Group buy aluminum shift paddles (Note: from 2016 DEAD)

[Stephencl]

Since I am officially back in the fold, I reached out to Dominic. He is the chap that made the original aluminum paddle shifts for our cars.

We have gone back to the original machinist, and believe we can do an order with a minimum of 30 pieces.

With the recent success of the brake cooling ducts group buy, I thought it mint be worth a try.

These are excellent quality cnc milled aluminum shift paddles.

Until we have a final count, I can't give an exact price, but it will fall between $220 - $250 shipped to CONUS.

If you are interested, reply to this thread. If we can get to 25, I may eat the remaining sets to make this work.

I love the power of what we can collectively do!

I will find a photo and edit this post later...

Warm regards,

Stephen

[gregoryindiana]

I will be #1.
If the price to my door is under $300, I am in.

Call me stupid, but where is CONUS?

I thought you might mean Continental United States, aka 48 states. Correct?

[ben916]

If anyone needs photos of them installed, let me know.
Install is super easy

[dcsweet]

Honey, I thought you'd never ask.

I am in.

[johnnie27]

Since I am officially back in the fold, I reached out to Dominic. He is the chap that made the original aluminum paddle shifts for our cars.

We have gone back to the original machinist, and believe we can do an order with a minimum of 30 pieces.

With the recent success of the brake cooling ducts group buy, I thought it mint be worth a try.

These are excellent quality cnc milled aluminum shift paddles.

Until we have a final count, I can't give an exact price, but it will fall between $220 - $250 shipped to CONUS.

If you are interested, reply to this thread. If we can get to 25, I may eat the remaining sets to make this work.

I love the power of what we can collectively do!

I will find a photo and edit this post later...

Warm regards,

Stephen

i'm keen ..no idea what they look like though sorry..will decide once a pic is up ..john

ps these will fit a Mk1 TT too right , maybe you x-post this to help w/ the numbers??

[Stephencl]

If anyone needs photos of them installed, let me know.
Install is super easy

Ben, I am out of the country right now, can you post a photo in this thread please?

Thanks,

Stephen

[JSRS6]

Beat ya to it Ben :hihi:

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[Stephencl]

Okay, so that makes three so far
Dcsweet
StephenCL
GregoryIndiana

[1uglymug]

They look great. Count me in.

[Stephencl]

Perfect...Thanks....Johnnie, are you in? I think I can keep the post to Australia very reasonable.... If we can get to 30, I think we will hit the $220 range. So far, we are only 4.....

Stephen

[johnnie27]

Perfect...Thanks....Johnnie, are you in? I think I can keep the post to Australia very reasonable.... If we can get to 30, I think we will hit the $220 range. So far, we are only 4.....

Stephen

i am a straight up kinda guy, i feel the shape aint that pretty (a bit like elephant ears) i guess i could re-shape them thou...i'm not out ..give me 24 hrs

also if they will fit other audi's from the same era you should post in those forums too, this may help w/ the minimums you need, as i still cant believe only 6 dudes wanted that carbon bar!! very shocked...

[Brav]

I agree on shape.. in if we can get a spot on design. lets dig for examples..

[Stephencl]

I agree on shape.. in if we can get a spot on design. lets dig for examples..


Folks, this is really not a design excercise. This was an existing item that I am trying to get re-made. I am not in control of the cad files, and I feel the design addresses the inherent weakness of being able to shift from anywhere on the wheel.

These are a very tricky item to reproduce due to the pins and flanges that need to be perfectly aligned to work correctly.

I have seen other designs. One from OSIR, that really just mimics the stock item in aluminum. They are not made for our cars. There is also a full carbon set out there, but they run about 700 and are even longer blades.

I am not offended by the comments, just not really in a position to change the design.

Stephen

[1uglymug]

Did I say I'm in? … yeah, yeah… I'm in. :applause:

[Stephencl]

We are now at 4.....certainly there has to be others that have longed for these....I sure sold the 5 sets that I had a couple years ago, really, really fast...

Thanks everyone.

Stephen

[Beastly]

I am in!

[Stephencl]

I love how fast we picked up Number 5....Thanks!

[johnnie27]

im out i feel, unless someone has another pic (not so close up) but to me the look............erghhh not quite right..but again could be the close up weird angle that throws me off...and could they be molded into a nicer shape with a Di grinder or something once i got them??

[rolliefingers]

Count me in

[Stephencl]

Now we are cooking with Gas....:). I am going to post over on Audizine for some of the other cars that may have used this paddle set up... We are up to SIX!

Dcsweet
StephenCL
GregoryIndiana
1uglymug
Beastly
rolliefingers

[Chuck]

Count me in, first reply!

[bobbyrs6]

Count me in! First post.

[colton14]

I will definatley take them! Please pm with payment info if we have enough people!

