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shane@mbtech
19-06-2009, 10:24 PM
FAO the one arm bandits

After removing airbag etc on my car, i removed the paddle, and offered an ssg paddle to the space, very different mounting positions:banghead:

I wired it in, it was working fine.

But in order to permanently fix it in position i would have to cut away at the back of the wheel(which i dont want to, and wont do).
I would also have to mount a metal fixing plate inside the wheel, and also behind to stabilize the paddle shifter.

Also it does not look right compared to the left paddle, totally different styles.
It looks too bodged, as the shift paddle looks like it's not designed to be there( its not of course.)

After much consideration, and much playing with brackets etc, i have opted to fit a switch next to the m track button.

I feel in this position it is very ergonomic. For myself anyway.


I've ordered a few style switches, in order to find the easiest to use and the easiest to the eye.

The wiring mod is very very simple and i will post up with pics how to do this.

There are very small mods that need to be made near the m track button, ill also post these up.

An even easier mod if its your left hand you still have use of;)

Please be patient guys, as my girlfriend gave birth to our first child on tues:wav:
so im squeezing in 10 mins every now and then.

But i will sort it, it is possible and it will work. :thumbs:

Jeff
19-06-2009, 10:47 PM
You should all buy Porsche tips. They have annoying two buttons per side so you can change up and down on either side. I can't personally think of anything worse....

shane@mbtech
19-06-2009, 11:24 PM
You should all buy Porsche tips. They have annoying two buttons per side so you can change up and down on either side. I can't personally think of anything worse....

Having one arm is worse, if you read the threads you might understand

Jeff
19-06-2009, 11:35 PM
Sorry mate, now it becomes all the more clear. :(

shane@mbtech
19-06-2009, 11:40 PM
Sorry mate, now it becomes all the more clear. :(


No probs mate, in my 2 arm days before my bike crash i must admit the left paddle down, right paddle up was best,

and having recently owned a 996 turbo tip id agree about the buttons, but in my case beggars cant be chosers:thumbs:

Curly
19-06-2009, 11:42 PM
congrats lawsy:beer:

shane@mbtech
19-06-2009, 11:51 PM
congrats lawsy:beer:
Thanks, bought myself a csl tuther week now i have a beautiful little baby girl, life does not get much better:thumbs:

csl_mba
20-06-2009, 08:50 AM
Quality mate, watch this thread with anticipation ;)

My arm would of grown back before i had managed to mod anything :hahaha:

Mark CSL
20-06-2009, 09:35 AM
Please be patient guys, as my girlfriend gave birth to our first child on tues:wav:
so im squeezing in 10 mins every now and then.

But i will sort it, it is possible and it will work. :thumbs:

Congradulations Lawsy
Hope mum and baby are doing well ? Boy Or Girl ?

:beer::beer::thumbs:

sailorbaz
20-06-2009, 10:10 AM
Thanks, bought myself a csl tuther week now i have a beautiful little baby girl, life does not get much better:thumbs:

Mark... :blalalala:

Congratulations mate :thumbs:

glendog74
20-06-2009, 10:54 AM
my girlfriend gave birth to our first child on tues:wav:

Congratulations mate - little girls are the best ;)

Jaw_F430
20-06-2009, 11:02 AM
Congratulations mate:thumbs:

shimmy
20-06-2009, 11:36 AM
great news

and equally clever you havent got married which means you can leg it if she gets really bossy!:thumbs:

TANKSLAPPER
23-06-2009, 04:19 PM
Cheers Lawsy

Snap, motorbike for me too ! ! !

Thanks for the update, I will be hopeful doing mine later this week, well ETA motorsport will.

I welcome any info on the buttons you get, it would be helpful.

Congratulations on your new born.

TS

derek
23-06-2009, 05:20 PM
Congratulations :thumbs:

shane@mbtech
23-06-2009, 10:20 PM
Thanks for all the congratulations :thumbs:

My little girl and mum are doing brilliant, its the most amazing thing ever:thumbs:

Back to business, I think i have cracked it, i will post up pics tomorrow hopefully, depends if babby keeps me awake tonight, ;)

danr55
23-06-2009, 11:52 PM
Congrats :thumbs: