So I ordered the 63 paddles and then came in less then a week. First off this installation is based on a Renntech steering wheel which I believe is manufactured by MP Design.

To remove the steering wheel you will need a size 30 Hex head, I have one that has a socked end which was needed because you have a short area to work with.

Once you remove the two screws, one on each side, the airbag becomes loose and removable. At this time is when you should disconnect the battery. There are two connectors orange & green with little tabs that lift off, to remove the connectors.





To remove the wheel you will need a large allan, preferablly one with a socked end so you can torque it down correctly. Be sure you have the wheel in a perfect straight position so when you put the new one on its centered correctly.


Here is the box that has the part numbers to order the paddles. They were $108 + tax Part #171 267 00 46





Once the wheel was off, it was dremel time.. Below are the 63 paddles and the 55 switches. You can see the size difference.





I then removed the silver switch from the housing.




Next I pulled out the electronic switch from the housing, if you just push on the one end with a screwdriver it slides out...





Next I cut and dremeled the 55 housing so that it would fit with the 63 paddles.




After its cut and formed.

 

I then super glued it to the 63 paddle




Front side...




Next step was to remove the fiberglass housing from the wheel. In order for the 63 paddle to fit half of this had to come out because it was to thick.




I cut the front half out and kept the back half in so that the 55 piece would fit tightly into this. The next pictures shows half of it taken out, as well as a hole drilled and dremeled.




From what I can tell the only way to get the 63 paddle to hold securely to the wheel is drill a hole though the wheel so that you can put a screw into this little hole that is on the 63 paddle. To find the exact location to drill I took a little paint and put it around the hole, then fit it up against the wheel, this made a perfect spot so you know where to drill.




Here you can see the screw on this inside of the wheel..



So now you can fit the hole piece and screw it in from the back, make sure your screw is the perfect size other wise you will drill through the paddle.





Front shot..



Side shot..

 

Just repeat the same steps on the other side and your done!



Here she is all back together..







Overall I was very impressed with the 63 paddles, they are well made and made for a perfect fit after the modifications. They are solid and feel as if they were made for that wheel. Also I've hear that these paddles will only work with 05 & 06 cars, I guess the wiring is different for 04 and prior.

Thanks for watching the show

 

very clean mod!!! congrats kevin.

 

wow impressive kevin! alot of DIY... crazy!

Alan

 

Damn Kev....You are the MOD KING!

 

You mean Queen. .

Good job bud.

 

damn, talk about innovative!

 

You are on another level, Kevin. Great job!

 

Good job on the paddles.

 

Thanks Guys!! I do it all for my 6speed bros

 

kevin, any more pix of the car.
looks amazing.

 

Thanks! Yea just click my sig below CLS 55 Euro delivery

 

Nice job!!! Looks great!

 

The stock buttons upshift if you push the outside of the button and downshift if you push the inside of the button...correct?

Hows it work now with the paddles?