AT Paddle Shift Replacement Feeler Thread - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ScionFrsFan · 05-01-2013, 04:04 PM

I like the idea of a slip on/stick on piece. It takes one sec to put on and it fixes the problem of size.

All in baby!

MVJ1975 · 05-01-2013, 04:11 PM

Slip on/stick on is cool with me.

SubieNate · 05-01-2013, 04:43 PM

I don't have an AT, but I think it'd be cool to make a full replacement that fits where the stock one does and has a shorter click, adjustable spring preload, etc. Would probably be $$$ though.

To make the paddles cheaply out of Aluminum, you could use a rapid prototyping machine to make a plug, make a mold, cast it, CNC the mounting points only, and use a tumbler or vibrating table with an an abrasive media to get a nice finish on the exposed part of the paddle.

Nathan

Hancha Group · 05-01-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SubieNate

I don't have an AT, but I think it'd be cool to make a full replacement that fits where the stock one does and has a shorter click, adjustable spring preload, etc. Would probably be $$$ though.

To make the paddles cheaply out of Aluminum, you could use a rapid prototyping machine to make a plug, make a mold, cast it, CNC the mounting points only, and use a tumbler or vibrating table with an an abrasive media to get a nice finish on the exposed part of the paddle.

Nathan

I had thought about it, but AFAIK only a small percentage of the owners have AT's, and most are in the US. It could be investment casted, but I don't think anyone would pay close to 4 figures for replacement paddles. However, if anyone is willing to pay, we can always do custom one-offs ;]

SubieNate · 05-01-2013, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hancha Group

I had thought about it, but AFAIK only a small percentage of the owners have AT's, and most are in the US. It could be investment casted, but I don't think anyone would pay close to 4 figures for replacement paddles. However, if anyone is willing to pay, we can always do custom one-offs ;]

True, casting only really shows a price benefit when you have large quantities or aren't paying for the man hours it involves.

Nathan

ScionFrsFan · 05-01-2013, 09:50 PM

How long would it take before stick/slip ons be able to be made and sold?

xcelir8brz · 05-01-2013, 10:43 PM

Slip over!

smbrm · 05-02-2013, 02:42 AM

Slipover would be easiest/least cost, as long as the joint was tight with no free play either new or over time. Adhesive, set screw or both to ensure solid mount?

Hancha Group · 05-02-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ScionFrsFan

How long would it take before stick/slip ons be able to be made and sold?

Realistically, July-August would probably be the earliest it'd become available.

killerkid08 · 05-02-2013, 07:36 PM

im down for a slip on, but how would you compensate for the move of the overall paddle towards the steering wheel without making it look clunky ?

Hancha Group · 05-02-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by killerkid08

im down for a slip on, but how would you compensate for the move of the overall paddle towards the steering wheel without making it look clunky ?

that's what makes it so tricky to design ;p however, we don't shy away from a challenge. to be honest, this is not a high priority on our list of things to do right now, but it seems like there's a lot of interest so i will keep working on some ideas in my free time. please be patient and watch for updates.

- earl

mad_sb · 05-02-2013, 08:20 PM

you guys should look at the evo x mr / 08+ ralliart paddles for reference.. Even though i got bored with the twin clutch gear box, the paddles were dam good and I don't think i ever heard of any failures on evom.

pete39sp · 05-02-2013, 11:17 PM

Great idea. Please keep us posted I want whatever u come up with to try it out

Hancha Group · 05-05-2013, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mad_sb

you guys should look at the evo x mr / 08+ ralliart paddles for reference.. Even though i got bored with the twin clutch gear box, the paddles were dam good and I don't think i ever heard of any failures on evom.

Do you mean the height? The Evo paddles are on the steering column so I don't think it has the same clearance issues as the BRZ/FR-S

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ScionFrsFan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: America Posts: 702 Thanks: 274 Thanked 119 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like the idea of a slip on/stick on piece. It takes one sec to put on and it fixes the problem of size. All in baby! __________________ ScionFrsFan

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ScionFrsFan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: America Posts: 702 Thanks: 274 Thanked 119 Times in 79 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How long would it take before stick/slip ons be able to be made and sold? __________________ ScionFrsFan

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mad_sb Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Orange County Posts: 1,639 Thanks: 632 Thanked 982 Times in 537 Posts Mentioned: 100 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	you guys should look at the evo x mr / 08+ ralliart paddles for reference.. Even though i got bored with the twin clutch gear box, the paddles were dam good and I don't think i ever heard of any failures on evom. __________________ ~Namaste~ 2013 Asphalt FRS

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SubieNate Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 959 Thanks: 288 Thanked 560 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't have an AT, but I think it'd be cool to make a full replacement that fits where the stock one does and has a shorter click, adjustable spring preload, etc. Would probably be $$$ though. To make the paddles cheaply out of Aluminum, you could use a rapid prototyping machine to make a plug, make a mold, cast it, CNC the mounting points only, and use a tumbler or vibrating table with an an abrasive media to get a nice finish on the exposed part of the paddle. Nathan

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killerkid08 Cool Stuff Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Cool Car Location: Kennesaw, GA Posts: 486 Thanks: 57 Thanked 100 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im down for a slip on, but how would you compensate for the move of the overall paddle towards the steering wheel without making it look clunky ?

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