AT Paddle Shift Replacement Feeler Thread

[dem00n]

I'm interested as well, aluminum would be great.

Can't wait to see it on the car.

[smbrm]

Originally Posted by Hancha Group

The top side will be 25mm/1" taller. The bottom side is as long as it can go while leaving room for the cruis control.

You are correct, +25 and -15 mm should be ok. I think I was thinking about the really long ones shown as concept in the previous post on this topic.

We just need some more so you can reach the paddles on the sharp turns.

[firl21]

Maybe have 86 annoed into the paddles? Mite b cool
I hate the stock plastic ones.

id be down for a group buy though

[xcelir8brz]

Anyway to make the paddles a bit larger?

Can you show the stock paddles next to the ones you are proposing?

[enormity]

Love It! Would love aluminum and a heavier racy feel!

[Moshpit37]

I'd be interested as well.

Tapped from my Note 2

[Hancha Group]

Originally Posted by xcelir8brz

Anyway to make the paddles a bit larger?

Can you show the stock paddles next to the ones you are proposing?

Unfortunately we don't have a way to compare them side by side, but you can take a ruler and measure it from the OEM paddle. It will be about 1" longer at the top and about 5/8" longer on the bottom. Will be roughly the same width.

The paddles are now in at the dealership. I'll be picking them up tomorrow and Zach, our EE will start working on them in his spare time to see what we can do about the box.

[Joeprelude]

what price range are we looking at?

[Hancha Group]

We haven't started the development yet so it's hard to tell what it will cost. We will try to come up with a few different solutions. I will get the price of OEM paddles as reference later tonight. Looks like there's plenty of interest though so we will get started on this project as soon as we can :]

Edit: forgot to get the price :[ Got the paddles though, we'll begin development and exploring all options shortly

[Hancha Group]

A core exchange will be possible. It does not need a new box.

[Tiz]

I do not like the stock paddles. They are too short. If you want to shift in a roundabout or sharp corner, it is difficult to locate the paddles.

The paddles of my GT-R are much longer and better.

http://cdn.cnet.com.au/story_media/3...an-gt-r_17.jpg



But the car is no fun to drive in a roundabout ^^

[@Art_Mighty]

One thing I would like to see is the travel on the paddle to get shorter. There seems to be too many millimeters between when I first touch the paddle to when it actually engages the switch. A 50% improvement alone would peak my intrest to the point of purchase.

[MVJ1975]

Very interested in these! (*cough* anodized blue aluminum would be nice *cough*)

[Hancha Group]

Sorry for the bad picture, but this is what the paddle shifter looks like disassembled



Just the paddle



There are a few things I noticed when playing with the shifter:

1. The paddle itself is a lot larger and more intricate than originally anticipated. Making the entire piece of billet aluminum will likely be too expensive for the average consumer
2. The spring binds and won't shift properly if the spring preload is changed
3. The spring seems to be a custom size and rate, so swapping springs may be difficult to do
4. The black box can be left alone if the paddle is swapped

So where does that leave us? There are a few options

The entire paddle can be made and you can replace the entire piece (either at home or by sending it to us) or we can design a paddle that slips over the existing paddle to act as an extension or we can make a simple stick-on piece. Personally, a slip on extension would be the easiest for end users and better looking, but this is really a choice up to you guys and gals. Would you still be interested in something like this?