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Old 09-06-16, 06:55 PM
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Default Paddle shifter extensions installed

I got the idea off of FR500GT from the other thread about this. Found mine on AliExpress for like $70 (colors available were black, blue, silver, red, titanium silver).
It took about 2 weeks to arrive from China but i just received it today and put it on after i got back home from work.
I'm very satisfied with it. i can have my hands at 10 & 2 and finally reach the paddle to shift.

3M tape is used to install the extensions. i don't think it's going anywhere anytime soon.

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Nice I'm waiting for mine to arrive too
Old 09-06-16, 07:13 PM
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Would these work with the 2IS??
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Originally Posted by ROYALISF
Would these work with the 2IS??
Honestly i have no idea. Vendor i bought from specified its for 3IS and RC. maybe they have different one for 2IS? unless the paddles are the same.
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Originally Posted by Moonsin
Honestly i have no idea. Vendor i bought from specified its for 3IS and RC. maybe they have different one for 2IS? unless the paddles are the same.
Aliexpress offers 2IS ones too.

I just got got mine in black! Took 2 weeks also. Will put them on tonight. I wish it didn't have the logo on the bottom as the photos showed them blurred out, but I can live with them. They are a really nice quality, and have a great weight to them

Old 09-07-16, 03:08 PM
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Yea i was surprised at the quality as they are quite solid imo. I was also kinda put off by the logo but honestly i cant even see it once its attached because ita blocked by the spoke on the steering wheel
Old 09-07-16, 04:29 PM
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Looks great!! I like how aggressive design it has
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I think it would look 10x better if it covered over the original shifter.
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Would you please post the link. I searched but it did not show exactly like yours.
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Originally Posted by Kwong516
I think it would look 10x better if it covered over the original shifter.
I agree - that's why I went with the black to hide it a bit against the black dashboard/gauges. Maybe one day someone will come out with a next level solution.

Originally Posted by leo877
Would you please post the link. I searched but it did not show exactly like yours.
Here's the link I posted in FR500GT's original thread: http://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?...exus+rc+paddle


If you want more info: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...xtensions.html
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Looks great
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Originally Posted by RocketG35
I agree - that's why I went with the black to hide it a bit against the black dashboard/gauges. Maybe one day someone will come out with a next level solution.
I think it would bother me knowing that my actual paddles and the extension are two completely different colors so I tried to match the color as close as possible.
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http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/8...77851619133654
just got this in the mail paid $13 extra for faster shipping. Shipment took 2 days to arrive.
the quality is surprisingly good and fitment is spot on
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Originally Posted by sandiegoer
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/8...77851619133654
just got this in the mail paid $13 extra for faster shipping. Shipment took 2 days to arrive.
the quality is surprisingly good and fitment is spot on
How does the CF feel? I didn't go for that because I was scared it would feel like plastic - I wanted a more solid feel. Which is why I went with the aluminum ones. Also how is the CF applied? Is it on top of the aluminum base?

Looks really slick though!!
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Do they get caught in your fingers as you turn the wheel or use the turn signal/wiper stalk?


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