991 PDK Paddle Owners - Feedback Please
Ugly (I'll be honest) and waaayyy too big.
I have carbon fiber accent and would consider a replacement if:
-the paddles are just as thin and rigid as metal paddles
-the paddles are a bit longer (not wider)
-shifting is a bit more 'clicky'
-oh, and in the end I am OK with metal as it goes better with the steering wheel...
Overall something more like metal blades you find on F-cars
I have carbon fiber accent and would consider a replacement if:
-the paddles are just as thin and rigid as metal paddles
-the paddles are a bit longer (not wider)
-shifting is a bit more 'clicky'
-oh, and in the end I am OK with metal as it goes better with the steering wheel...
Overall something more like metal blades you find on F-cars
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I also agree with Haku.
Anyway, you did a nice job, but to be honest, i don't see the benefit of larger paddles in a setup used by Porsche. If you look at other brands, like Lambo or Ferrari, they have the paddles on the steering column (better setup IMO) and in that case you want them to be large.
As long as the paddles are on the steering wheel itself, it makes no difference IMHO. I think the standard paddles are just fine.
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Anyway, you did a nice job, but to be honest, i don't see the benefit of larger paddles in a setup used by Porsche. If you look at other brands, like Lambo or Ferrari, they have the paddles on the steering column (better setup IMO) and in that case you want them to be large.
As long as the paddles are on the steering wheel itself, it makes no difference IMHO. I think the standard paddles are just fine.
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I have PDK with paddles and no other carbon in the interior so wouldn't work for me. So far I haven't ever had (in 11 months of driving) thought I needed bigger paddles for the 991.
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Ugly (I'll be honest) and waaayyy too big.
I have carbon fiber accent and would consider a replacement if:
-the paddles are just as thin and rigid as metal paddles
-the paddles are a bit longer (not wider)
-shifting is a bit more 'clicky'
-oh, and in the end I am OK with metal as it goes better with the steering wheel...
Overall something more like metal blades you find on F-cars
I have carbon fiber accent and would consider a replacement if:
-the paddles are just as thin and rigid as metal paddles
-the paddles are a bit longer (not wider)
-shifting is a bit more 'clicky'
-oh, and in the end I am OK with metal as it goes better with the steering wheel...
Overall something more like metal blades you find on F-cars
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FUGLY....Not in my car!
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My experience w/Porsche steering wheels:
I have Porsche's $615 optional Multifunction Wheel.
Initially thought I made a mistake, but now prefer the one hand push/pull better than the right +, left - paddles (FWIW had this paddle set up on a 2013 BMW M3 DCT)
Took about 10 min to relearn & have all functions in front of me vs extra stalk &/or reach for buttons on the dash. If I had it to again & the same wheel was available I'd get it.
The console shift w/push forward to up a gear & pull to downshift makes
more sense to me than the new GT3 shifter that is the opposite. What do I know though? - Have not spent any time driving WRC sequential boxes to compare/ complain!
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My experience w/Porsche steering wheels:
I have Porsche's $615 optional Multifunction Wheel.
Initially thought I made a mistake, but now prefer the one hand push/pull better than the right +, left - paddles (FWIW had this paddle set up on a 2013 BMW M3 DCT)
Took about 10 min to relearn & have all functions in front of me vs extra stalk &/or reach for buttons on the dash. If I had it to again & the same wheel was available I'd get it.
The console shift w/push forward to up a gear & pull to downshift makes
more sense to me than the new GT3 shifter that is the opposite. What do I know though? - Have not spent any time driving WRC sequential boxes to compare/ complain!
Last edited by HotHonda; Feb 20, 2014 at 01:28 PM.
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Really nice job and effort, but it's just too much for my tastes..Tends to look like a pair elephant ears, although I must admit I'm not a fan of carbon fiber so that clouds my view of some nice work.
The standard paddles with sport wheel work just fine for me and I think they look nice.. Wouldn't mind if they were just a tad longer (i.e along the circumference of the steering wheel), but I don't think they need to be any wider..
The standard paddles with sport wheel work just fine for me and I think they look nice.. Wouldn't mind if they were just a tad longer (i.e along the circumference of the steering wheel), but I don't think they need to be any wider..
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FUGLY....Not in my car!
************************************
My experience w/Porsche steering wheels:
I have Porsche's $615 optional Multifunction Wheel.
Initially thought I made a mistake, but now prefer the one hand push/pull better than the right +, left - paddles (FWIW had this paddle set up on a 2013 BMW M3 DCT)
Took about 10 min to relearn & have all functions in front of me vs extra stalk &/or reach for buttons on the dash. If I had it to again & the same wheel was available I'd get it.
The console shift w/push forward to up a gear & pull to downshift makes
more sense to me than the new GT3 shifter that is the opposite. What do I know though? - Have not spent any time driving WRC sequential boxes to compare/ complain!
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My experience w/Porsche steering wheels:
I have Porsche's $615 optional Multifunction Wheel.
Initially thought I made a mistake, but now prefer the one hand push/pull better than the right +, left - paddles (FWIW had this paddle set up on a 2013 BMW M3 DCT)
Took about 10 min to relearn & have all functions in front of me vs extra stalk &/or reach for buttons on the dash. If I had it to again & the same wheel was available I'd get it.
The console shift w/push forward to up a gear & pull to downshift makes
more sense to me than the new GT3 shifter that is the opposite. What do I know though? - Have not spent any time driving WRC sequential boxes to compare/ complain!
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the carbon needs to match Porsche Carbon a little better, id like to see a "+" "-" symbol in metal engraved on the paddles and would like to see the paddles a little less rounded and more angular, think more Batarang than Banana. Love the slip on idea, depending on cost I may buy a set
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