Paddle shift vs Shift buttons

[Beknown]

I got my 981 with the shift buttons because I wanted the multi function buttons on the steering wheel, these work great and the shift buttons are OK when you just want the odd gear but I find them difficult to use when in full manual mode and properly moving on.

This is the cause of some frustration and so I'm thinking of buying a second hand steering wheel off ebay along with the steering wheel column stalk (for the trip computer).

Do you think I would get more enjoyment out of the paddles, and if I buy the parts 2nd hand will an OPC fit and program them? I am guessing I can keep my current airbag.

[Magic919]

I thought the 981 with paddles was good to drive. I'm not convinced enough to spend a grand on though.

[Beknown]

You are right, it'll cost me about £1k but then I might make £200 back from selling the multi function wheel - they are ten a penny on ebay.

Obviously the paddle shift wheels are much more sought after.

[Dr S]

I would only ever consider PDK with paddles. The buttons work "the wrong way around" and are anything but intuitive for me. Best option though is the manual

[Bennachie]

Have to say thet when I got mine I wanted, really wanted paddles as I had in my A3.................

Having 'lived with it' I would not change as I have melded with the buttons. The ability to change up or down with either habd is excellent. Perhaps Porsche were right all along..................

And yes, it really does surprise me.................

[pt964]

Beknown said:

I got my 981 with the shift buttons because I wanted the multi function buttons on the steering wheel, these work great and the shift buttons are OK when you just want the odd gear but I find them difficult to use when in full manual mode and properly moving on.

This is the cause of some frustration and so I'm thinking of buying a second hand steering wheel off ebay along with the steering wheel column stalk (for the trip computer).

Do you think I would get more enjoyment out of the paddles, and if I buy the parts 2nd hand will an OPC fit and program them? I am guessing I can keep my current airbag.

I changed to paddles. I find it makes the car much more enjoyable to drive. Well worth the £1k

[BubblesNW]

pt964 said:

I changed to paddles. I find it makes the car much more enjoyable to drive. Well worth the £1k

This.

[bigtime]

I am sure there's a company (might be tec art) but can't remember that can fix paddles to your existing steering wheel and then get it coded. Best of both worlds for you.

[SV_WDC]

pt964 said:

I changed to paddles. I find it makes the car much more enjoyable to drive. Well worth the £1k

Did you get this fitted through the OPC or elsewhere?

Paddles were a desirable option when I was looking at the cars, but couldn't find one with the necessities I had. I reckon I can get used to it though.
Interestingly the OPC told me "paddles are what people like but after 2 weeks most people just stick to the automatic mode".

Are you using manual mode majority of the time?

[Gerber1]

The wheel is on Design 911 for £802.72, you'd still need the trip computer stalk and fitting though (I am assuming you can use your current airbag).