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spyderbuddy · 07-14-2012, 05:57 PM

Ok, now for the bad news. These thing's suck

Gas

My Gas mileage has gone to the dogs,

these paddle shifters are so much more fun

I can't keep my fat foot out of the throttle. OMG, Thanks again Ahmed.

DWALEX · 07-14-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

Ok, now for the bad news. These thing's suck

Gas

My Gas mileage has gone to the dogs,

these paddle shifters are so much more fun

I can't keep my fat foot out of the throttle. OMG, Thanks again Ahmed.

I have the same problem

JohnZ · 07-14-2012, 06:33 PM

Just Got Mine!!!

They are a little sharp, but other than that, they are great. Can't wait to put them on!

JohnZ · 07-14-2012, 07:10 PM

Just Installed them, no problems. I do reccoment putting some weather stripping on the inside to make sure they are a nice snug fit.

CamaroSSRSL99 · 07-14-2012, 07:27 PM

WOOHOO! Received mine today!

Minutes to install, seconds until I was burning out and using my manual mood!

I love them, I will recommend them to all of my Camaro friends. I would like to see some type of thread that can be followed by those that have suggestions and modifications of this product.

Chaotic73 · 07-14-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnZ

Just Installed them, no problems. I do reccoment putting some weather stripping on the inside to make sure they are a nice snug fit.

Do you happen to have a pic of how you installed the weather stripping?

JohnZ · 07-14-2012, 11:09 PM

I don't have a picture. I attached a 3/4inch long piece of weather stripping (1/4inch thick) to the inside of the aluminum button that fits into the OEM hole. <-- This is referring to the peice that the aluminum paddle is secured to via the 3 torx screws. I attached the sticky side of the stripping to the aluminum and put it in.

The Beard · 07-15-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnZ

I don't have a picture. I attached a 3/4inch long piece of weather stripping (1/4inch thick) to the inside of the aluminum button that fits into the OEM hole. <-- This is referring to the peice that the aluminum paddle is secured to via the 3 torx screws. I attached the sticky side of the stripping to the aluminum and put it in.

Was the initial fit loose?

The Beard · 07-15-2012, 08:54 AM

Any issues with clearance between the shifter paddles and the steering wheel while driving or turning?

spyderbuddy · 07-15-2012, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Beard

Any issues with clearance between the shifter paddles and the steering wheel while driving or turning?

None for me, mine where tight fitting.

Papa T · 07-15-2012, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by The Beard

Was the initial fit loose?

The original buttons have a layer of foam in them. I just gently pulled out that foam and transferred to the new paddles. Not a loose fit issue, just makes them a little quieter, and for me I like the fact that it gives a little insulation. Circuit right below the button or paddle.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Beard

Any issues with clearance between the shifter paddles and the steering wheel while driving or turning?

No clearance issue. Look at the first few pages of this thread. There a pictures and videos showing clearance, and sound.
Pages 1, 4, 5, and 16 have videos.
Hope that helps.

Harks Bumblebee · 07-15-2012, 12:00 PM

AWESOME!!! So very perfect took about a minute to install!!! Totally worth the wait!!

Thanks Ahmed!!

Chaotic73 · 07-15-2012, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Beard

Was the initial fit loose?

Mine are a little loose, going to try the weather stripping trick.

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Beard

Any issues with clearance between the shifter paddles and the steering wheel while driving or turning?

No clearance issues, however I find my self constantly hitting them when making turns. Also I keep accidentally shifting up & down. Might just need to get use to them.

JohnZ · 07-15-2012, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Beard

Was the initial fit loose?

I found the initial fit to be a little loose. The weather stripping took that play out.

Fogey · 07-15-2012, 05:58 PM

Got mine yesterday, they look great. However, I'm really anal about my car so here's the question. First, the buttons came off easily. 2nd, I could easily put the top tit in the top hole, but when reading the inclosed instructions it looked like I was supposed to use the small screwdriver somehow in the installation process, while the video just showed it being snapped in. Is there a trick or a tip. As I said, I'm anal and don't want to breaat anything.
Thanks

nyrfan · 07-15-2012, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fogey

Got mine yesterday, they look great. However, I'm really anal about my car so here's the question. First, the buttons came off easily. 2nd, I could easily put the top tit in the top hole, but when reading the inclosed instructions it looked like I was supposed to use the small screwdriver somehow in the installation process, while the video just showed it being snapped in. Is there a trick or a tip. As I said, I'm anal and don't want to breaat anything.
Thanks

I did not find it necessary to use a screw driver, just push up an in, it will snap in no problem.

