.reddit.com/r/videos/comments/yl7aq

And you are also like a stream of bat's ****....

C

 

[allandwf]

And you are also like a stream of bat's ****....

C

Sorry couldn't resist.

 

[Gazcw]

Its probably easier removing it but can be done with the wheel in place. Short / ball ended hex keys are recommended.

And do it!

@Zep I'll remind you that while my hands have significant span, they are actually quite slender. It's the other bits that come up short. so thankyouverymuch!

C

Fixed that for you.

 

[Aeroresh]

I did mine without removing the wheel, theres just about enough room if you have a steady hand at least. The potential to lose a screw is quite high though

 

[Devonboy]

Did mine at the weekend - easy job but be methodical….

 

[Bebs]

 

[rs48635]

REPLACING PADDLE SHIFTERS - THOUGHTS?

On the one hand it's a positive action...........

on the other , there's always a down........

 

[Bebs]

REPLACING PADDLE SHIFTERS - THOUGHTS?

On the one hand it's a positive action...........

on the other , there's always a down........

As long as it’s not plastic… that’s my conclusion - long live Stindig!