[Stephencl]

Okay, we are now at nine...not quite to the 25 but getting there...common folks you know you want these little add ons. I am also checking to see if we could anodize a few sets black instead of leaving them silver...
Dcsweet
StephenCL
GregoryIndiana
1uglymug
Beastly
rolliefingers
colton14
bobbyrs6
Chuck

[colton14]

I think anodizing some black will appeal to some people contemplating ordering them. I know i want mine black!

[dcsweet]

Stephen, I am definitely interested in the anodized black option if available, sounds great. Thank you for your work on this one.

[stubro]

I want it the current ones were a pain on the track this weekend.

[SHIZZY46]

Count me in too...

[Caveman]

Count me in please!

Mart.

[johnnie27]

Count me in please!

Mart.


i'm back in for blk ones............

[Tom Sawyer]

Stephen, thanks for doing this! If black works out I'm in!

[Fantomaz]

Sorry, what you mean?

[Stephencl]

Okay we are starting to see critical mass here. I am going to reach back out to the manufacturer and figure out if we have enough to make a go at it. I would like to see 6 more committed, so if you are thinking about it, please jump in.
Dcsweet
StephenCL
GregoryIndiana
1uglymug
Beastly
rolliefingers
colton14
bobbyrs6
Chuck
sturbo
SHIZZY46
caveman
johnnie27
Tom Sawyer

How exciting, we are at 14......

[JSRS6]

stephen, id be in to trade my silver set for a black set...:hihi:

[stubro]

OK so like others I would like a black set as well if thye can make them but if they cant anodize them can we just get that done after?

[s42ski]

Also interested in a black set

[1uglymug]

Also interested in a black set

I think black is the way to go. :race:

I am excited to get these as I find the ripples on the back of my shifters unpleasant. Having them a little longer to reach from different positions in the wheel would be nice as well.

Keep us posted!

[aussie rs6]

I am in Perth, western australia and would be in for a black anodised set.

john

[RSSIK]

Im in...

[bmwade]

Tentatively count me in! I'm still actually 8 days from having an RS6, and I don't want to commit until I have the car. Although I guess I can since they would presumingly fit any Audi and so even if something prevents me from getting my beast I'll have them for when I do eventially join the club...so yes count me in for a set!

[kuzmanich]

Silver or black, doesn't matter; I'll take a set should you move forward with the order.

[bmwade]

Where do we stand with these?

[Smiler]

Intrested! :)

[bmwade]

Bump! I'm in need...lets get this going!

[Stephencl]

We are working on it. The consensus is black anodized, with red + and - signs. I should have an update in a couple weeks.

Stephen

[bmwade]

stephen, id be in to trade my silver set for a black set...:hihi:

If we get this done I'll trade you mine for your silver ones!

[Primo]

Stephen, I'd fancy some black ones with red + and - :)

[sx3mac]

You can count me in a set of Black ones!

[kuzmanich]

I would like a pair as well. Is there an eta on these yet?

[aussie rs6]

We are working on it. The consensus is black anodized, with red + and - signs. I should have an update in a couple weeks.

Stephen

Hi Stephen,
I have sold my C5 RS6 so wont be requiring set of paddles.
The paddles you are sourcing are a great buy for C5 owners and great work on your part.
Now have to hunt for larger paddles for C6 RS6.
john

[Spidercat]

Hi Stephen,
I have sold my C5 RS6 so wont be requiring set of paddles.
Now have to hunt for larger paddles for C6 RS6.
john
You will get no sympathy here.
Congrats on the C6, btw. Avant or sedan?

[Del Stator]

I'm in for a set of black ones..

[mkaehly]

any pics of the black?

[Stephencl]

No, they have never been made in black...these will be the first ones. They will be anodized black.

[Primo]

Gimme gimme gimme!

[aussie rs6]

You will get no sympathy here.
Congrats on the C6, btw. Avant or sedan?

Phantom black C6 RS6 sedan. Excellent car. The next RS6 they should have imported into USA.
Has run 11.4 secs quarter mile at local drag strip

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[Stephencl]

Folks,

To get this back on track, it looks like we will be a go on this project. I will starting sending out mass pm's to those that responded affirmatively over the last 5 months.

They will be black anodized with red + and - signs. We may tighten the radius of the shift blade a bit, as some have complained about dumbo ears. When they are black, I really don't think anyone will notice. Again, I am anticipating they will be coming in around 250 usd.

Pretty excited that we are finally starting to see movement on this front everyone. Thanks for your patience.

Stephen

[na1mt]

I may be willing to trade mine from the original batch for a black set

[bmwade]

Finally! i cant wait! I will reiterate that while I will take black, I would very much prefer to trade the black to anyone with original.

[Stephencl]

Sounds like you and na1mt just need to huddle once they land. I will have a firm price by end of next week.. no design changes as it is too expensive given our small production run. I am speaking with the manufacturer right now. So excited this is finally going to happen.

Stephen

[fbatwork]

I am in - PM me on payment details please.

[Del Stator]

I understand you are moving and wondering if this GB is still on??

[Dmb408]

I'm in too if this is anywhere near actually happening still.

[M5 Eater]

Long time no talk all:

If we can get black, I'm in!

