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Sep 17, 2016 | 01:38 PM

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2017 red paddle install

Thank you Trunk Monkey for the great service on my recent order of 2017 Red Paddles and Red Seat Belts. The install of the paddles was a piece of cake, they are much better quality of the 2014 paddies and red contrast is awesome.

I will be installing the seat belts later this weekend.

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Sep 17, 2016 | 02:18 PM

Streetrod782

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So you didn't have to take the wheel off? I had mine off once to switch to a sued D bottom and would prefer not to do that again. Just airbag and bezel?

Sep 17, 2016 | 03:03 PM

Hammerman

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That does look good.

Sep 17, 2016 | 03:09 PM

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Nice, that looks great! I look forward to seeing the belts and hearing how tough/easy that install is.

Sep 17, 2016 | 03:27 PM

Gonzo

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Looks good especially with the Red stitching .....

Sep 17, 2016 | 03:59 PM

Flame Red

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I gotta ask... What do these cost?

Sep 17, 2016 | 04:01 PM

dmhines

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I'm waiting on a yellow set once they have part number available.

Sep 17, 2016 | 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster OG

Nice, that looks great! I look forward to seeing the belts and hearing how tough/easy that install is.

I did not unbolt the wheel, just popped the bag and bezel off.

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Originally Posted by Flame Red

I gotta ask... What do these cost?

cheap.. $140ish for the set.

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Originally Posted by Rooster OG

Nice, that looks great! I look forward to seeing the belts and hearing how tough/easy that install is.

thank you, it looks easy enough

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Originally Posted by Streetrod782

So you didn't have to take the wheel off? I had mine off once to switch to a sued D bottom and would prefer not to do that again. Just airbag and bezel?

just popped the bag and bezel off, that bolt is a PIA. I'm glad I did not have to remove it again..

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Sep 17, 2016 | 08:56 PM

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Tell me about it. I threw everything I had at it..impact...pry bar...ended up bringing it to the dealer. I didn't see the paddles for the A8 on trunk monkey just the stick??

Sep 17, 2016 | 09:00 PM

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Tell me about it. I threw everything I had at it..impact...pry bar...ended up bringing it to the dealer. I didn't see the paddles for the A8 on trunk monkey just the stick??

same here, luckily mine ended up coming off in my garage.

I'm not sure on auto stock, best bet is just to email them. They are very quick to respond. I do know there is problem sourcing the yellow paddies.

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Sep 18, 2016 | 01:32 AM

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cheap.. $140ish for the set.

Wow- that is a reasonable price.
Looks great!

Are these made out of plastic?
Same size as stock?

Oct 27, 2016 | 09:08 PM

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Does a 2LT red int. come with red paddles?

Oct 27, 2016 | 09:27 PM

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JonMN

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Any trick to popping the bezel? These look great!

Oct 27, 2016 | 09:42 PM

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Does a 2LT red int. come with red paddles?

Yes, I have a 2017 Torch Red Stingray, 2LT with Red Interior, and it came with Red paddles and red stitching. Looks awesome!

Oct 28, 2016 | 07:48 AM

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What makes the new, colored paddles better quality? Are the molds a thicker plastic or are the paddles a new design?

I am still looking for some aftermarket brushed aluminum or black aluminum Rev Match (M7) paddles. I've only seen the A8 versions with the (+) and (+) paddles.