GCS Automatic Paddle Shifter Extensions - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

TofuJoe · 02-12-2016, 03:36 PM

Has anyone tried the GCS paddle shifter extensions for AT cars? I was eyeballing these on eBay for a while at $60 shipped.
Now they're available in the U.S. for $34.99 + shipping. http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/gcs-...er-xt-cvt.html

Install looks super simple with an allen key setup. My only worry is that they may scratch the paddle shifters.

Anyone have these?

continuecrushing · 02-13-2016, 02:18 PM

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Sithspawn · 02-14-2016, 01:19 PM

A buddy of mine in Taiwan had a few friends get these and they were pissed that the set screws damaged the factory paddles. The set screws are really small diameter and in order to apply sufficient force to retain the aluminum extensions, the pressure is more than the factory plastic can sustain without permanent deformation. In addition, since the OEM plastic isn't exactly the stiffest material in the world, the set screws will eventually rip through it.

While these look kinda cool, I'm not a big fan of touching scalding hot metal in the middle of summer. I generally keep my fingers on the paddles while I'm driving and this would be rather painful when the interior is at 150+ degrees after sitting in the sun all day.

TofuJoe · 02-14-2016, 01:59 PM

@Sithspawn - thanks. I was worried the screws might ding up the paddles. Maybe I'll just shell out the $86 for the Stark extensions instead.

xyborg · 02-14-2016, 04:24 PM

Those seem like easy pieces to 3D print. I'm willing to bet with a little bit of work you could make some that snap into place.

mizzta21 · 02-14-2016, 04:47 PM

i bought some, ill let u guys know how they feel when they arrive

Tareim · 02-14-2016, 05:58 PM

I've got some and yes they do damage the standard paddles with those allen key screws

I wish I had used 3M to stick them on instead

Kestrel · 02-14-2016, 07:34 PM

+ 1 for the Stark shifters

FastWhite · 02-14-2016, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tareim

I've got some and yes they do damage the standard paddles with those allen key screws

I wish I had used 3M to stick them on instead

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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dem00n · 02-15-2016, 10:24 AM

I can't get these paddles to stay on. They eventually just come off when you press on them too low. Not only do i have useless paddle extensions but also two damaged paddle shifters.

Tareim · 02-15-2016, 01:17 PM

Quote:

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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Being in the UK I'm not going to suffer that problem

Quote:

Originally Posted by dem00n

I can't get these paddles to stay on. They eventually just come off when you press on them too low. Not only do i have useless paddle extensions but also two damaged paddle shifters.

mine came off when I first put them on, I've now reattached them but it's only screwed on using the outer screws and seem to be fine for now, if they come off again then it will be some 3M double sided tape stuff to hold them on

just thinking of ways I can over the front face to hide the damaged paddles whilst still looking ok

go_a_way1 · 02-15-2016, 01:41 PM

+1 for stark I love them.

TofuJoe · 02-15-2016, 02:59 PM

@FT-86 SpeedFactory - are you concerned about selling this product that may damage people's shifters?

Stark Performance · 02-15-2016, 03:19 PM

Quote:

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.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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

02-12-2016, 03:36 PM	#1
TofuJoe Ohne Titel Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2017 BRZ PP ISM Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 684 Thanks: 1,141 Thanked 412 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	GCS Automatic Paddle Shifter Extensions Has anyone tried the GCS paddle shifter extensions for AT cars? I was eyeballing these on eBay for a while at $60 shipped. Now they're available in the U.S. for $34.99 + shipping. http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/gcs-...er-xt-cvt.html Install looks super simple with an allen key setup. My only worry is that they may scratch the paddle shifters. Anyone have these?

02-15-2016, 10:24 AM	#10
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TofuJoe Ohne Titel Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2017 BRZ PP ISM Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 684 Thanks: 1,141 Thanked 412 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@Sithspawn - thanks. I was worried the screws might ding up the paddles. Maybe I'll just shell out the $86 for the Stark extensions instead.

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xyborg Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 14' firestorm Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Those seem like easy pieces to 3D print. I'm willing to bet with a little bit of work you could make some that snap into place.

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Tareim Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: UK Posts: 69 Thanks: 11 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've got some and yes they do damage the standard paddles with those allen key screws I wish I had used 3M to stick them on instead

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