looking for OE shift paddles to make carbon fiber model

[ahvlanico]

Actualy I dont know the cost, it will depend of the total of time passed on the protoype. I will know soon and test it on my car to know if all the functions are ok with the steering wheel and all controls.
I received the today picture:
1st vernishing , after it will be polished and vernished again. Lot lot of work..than he will put the + and - and later it will be possible to put "up" and "down"

 

[BennyD]

A proper little cottage industry springing up before our eyes. I like it!

 

[DaveT]

Yes they look good.

I fancy a nice set of CF paddles so watching with interest.

 

[ahvlanico]

Hello my friends.
I should receive soon the first pair . This will be the proto and as you know, the proto is never as nice as the definitive.

Here are the possibilities:
vernished spray can be brilliant or sheen ( im not sure of the translation)
possibility to add in the vernish glitters blue red green gold silver
the text +/- or up down can be red or white
possible to to make it in colored carbone: blue green red and too in fibralu (aloy color)
Price would be between 250 and 280 euros + shippings costs it will depends on the number of pairs ordered.
Will make some pics and tests when received.
What do you think of it ?

 

[conaero]

Very nice, I think you should have the text UP and DOWN on them plus the paddles have a soft coating on the reverse, but raw carbon might be a nice touch.

Keep up the good work Nico.

 

[ahvlanico]

what do you mean with soft coating ?

 

[Emtee]

Looking fabulous Niko. Well done for your hard work and perseverance. I'm sure there will be plenty of people interested to have a set from you.

 

[conaero]

what do you mean with soft coating ?

On the OEM paddles, there is a soft foam on the back, the bit that your fingers touch to change gear. Just a thought.

 

[BennyD]

Mine feels more like felt to me.

 

[safrane]

Alcantara I think

 

[ahvlanico]

ok understood coraneo !

here are some examples of colours:

 

[Emtee]

Mine feels more like felt to me.

I'm pretty certain it's the skin from the inner thighs of nubile Cuban cigar rolling virgins.....you know,.. the ones they take out back and shoot once their thighs become just too supple for the job. God bless the Italians and their environmentally sound approach to recycling.

 

[BennyD]

Personally, I wouldn't just shoot them!

 

[CatmanV2]

I think they looks awesome. Sadly I reckon I'll have more pressing stuff to spend that kind of cash on. Not that I don't think they're worth it mind.

C

 

[ahvlanico]

alcantra exist on ebay at a small price, i could add it easily. Good idea conaero !

 

[ahvlanico]

Paddles are finished and sent to me, Im impatient to discover them..

 

[MAF260]

Looking good!

 

[conaero]

Nico, they have come out really well, hats off to you.

Any news on our carbon spoilers?

Whats next to get the carbon fibre treatment?

 

[ahvlanico]

I would prefer to receive the spoilers first but it is not yet ready..the men told me recently I would receive them from the 20 to the 25 december.
Be sure that as fast as I got them I immediatly call you !
But it is not the same men who did the paddles.
Why not testing a GPS console of 4200 in CF ??

 

[CatmanV2]

Now *that* sounds like a plan. Especially if you can produce a blank to accept something after market, with all the electronics

C