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There is a post awhile back that was on a FB page I think that he had bought like IS350 paddle shifters or something. Then he went off to have them installed in his F so he could use third party paddle shifter extenders that you install with double sided tape. There are plenty of 3IS paddle shifter extensions but virtually none for the 2IS unless you get a custom set made by Elvin Wong.
I think extensions are wanted out of style more than anything. I’ve seen some pretty massive shifters on some cars, and they were satisfying to use. The oem ones work fine, but if there were a larger option available, I’d buy them. I don’t think elvins are big enough to warrant a change, personally.
Its much like getting a carbon wheel. It’s unnecessary, just a stylistic preference.