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horizon670 · 07-15-2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fogey

Got mine yesterday, they look great. However, I'm really anal about my car so here's the question. First, the buttons came off easily. 2nd, I could easily put the top tit in the top hole, but when reading the inclosed instructions it looked like I was supposed to use the small screwdriver somehow in the installation process, while the video just showed it being snapped in. Is there a trick or a tip. As I said, I'm anal and don't want to breaat anything.
Thanks

I recommend using a small flat screw driver to allow you to push away the plastic housing , this way the aluminum teeth wont scratch the plastic.

If you install them the way they should be, you should feel it or hear a Click, then they wont come off, even if you pulled.

Once installed correctly, they wont come off easily.

Busy_Boi · 07-15-2012, 10:30 PM

I got minds Friday and had time to install them today.

MARINE1991 · 07-15-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Busy_Boi

I got minds Friday and had time to install them today.

Sweet... How's your car....

seen it at mikes hope it all better

cpoboats · 07-16-2012, 12:42 PM

Here is a photo of the tools I used for the install. I too used household weather striping to replace the small black sponge.
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CoyoteRiverRacing · 07-16-2012, 01:15 PM

I got mine today, thanks!

Rhyder · 07-16-2012, 06:22 PM

OK so i glanced through the thread looking for a DIY for removing the paddles on a 2012, didn't see it. Also tried Google and didn't see anything.

I made an assumption, and yes i know what that means, that appears to be false that removal would be similar to the buttons.

do you by chance have instructions on removing the OEM paddles on a 2012? Perhaps I missed it.

GunnyG · 07-16-2012, 07:56 PM

WE GOT ACTION!!! IT'S CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!! Thanks Ahmed, these suckers look great. I'll put em on tomorrow. GLW sales, may they be plenty and make you a rich man.

Superfly1 · 07-16-2012, 08:13 PM

I am guessing that the small black foam you are all talking about was on the back of your factory buttons when you removed them? I had nothing on mine. Anyone got a picture of this stuff? What areas inside the button have you put it?

The click isn't bad, but I might put some on like most others anyway.

Cam2011 · 07-16-2012, 09:27 PM

I got mine today as well, they look great, but I see where some may get cut from the edges, no big deal though some 300 grit sandpaper and everything is smooth.

Could someone please post a photo of where you put the weatherstripping, I just want to make sure I got it right so I don't ever have to remove them to do again.

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07-14-2012, 05:57 PM	#726
spyderbuddy Drives: v6 rs inferno orange/inferno orange Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: albany, ga Posts: 2,081 View My Garage	Bad paddle shifters Ok, now for the bad news. These thing's suck Gas My Gas mileage has gone to the dogs, these paddle shifters are so much more fun I can't keep my fat foot out of the throttle. OMG, Thanks again Ahmed. __________________ CNC Trottle Body, Trifecta Tune, Vararam Intake/Green Filter, Chevorlet door Sills, Magnetic Black out, RX Catch Can, and Hydrodipped Engine cover, Fuse Blox Cover And Trunk

07-14-2012, 06:33 PM	#728
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 385	Just Got Mine!!! They are a little sharp, but other than that, they are great. Can't wait to put them on! __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

07-14-2012, 07:10 PM	#729
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 385	Just Installed them, no problems. I do reccoment putting some weather stripping on the inside to make sure they are a nice snug fit. __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

07-14-2012, 07:27 PM	#730
CamaroSSRSL99 Heartbeat of America Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS, 1967 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Wyoming Posts: 253	WOOHOO! Received mine today! Minutes to install, seconds until I was burning out and using my manual mood! I love them, I will recommend them to all of my Camaro friends. I would like to see some type of thread that can be followed by those that have suggestions and modifications of this product. __________________

