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YOUR RESEARCH996 paddle steering wheel upgrade (Raid?)
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I replaced my Tip steering wheel with the FVD Daytona GT which uses the Merc paddles:
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I don’t really use the paddles on my S6 though as it’s more of a high speed cruiser, but I regularly use the buttons on my C4S and I’ve grown to rather like them.
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I replaced my Tip steering wheel with the FVD Daytona GT which uses the Merc paddles:
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I’ve seen a couple of people have retrofitted a raid steering wheel and even used Mercedes’ paddles to do so, I wondered if anyone had any details on this or had done something similar themselves (i.e gone for a paddle system rather than the existing buttons).
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I don’t really use the paddles on my S6 though as it’s more of a high speed cruiser, but I regularly use the buttons on my C4S and I’ve grown to rather like them.
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I’ve seen a couple of people have retrofitted a raid steering wheel and even used Mercedes’ paddles to do so, I wondered if anyone had any details on this or had done something similar themselves (i.e gone for a paddle system rather than the existing buttons).
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I don’t really use the paddles on my S6 though as it’s more of a high speed cruiser, but I regularly use the buttons on my C4S and I’ve grown to rather like them.
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I’m pleased to say I have put a deposit on a 2004 c4s. I know as a purist I should have gone manual but I’ll be driving in and out of London a lot so the tip makes more sense.
I’ve seen a couple of people have retrofitted a raid steering wheel and even used Mercedes’ paddles to do so, I wondered if anyone had any details on this or had done something similar themselves (i.e gone for a paddle system rather than the existing buttons).
I did see that Carnewal in Belgium might be the answer but I cannot find anything on their website and they haven’t responded to emails (I will try and call).
Any thoughts/ suggestions greatly appreciated.
Hi PB,
I replaced my Tip steering wheel with the FVD Daytona GT which uses the Merc paddles:
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Had a quick search but can't seem to find it anywhere now (probably did this conversion 5-6 years ago mind you). Huge improvement over the fiddly buttons and makes the Tip so much more engaging to drive - in fact I rarely drive in full auto. Definitely worth seeking out something similar IMHO.
Cheers,
Gary
Have you actually tried the buttons yet ?
Granted they’re not as intuitive to use as paddles, but once you get used to them they’re not actually that bad.
I bought a second hand wheel for a manual Boxster on eBay and asked Darren who used to trade as Edition 9 (text him on 07943 311332) supply and fit AMG paddles for me. I then had the wheel recovered by Royal Steering Wheels (royalsteeringwheels.com). This was in 2020. Overall I’m very pleased with the outcome. Moreover as a result of discussing colour choice with Jack at Royal Steering Wheels, the black colour of the wheel leather now matches the colour of the seats whereas the OEM wheel was a much harsher standard black. A subtle change of shade which Jack recommended. I have had my 996 since new and I definitely prefer driving with the AMG paddles. If you are not that mechanical Royal Wheels will even fit the refurbished wheel for you. In the event since this was a COVID era project I did it all myself. Royal Wheels can basically tailor the wheel to your needs; in my case I wanted something very understated but their website has all sorts of different examples of previous customer choices.
I agree, but I found the buttons more intuitive than paddles.
Buttons: Up to change up, down to change down.
Paddles: Is it left to change up, or right to change up?
I guess it is what you get used to......
I think that’s it. I have paddles on my Audi S6 and the stereo volume control is where the tip buttons are on the steering wheel.
I don’t really use the paddles on my S6 though as it’s more of a high speed cruiser, but I regularly use the buttons on my C4S and I’ve grown to rather like them.
Thank you, great suggestion. I have reached out to Darren and he has already replied. I just need to find a suitable steering wheel (ideally Raid) and he will do the rest for what seems to be a reasonable cost.
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