update on steering wheel paddle mod

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

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

so im squeezing in 10 mins every now and then.

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff

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

Curly · 19-06-2009, 11:42 PM

congrats lawsy

shane@mbtech · 19-06-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dontdobends

congrats lawsy

Thanks, bought myself a csl tuther week now i have a beautiful little baby girl, life does not get much better

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

**Mark CSL** · 20-06-2009, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawsy

Please be patient guys, as my girlfriend gave birth to our first child on tues

so im squeezing in 10 mins every now and then.

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

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

sailorbaz · 20-06-2009, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawsy

Thanks, bought myself a csl tuther week now i have a beautiful little baby girl, life does not get much better

Mark...

Congratulations mate

19-06-2009, 10:24 PM	#1
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	update on steering wheel paddle mod 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 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 so im squeezing in 10 mins every now and then. But i will sort it, it is possible and it will work.

20-06-2009, 08:50 AM	#8
csl_mba S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Hexxagon Champion! Breakout Champion! Bowling Champion! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 633 Casino cash: $1209	Quality mate, watch this thread with anticipation My arm would of grown back before i had managed to mod anything __________________ Will wash your car for Casino Cash

19-06-2009, 10:47 PM	#2
Jeff S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southfields, London Posts: 121 Casino cash: $675	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....

19-06-2009, 11:35 PM	#4
Jeff S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southfields, London Posts: 121 Casino cash: $675	Sorry mate, now it becomes all the more clear.

19-06-2009, 11:42 PM	#6
Curly S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: madchester Posts: 1,153 Casino cash: $5838	congrats lawsy