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Old Apr 10, 2016 | 07:25 PM
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Managed to "finish off" the aero upgrade on the A45 today and fitted the rear vent flicks.

All done now.

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Old Apr 10, 2016 | 07:28 PM
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Raggy,
I certainly rattle on kid!

Glad the other project thread has been of use.
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Old Apr 10, 2016 | 07:31 PM
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Jesus the car is stunning
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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 07:19 PM
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How are you getting on with the paddle extensions?
Is there enough room between the back of the paddles and the stalks behind and does the gear shift still operate if you pull the tip of the extension?
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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by fat-thomas
How are you getting on with the paddle extensions?
Is there enough room between the back of the paddles and the stalks behind and does the gear shift still operate if you pull the tip of the extension?
Surprisingly they made/make a marked difference.

I always felt like I was over extending my fingers to get to the original "mouse ears".

Yeah, plenty of room and never had an interference problem.

They still operate fine using even the extended tips, although the activation is certainly surer using the main body.

Definitely a worth while purchase and I wouldn't want to go back to the OEM paddles. Much easier to use when coming out of a junction as well, and needing to change gear whilst the steering wheel is still rotated.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 07:02 AM
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Well...... it's time to move on guys and girls.

A45 has been sold and I pick-up my brand spanking new RS3 this Saturday.

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Time for the next project! lol
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Old May 16, 2016 | 08:50 AM
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Wow that's a shame but will be someone's pride and joy now.

Look forward to seeing what you can achieve in the Audi
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Old May 16, 2016 | 10:06 AM
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Jammy boy
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Old May 16, 2016 | 11:55 AM
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lol that didn't last long, why the change so soon, can't be bored of it already surely?
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Old May 16, 2016 | 12:13 PM
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A respectful choice. It certainly carries more of the rally heritage a Subaru fan by nature may like, I am on board with your decision and support your choice. Also maybe it is just a thing in my country but Mercs are sort of older people cars.
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Old May 16, 2016 | 12:16 PM
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Thanks guys.

Bio,
Frustration with the limitations put on tuning due to the status of the transmission.

Life begins at 500bhp in a hatch...... apparently!
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