Stephen.. PM me with payment info and to catch up as well.

Josh

[AUSRS6]

I'll get some too. if they're still around.

[rs6BC]

In if its on

[bobbyrs6]

Where are we at with this.......???

[SensoRS6]

Anyone know if I can order these? Or know of any that are carbon fiber?

[na1mt]

I have a set that I would sell you. $23k for the set and I'll throw in the car as well :-)

[TMAC]

I have a set that I would sell you. $23k for the set and I'll throw in the car as well :-)
Thats too funny.
Like Stewart, I would like a set but in black.

[na1mt]

Think you guys are a little too late to the party for these

[TMAC]

Think you guys are a little too late to the party for these
Yeah...... It couldn't hurt to ask though.

[stubro]

not sure the party ever happened. At least it didnt for me and I was on the original list.

[Stephencl]

Folks,

its been a long time since I posted. I sold my Last RS6 a few years back to move to Europe.

I have just purchased another one, although those details are hush hush for now.

Bottom line, I am back and we are going to do this paddle thing!

In the next couple days, I will have purchased the cad files to make these.

I will be making them in both silver and anodized black with red markings for ""+" and "-".

Before folks start piling on....yes I did the last run of these through the original designer. He has agreed to sell me the cad files for production, so that is underway.

Once I have the files, a machinist and some numbers for purchase I will post back up again.

regards,


stephen

[DHall1]

Just like Hotel California...

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Cue the video


http://youtu.be/Sp3yO7jVzn4

[4everRS]

Does anyone have a pic of these installed?

Might help getting more people on board with a group buy.

[stubro]

Good things that come to those that wait. I am still in.

[TMAC]

I would really like a set of these. I am glad this old thread caught some fire.

[s8prtotype]

These with new floormats might make my head explode.

[lswing]

Here are your metal paddles... http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/19530-Removing-Paddle-Shifters-anyone-know-how

I'm on the fence, would like grooves or something on the back, I like how our plastic ones have some traction. Black would be nice for sure, mmmmm.

[Stephencl]

Okay folks....I now own the CAD drawings and the rights to produce the shift paddles...we will do a set in plain silver and a set in black with red signs, or no red signs.

i may in fact try to modify a bit and have four ridge line grooves put into the top and bottom on the backside.

i will need at least 20 in each run, the black and the silver....i will get back to everyone by end of this next week with prices, but expect them to land between 225 and 250 per set....

stephen

[PCMacDr]

Nice
Black and Red signs for me

I'm in

[G2]

Glad someone is doing this. Truth is I rarely use the paddle shifters except to short shift up and occasional down flick. The efforts are certainly appreciated. Could be on my list someday.

[CBeau]

I'd go for a set. Need decide on color. Probably prefer silver for contrast but if came down to black only avail. would work too.

[PCMacDr]

any update stephenci

[fukinavit]

think I could be tempted for a silver set.

[Darkside]

thought id posted on this yesterday? but anyway...
Id take a set in silver please

[Stephencl]

Folks,

I realize this is almost a year on, but I have been consumed with other projects. After having the original fabricator decline to do another set of these, have actually found a fabricator in Richmond, Va that is currently working me up a price quote.

we will attempt both silver with black plus and minus as well as black anodized with red inset plus and minus.

The black version may cost a little bit more, as this step is sublet.

I have asked for an initial run of 25 units (pairs) followed by a break out of black and silver.

once I have the final cost, i will send a PM to those that replied to this thread last May.

Keep the faith folks, they are going to get made again!

stephen

[ilovegt100]

I am in for a set if you can help me install them over a couple a beers. Are they going to be larger than the stock size? I too live in NoVA.

[rs6BC]

Silver or black..hrmmmm decisions

[RSSIK]

Folks,

I realize this is almost a year on, but I have been consumed with other projects. After having the original fabricator decline to do another set of these, have actually found a fabricator in Richmond, Va that is currently working me up a price quote.

we will attempt both silver with black plus and minus as well as black anodized with red inset plus and minus.

The black version may cost a little bit more, as this step is sublet.

I have asked for an initial run of 25 units (pairs) followed by a break out of black and silver.

once I have the final cost, i will send a PM to those that replied to this thread last May.

Keep the faith folks, they are going to get made again!

stephen

I am in for two sets. I want both in silver please with the red plus and minus symbols.

[Chuck]

Count me in!,

[2000c43]

I'd be in for black.

[Stephencl]

Okay,

a quick update, I am having them add 3 verticle rib line that run about 50% of the way up the backside of the paddles ala the factory piece. I will post a jpeg of the drawing when i get them back.

I am hoping to have the prices and the final design back by the end of this week...

lots of interest and PM's...will consolidate a list here soon.

stephen

[deforest]

Potentially in, based on price and final design.

[PCMacDr]

Another FAILED Attempt !!

So Sad

( Back from the Dead !! )

[rah]

Another FAILED Attempt !!

So Sad

( Back from the Dead !! )

Agreed for sure