S3 alloy paddles

[glospete]

I've looked on the PartsBase.org - Catalogue of Auto Parts website but cannot find the alloy paddle shift levers for the S3. I have an A3 and am idly considering what the cost would be to get them replaced with the nicer alloy ones (I assume they are alloy not just coloured plastic?).

 

[REB154]

I think I read somewhere that they are silver painted plastic. I haven't got mine yet so can't be sure but I'm sure someone will be along shortly.

 

[gtiller]

Yes, they are metalised plastic - same as the mirror covers.

I think I am right in saying that Audi have a patent on a coating process they call 'cold touch'
It makes plastics feel cool to the touch just like metal.

 

[glospete]

Thanks for that! I think I'll leave it until OSIR get their act together and produce some nice alloy ones for the 8V. They look and feel great on the TT.

 

[NHN]

The paddles are far from cheap from audi, sometimes I find it best to sell the wheel & buy one with the ones you want, it can work out cheaper at times.

 

[Helifella]

Wouldn't you then have the wrong badge at the bottom of the wheel? Or can that be easily swapped out?