How To Remove & Install DSG Paddle Shifters On An Audi A3/S3/RS3!

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In today's video we install Raclingline DSG Paddle Shifters on My Audi S3. This DSG paddle install applies to the A3, S3 & RS3. This video is a step by step process from start to finish on removing the oem paddle shifter and installing the Racingline unit in it's place. This product is super nice quality and will improve the feel of your driving experience with upshifting and downshifting via the paddles. Taking your time will ensure nothing gets broken and be patient throughout the install. Please enjoy! Remember to like, comment & subscribe because it lets KZfaq know I'm doing a good job. Thank you All!
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@enzojiles3068 3 жыл бұрын

The aluminum paddles compliment the interior so well honestly

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking too! Thank you!

@bobcross8584 3 жыл бұрын

You removed the airbag so easily lmao. It is literally impossible to do no matter how hard I tried in my a3. Kudos

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t get me wrong it’s extremely tricky and takes a few tries but gotta be patient haha. It’s very easy to get frustrated with it

@markscena2550 3 жыл бұрын

Love how you unclip the airbag so quickly lol. My buddy installed an alcantara airbag only on his a3 wheel and it took him no joke maybe 1 hour per side to undo and almost debated just going to a shop.

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

It’s super tricky to do tbh haha I got lucky and was able to figure it out quickly but many others I know of spend a lot of time releasing the clips. Or when one side pops out the other goes back in etc. big pain

@S3Ranj 3 жыл бұрын

I want to quit!! 😭😭😭

@markoondrejicka2788 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your tutorial really helped me in undoing the trim and removing paddles. And I really like your aluminum paddles, they look sick.

@DArias 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help man! I do love the look too. I didn’t know if I was gonna like it but it really makes all the aluminum trim inside the cabin pop more with these paddles

@mwan0103 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the video! I just recently ordered these for my S5 and didn’t see many other people with the same paddles, glad to see the install was easy and that they look great! Also, I wonder if a chest cam rig or go pro head set up would help you be hands free during these videos, just some food for thought!

@dallasmitchell3878 3 жыл бұрын

These look awesome man!

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

@BradleySevenfold 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video very informative! ☺️👍🏻

@DArias 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@petedawn8446 3 жыл бұрын

They look great man

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@henrycalderon1063 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rafaelbueno2785 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't even attempt this I know for a fact I would break stuff lol. great vid

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

It’s tricky but just gotta be careful and work slowly

@S3brandon 3 жыл бұрын

They look good!... next we need a how to install an intercooler on the s3

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

That intercooler is coming ASAP lol need to get one on for the summer!

@klausqin2215 Жыл бұрын

very helpful

@DArias Жыл бұрын

Glad to help

@martinpoon3715 2 жыл бұрын

good job

@DArias 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@benjaminbendin8455 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Very informative. I also purchased a set for my rs3 but haven’t installed them yet. Playing around with them in the meantime I had a question. Do you find that your finger tips get caught in those large square wholes or do they usually go past those wholes and rest on the flat surface while shifting/driving ? Thanks!

@scorchwhammin 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video!… would have been nice if RL would have created something like this…

@DArias 2 жыл бұрын

Anytime! And agreed most companies should provide install videos for everything lol

@atxgti4218 19 күн бұрын

Great video! You skipped a key part though. How did you rotate the wheel to get to the second air bag clip? Did you reconnect the battery to get around the steering wheel lock?

@zavetv7804 2 жыл бұрын

Hi quick question, when you turn off your battery I cant move my steering so how did you move to take off the airbag?

@harsandeepsingh9971 Жыл бұрын

Brother please , i have question that to change the steering wheel do we need to take off the negative plug of the battery or we can do it just like this without removing ?

@mattgiles4939 Жыл бұрын

What paddle extension did you have before installing the silver ones?

@S3Ranj 3 жыл бұрын

Mate!!! I've been trying all day to get this airbag off!

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure you’re using a flathead with a decent size head and use your hand to pull the airbag while you pry

@S3Ranj 3 жыл бұрын

@@DArias my fingers are killing 😭 I'm going to try again! Your pushing the spring up right, for release?

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

Yes you take the flathead in the hole and you pry it up. You know you’re doing it correct when yo used the airbag start to move on the wheel and when you pry it the airbag will begin to pop out. It’s super tricky and takes a few tries

@quinnyen 3 жыл бұрын

On the product page you linked (VWR493001), it mentions the paddles do not fit the "sport steering wheel". I also have a 2017 S3 and want to make sure they fit. The instructions also differ and say you only need to pull a single pin rather than the lengthy process in this video. The page has a link to the "sport steering wheel" paddles (VWR494100), and I'm not sure which ones to get. Could you confirm which paddles you purchased? They look amazing!

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

You’re 100% right didn’t even notice I linked the wrong one. My apologies. The correct part number (looking at the box I got them in rn) is VWR494100

@quinnyen 3 жыл бұрын

@@DArias Great! Thank you for clarifying.

@javiercarmona2870 2 жыл бұрын

Sabes si son válidas para un cupra mk3?

@llyodcollins6342 3 жыл бұрын

Will you eventually do one of those cool carbon wheels?

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

I do want to do a custom wheel eventually but that would be one of the last mods after all the exterior aesthetics and performance

@gtan Жыл бұрын

Hang on, I thought these paddle shifters can be removed by just removing a pin behind the wheel? I don't believe that you need to go through the whole process of removing so many components or am I missing something?

@thelastmemphian 3 жыл бұрын

nice video. i wish there was a way to install paddles on my A3 8P TDI

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And some people have retrofitted the new a3 wheels with the paddles into the earlier years without them. I know some wiring goes into it etc but it can be done

@thelastmemphian 3 жыл бұрын

@@DArias yeah the problem there is you have to disconnect the airbag and honestly I don't trust myself enough to start messing around with safety equipment lol

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

No no I totally get you man haha .. electrical stuff isn’t my strong field either but I know enough to get by so that’s my little ounce of confidence right there haha

@troubledasher3545 2 жыл бұрын

@@DArias so is there a way for me to install paddle shifters on my Audi A3 8V TDI when there weren't any after bought my car ?

@jeffstebbins9657 3 жыл бұрын

Would putting the money toward a new wheel make more sense? or do you plan on a new wheel?

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

I would like a new wheel in the future but that’s one of the last things on my list tbh

@davidsanderson5904 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any play in either of your paddles mate? Mine are solid, but the left feels more solid than the right?

@DArias 2 жыл бұрын

For mine they both feel pretty much the same very tight with very very minimal movement on both

@davidsanderson5904 2 жыл бұрын

@@DArias I might have to do some investigative work 😅 They feel perfect but it’s just my inner OCD striking! 😂😂

@johnstevens2617 3 жыл бұрын

Any other options besides these? Like other brands?

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

There are a few out there but most are stick on. Another popular paddle is people using the Lamborghini URUS paddles

@Justcc9 11 ай бұрын

How are these holding up 2 years later

@DArias 11 ай бұрын

They’re still great man! Quality is top notch

@Gearsandco Жыл бұрын

I think this is the same all over the Audi lineup they have the same pedals, and btw I don't think it can justify the price I can find the same design for just $10 but only for VW

@huxleylapasam2225 3 жыл бұрын

I think you could just push out the pin eithout removing the whole airbag and keys

@DArias 3 жыл бұрын

The pin sits inside the steering wheel there’s Noway to access it

@WE3EZ 2 жыл бұрын

@@DAriasI wish the sites would be more specific. Pretty sure i have this style in my 21 gti. I ordered the ones for the 19 and under gti with the pins that you can access without removing the wheel