AT Paddle Shift Replacement Feeler Thread

[m.wood0213]

im very interested in this mod

[sevi21]

Originally Posted by Hancha Group

Hi everyone, just wanted to show that we have love for the AT's too. Thanks to @sevi21, we were able to get our hands on an AT model for R&D purposes. We noticed the biggest complaint was the small paddle size so we wanted to see for ourselves.

The thing we noticed was that there wasn't a whole lot of room between the steering wheel, paddle, and stalks. Originally we were planning on making aluminum stick-on pieces from "waste" material cut out of our wing uprights, but after driving the car we felt a stick-on extension might not be the best choice because it would further limit the space. Another thing was that the spring weight felt good, but could be a little heavier for a more solid shifting feel.

So this is the idea for what we came up with



The top is about 25mm longer, the bottom is about 15mm longer. This would allow the driver to shift even with the hands at the 10/2 o'clock position or the 5/7 o'clock position. We're trying our best to retain the OEM curvature to keep the same feel of the OEM paddle. The idea is to make the paddle out of CNC'd aluminum for better tactility. We are also trying to incorporate an adjustable spring system that you can preload to adjust to force needed to shift the paddles. So you could effectively use the same force or increase it for a "heavier" shift feel.

If we can keep the OEM electronic box, we will do so, but if we have to make a custom box, we will. However, the development on the electronics side will likely have to wait until the end of May because our electrical engineer won't have free time until after the Indy 500 (he's currently the lead EE for an Indy Car team).

We are not married to the design or the ideas and we would love input from the AT owners.

Definitely excited for this Earl! And imo the slip on would be alot more user friendly

[mad_sb]

Originally Posted by Hancha Group

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

size and shape mainly

[Hancha Group]

Originally Posted by Joeprelude

what price range are we looking at?

I am still exploring all options, but I'd like to keep the price under $200. It will be either machined aluminum or possibly some sort of composite.

[Hancha Group]

Originally Posted by mad_sb

size and shape mainly

I got to sit in an MR today, I did quite like the paddles, but they're a bit skinnier than the BRZ/FR-S paddles and a geometrically more simple.

[tuckdaddy]

Originally Posted by Hancha Group

I am still exploring all options, but I'd like to keep the price under $200. It will be either machined aluminum or possibly some sort of composite.

I think the dims you've stated in lengthening the paddles I believe an inch on the top and about a half inch on the bottom would be perfect.

If y'all make some aluminum paddles I'd shag a set especially if they were under or around 200 for the price point. The OEM paddles IMHO are pitiful.

[xcelir8brz]

Ditto.

[MrAmalto]

Yeah I like the design so far, but like others have said I'd prefer it if the paddles had the - and + machined in.

[kevintcao]

I'd be down for a slip on paddle shifter.

[dem00n]

Surprised no one has jumped on making these yet...

[neutron256]

Originally Posted by dem00n

Surprised no one has jumped on making these yet...

It's a really small market, so very had to make enough profit for it to be worthwhile.

[sprintertrueno86]

Maybe create one that sandwiches the stock paddle shifter in to a bigger paddle.

[ReThink]

Subbed!! Great idea...really suprised no one else has released something like this yet.

[FRS_Jack]

any update on this... my hands are to big... paddles are to small... sniffff... snifff