07-14-2012, 11:09 PM	#732
JohnZ Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT V6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 385	I don't have a picture. I attached a 3/4inch long piece of weather stripping (1/4inch thick) to the inside of the aluminum button that fits into the OEM hole. <-- This is referring to the peice that the aluminum paddle is secured to via the 3 torx screws. I attached the sticky side of the stripping to the aluminum and put it in. __________________ Injen CAI, V-Max Throttle Body, Rx 25mm Iceolator, Rx 10mm Plenum Spacer, Mace Ported Manifold, ARK N-II Catback, Trifecta Tune, Rx Catch Can. BMR Bushing Inserts,Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, Pfadt Sway Bars and Endlinks, LSR Front Subframe Brace SS Brembo Brakes, Racing Brake Stainless Lines

07-15-2012, 08:54 AM	#734
The Beard Drives: 2011 SIM 2LT/RS "TEAM LLT" Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Jersey Posts: 466 View My Garage	Any issues with clearance between the shifter paddles and the steering wheel while driving or turning? __________________ Corsa Cat Back/Cold Air Inductions CAI/Pfadt Lowering Springs/GM Strut Tower Brace/RX Catch Can

07-15-2012, 12:00 PM	#737
Harks Bumblebee Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 26	AWESOME!!! So very perfect took about a minute to install!!! Totally worth the wait!! Thanks Ahmed!!

07-15-2012, 05:58 PM	#740
Fogey Drives: 2011 2SS/RS A6, IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: West Los Angeles Posts: 1,169	Installation question Got mine yesterday, they look great. However, I'm really anal about my car so here's the question. First, the buttons came off easily. 2nd, I could easily put the top tit in the top hole, but when reading the inclosed instructions it looked like I was supposed to use the small screwdriver somehow in the installation process, while the video just showed it being snapped in. Is there a trick or a tip. As I said, I'm anal and don't want to breaat anything. Thanks __________________ "...when the driver steps on the gas, I want him to s--t his pants." Enzo Ferrari

07-15-2012, 10:30 PM	#743
Busy_Boi SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: RJT 2010 camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 975	I got minds Friday and had time to install them today. Attached Images __________________

07-16-2012, 12:42 PM	#745
cpoboats Drives: 2011 SS/RS gun metal gray ragtop Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NorCal Posts: 19	Paddle install Here is a photo of the tools I used for the install. I too used household weather striping to replace the small black sponge. E Attached Images __________________

07-16-2012, 01:15 PM	#746
CoyoteRiverRacing Drives: 2010 Pace Car Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 60	I got mine today, thanks!

07-16-2012, 06:22 PM	#747
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,062	OK so i glanced through the thread looking for a DIY for removing the paddles on a 2012, didn't see it. Also tried Google and didn't see anything. I made an assumption, and yes i know what that means, that appears to be false that removal would be similar to the buttons. do you by chance have instructions on removing the OEM paddles on a 2012? Perhaps I missed it.

07-16-2012, 07:56 PM	#748
GunnyG Da WHALE Drives: 2010 Satin Black 2SS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside, Ca - Originally from KCMO Posts: 7,626 View My Garage	WE GOT ACTION!!! IT'S CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!! Thanks Ahmed, these suckers look great. I'll put em on tomorrow. GLW sales, may they be plenty and make you a rich man. __________________

07-16-2012, 08:13 PM	#749
Superfly1 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT #2197 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 557 View My Garage	I am guessing that the small black foam you are all talking about was on the back of your factory buttons when you removed them? I had nothing on mine. Anyone got a picture of this stuff? What areas inside the button have you put it? The click isn't bad, but I might put some on like most others anyway. __________________ CAI intake \| Flowmaster AT Exhaust \| Trifecta Tune \| Konig Airstrike Wheels \| Drake Shifter Custom Sub Box \| Footwell Lighting \| Custom Engine Cover, Fuse Cover & Underhood Bowtie

07-16-2012, 09:27 PM	#750
Cam2011 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: CT Posts: 1,822	I got mine today as well, they look great, but I see where some may get cut from the edges, no big deal though some 300 grit sandpaper and everything is smooth. Could someone please post a photo of where you put the weatherstripping, I just want to make sure I got it right so I don't ever have to remove them to do again.