mdrobc1213

I have switched to the paddles and like them alot vs the previous OEM toggles. But to each his own. IMHO the paddles were not a large cost or unreasonable upgrade for something I use daily.

Mike in CA

Fair enough. I don't necessarily follow endorsements either. I also think for myself which is what I did when I encountered an issue with the buttons and solved the problem with the paddle wheel. The WR comment and reference was simply anectodal evidence that certain professionals shared my view; and also proof that those opinions weren't simply a "wives tale". And FWIW, the problem didn't arise because I was holding the wheel in the wrong place as you suggested in post 6.

Originally, I also had no issues with the buttons on the street although now that I have the paddles I must say I prefer them for both street and track. To each his own.

Mike in CA

Someone posted recently that the paddle wheel was now going for $1350 at Suncoast despite what it says on the web site. In any event, I paid $980 for the wheel and $180 for the labor. You should know that it actually took about 20 minutes start to finish to install the wheel and recalibrate the wheel position sensor; not $180 worth of labor.

mdrums

That's not what the PSDS instructor were saying to me back in March.

I have had both and prefer the paddles.

slicky rick

i am actually trying to complete an order from suncoast but they are also giving me a higher price. they mention that the wheel is available at the website price but i will have to wait 4 to 6 months...dont you think thats a bit riduculous? i know suncoast is a very reputable parts supplier i just hope they are not trying to take advantage of the demand for the wheel. im still trying to ask why should i pay more if they are telling me the price is such. im still hoping our guys in suncoast will be able to make me a happy customer.

f4 plt

I bought mine at Suncoast at the lower price, but they told me that was the last of the old stock. It appears Porsche changed the part number to raise the price when they found how popular the paddle wheels were. If I did not autocross my car I would have stayed with the toggles. It is not that the paddles are quicker than the toggles, just that they are out of the way so accidental up shifts are all but eliminated. I don't think Suncoast is playing with you it is just that the price has gone up from Porsche as the demand has increased.

briweed

I just got off the phone and ordered on (with SC indicator lights, in black) for $989.00 from Suncoast. That was the price listed on the site and what he quoted me.

B

briweed

Interested to know what they did to "recalibrate the wheel position sensor". All DIY instructions I have seen, do not mention this.

B

Mike in CA

My understanding is that measuring steering wheel input relative to road wheel positioning is one of the factors that PSM takes into account when stabilizing the car. When you replace the steering wheel (or do an alignment) it must be "zeroed out" and precisely centered again for everything to be properly synched. A PIWIS tool is required for this. I can't speak to the discrepancy with the DIY instructions you mention, but that's the info I have.