GCS Automatic Paddle Shifter Extensions

[TofuJoe]

Just noticed that the Stark paddle extensions are $49.95 on Amazon.

http://amzn.to/20zC176

Order placed!

[Mini&aVette]

Originally Posted by TofuJoe

Just noticed that the Stark paddle extensions are $49.95 on Amazon.

http://amzn.to/20zC176

Order placed!

Just placed my order

[phanguy]

Originally Posted by TofuJoe

Just noticed that the Stark paddle extensions are $49.95 on Amazon.

http://amzn.to/20zC176

Order placed!

damn i paid full price plus shipping a few weeks back as a gift for a friend.

i think these are a great practical and good looking mod for the first time modder(as long as it's an auto).

[FastWhite]

Originally Posted by Stark Performance

I'm sorry to hear that you experienced an issue with the adhesive. I stand behind my products and if there is a problem, I am more than happy to resolve it. I can be reached via PM or e-mail at mike@starkperformanceparts.com It seems like you were able to devise a solution so that is good, but I am here if you need me.



Thanks,

-Mike

Oh heck no. I loved the paddles. So much better than the originals. Very well designed. Spot on fitment.
It's a physics thing, if the car is in the sun with no sun shades and it gets HOT inside, things happen. Once it cooled it all went back as advertised.
It gets just a bit hot in Georgia.
So I do not have any complaints. It's an awesome yet simple upgrade.
As they say "you gotta pay to play".
I would definitely buy again.


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[KDad2]

I haven't had any issues with the GCS paddle extensions coming off. They have been on for several weeks and I've put them through many tests. I don't plan on removing them. So any damage from the set screws won't really matter to me. If they do come off, I'll come up with a solution to either repair the damage or find another way to attach. We'll see what happens after extended use.

[xcelir8brz]

Originally Posted by KDad2

I haven't had any issues with the GCS paddle extensions coming off. They have been on for several weeks and I've put them through many tests. I don't plan on removing them. So any damage from the set screws won't really matter to me. If they do come off, I'll come up with a solution to either repair the damage or find another way to attach. We'll see what happens after extended use.

I have these as well in black. Very happy with them. Working on a solution to cover front part over factory silver paddles. Probably will use black felt pattern.

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[KDad2]

Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

I have these as well in black. Very happy with them. Working on a solution to cover front part over factory silver paddles. Probably will use black felt pattern.

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Post what you come up with. If someone had a 3D printer, then that might also open up some possibilities.

[SUB-FT86]

I'm sorry but I can't settle for plastic extensions.

[churchx]

Originally Posted by KDad2

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Somehow play of lighting / black & red colors / shapes in this pic makes me think of some games like Diablo

[thecarfilmer]

sorry to bump this thread, but I'm interested in getting these. If the screws end up damaging the paddles, can double sided tape or any adhesive work for this?

[avishenoy1]

Damn, I bought the red ones on eBay last year for $60, but they're worth it. They fit our paddles perfectly and extend the paddles so that they're actually usable with your hands at 10 and 2. The anodized aluminum looks and feels quality every time I put my hands on the wheel.

The screw on mechanism works very well to attach them securely, ensuring that the paddle is able to be fully depressed, even when pressed from the tip of the extensions. The screws have pointed ends so that they can dig into the plastic on the oem paddles, which is why they're so secure. I would not trust double sided tape to properly depress the paddle when I'm hitting the tip of the extension. I'm not sure why anyone is worried about damaging the stock paddles because there's absolutely no reason to ever take the extensions off, even if you're gonna sell the car, the next owner will appreciate them.

For 34.95 these are a no brainer for AT owners.

[TofuJoe]

When you factor in the $13.43 shipping on the GCS extensions, the price is within $5-6 of the Stark extensions. I decided that I'd rather not potentially ding up my paddles and went with the Stark extensions.

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by FastWhite

Just to let you guys know, I had the Stark paddles on my 13 AT and when the interior gets to that ~150' mark the glue "softens" and they do come off. I ended up using Gorilla glue to keep them.
This is my experience with these paddles and no one else's.
I liked them very much.


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Has the gorilla glue seemed to hold up even in the heat? I see constant 90+ and triple digit heat in the summer and experianced the same thing. I jacket up the paddle finish and still havent been happy with the repaint so they still arent on. Stark has great customer service selling me new adhesive but seems like that isnt really the issue. I like the Starks much more in terms of looks over the GCS though if I could get them to really stick

[Stark Performance]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Has the gorilla glue seemed to hold up even in the heat? I see constant 90+ and triple digit heat in the summer and experianced the same thing. I jacket up the paddle finish and still havent been happy with the repaint so they still arent on. Stark has great customer service selling me new adhesive but seems like that isnt really the issue. I like the Starks much more in terms of looks over the GCS though if I could get them to really stick

If memory serves, you have the original hand made paddles, correct? If so, we have a standing offer to replace them with the new injection molded version. All you have to do is cover round trip shipping to get the free upgrade. You will still be getting product made in the USA and backed by our one year warranty.

As for the adhesive, it was tested in the peak of Southern California summer hitting 110 degrees Fahrenheit with the car parked in the sun without failure. We did move to a thicker adhesive to accommodate for the loose tolerances we observed on the OEM paddles (+/- 0.010") so it may have simply been a tolerance issue (the OEM parts are made in China, go figure). Our injection molded parts are manufactured here in California to a tight industry standard tolerance of +/- 0.005". In addition, the 3M VHB adhesive we use is designed specifically for high temperature environments and is rated at 300 degrees Fahrenheit long term, and 500 degrees short term. At worst, the interior of a car will reach equilibrium at 190 degrees on a hot day in the sun so the adhesive is in fact over spec'd for the application as far as temperature is concerned.

In any case, if you would like to do the upgrade, please shoot me a PM so we can square away the details.