Upgraded paddle shifters?

Darkside23 · 05-06-2022, 02:07 PM

Was wondering if anyone has tried to use a set of cts v or c8 paddle shifters on the Camaro wheel? Not the stick on add on but the actual shifter itself? Would be a nice upgrade if they are compatible.

Mac7504 · 05-06-2022, 02:12 PM

I believe I read someplace that the C8s fit but it was just trading the stock red C8s for the black ones, they weren't bigger like you posted above.

20Bluezl1 · 05-06-2022, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkside23

Was wondering if anyone has tried to use a set of cts v or c8 paddle shifters on the Camaro wheel? Not the stick on add on but the actual shifter itself? Would be a nice upgrade if they are compatible.

That would be sweet, not a fan of the stick on one's that the reason my carbon wheel has the stock ones still.

arpad_m · 05-06-2022, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkside23

Was wondering if anyone has tried to use a set of cts v or c8 paddle shifters on the Camaro wheel? Not the stick on add on but the actual shifter itself? Would be a nice upgrade if they are compatible.

Only one way to find out, I'm afraid

The box with the electronics and the attachnment look the same at least. Whether or not it's electronically compatible, who knows.

cdb95z28 · 05-06-2022, 03:51 PM

I installed 2013-19 Cadillac ATS paddles. I remember reading that they are magnesium, but maybe they are aluminum. My bro-in-law purchased an ATS back then and I really liked the feel of the metal paddles. They stuck with me enough that when I just picked up my first Gen6 and I installed those Caddy paddles. Part #s 23133990/23133991.

They do not fit perfectly on the SS 1LE steering wheel as far as the contours of the plastic mounting to the steering wheel shape. It is hard to see the minor mismatch here just because the steering wheel itself hides it. But they work in my A10 SS 1LE , and they have a different click. It's a tighter, sharper "click".

One other negative is the volume and favorites buttons near the bottom of the steering wheel are obstructed a little bit because of the shape of the Caddy paddles. But the feel of the metal and the more refined click is worth it to me.

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Darkside23 · 05-07-2022, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cdb95z28

I installed 2013-19 Cadillac ATS paddles. I remember reading that they are magnesium, but maybe they are aluminum. My bro-in-law purchased an ATS back then and I really liked the feel of the metal paddles. They stuck with me enough that when I just picked up my first Gen6 and I installed those Caddy paddles. Part #s 23133990/23133991.

They do not fit perfectly on the SS 1LE steering wheel as far as the contours of the plastic mounting to the steering wheel shape. It is hard to see the minor mismatch here just because the steering wheel itself hides it. But they work in my A10 SS 1LE , and they have a different click. It's a tighter, sharper "click".

One other negative is the volume and favorites buttons near the bottom of the steering wheel are obstructed a little bit because of the shape of the Caddy paddles. But the feel of the metal and the more refined click is worth it to me.

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Thanks for this I might pick a set up and see if they work worst case I just take them back, would be nice to get ride of the cheap plastic ones.

ssm-gd3 · 05-07-2022, 03:54 PM

those ATS paddles look nice. does the wheel need to come off in order to install? i'm guessing the airbag does, at the very least.

cdb95z28 · 05-07-2022, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ssm-gd3

those ATS paddles look nice. does the wheel need to come off in order to install? i'm guessing the airbag does, at the very least.

The steering wheel does not need to come off, but the battery needs to be disconnected and the air bag needs removed. There are some videos on YouTube on how to remove the air bag. It is a bit tricky to disengage the sprung wire that holds it.

cdb95z28 · 05-07-2022, 04:03 PM

If I remember, I'll post a video of the difference in the "click" of the 1LE vs ATS paddles

cdb95z28 · 05-07-2022, 06:50 PM

Here's a short video of the difference of the "click"

https://youtube.com/shorts/0-zpfJA_gyo?feature=share

Puddin · 05-07-2022, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cdb95z28

Here's a short video of the difference of the "click"

https://youtube.com/shorts/0-zpfJA_gyo?feature=share

Yeah the Cadillac ones sound better.

sspddmn · 05-10-2022, 08:21 PM

I really digging the cf ones that the OP posted. Definitely following this post

05-06-2022, 02:07 PM	#1
Darkside23 Drives: 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: MI Posts: 20	Upgraded paddle shifters? Was wondering if anyone has tried to use a set of cts v or c8 paddle shifters on the Camaro wheel? Not the stick on add on but the actual shifter itself? Would be a nice upgrade if they are compatible. Attached Images

05-06-2022, 03:51 PM	#5
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,200	I installed 2013-19 Cadillac ATS paddles. I remember reading that they are magnesium, but maybe they are aluminum. My bro-in-law purchased an ATS back then and I really liked the feel of the metal paddles. They stuck with me enough that when I just picked up my first Gen6 and I installed those Caddy paddles. Part #s 23133990/23133991. They do not fit perfectly on the SS 1LE steering wheel as far as the contours of the plastic mounting to the steering wheel shape. It is hard to see the minor mismatch here just because the steering wheel itself hides it. But they work in my A10 SS 1LE , and they have a different click. It's a tighter, sharper "click". One other negative is the volume and favorites buttons near the bottom of the steering wheel are obstructed a little bit because of the shape of the Caddy paddles. But the feel of the metal and the more refined click is worth it to me. __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD

05-07-2022, 04:03 PM	#9
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,200	If I remember, I'll post a video of the difference in the "click" of the 1LE vs ATS paddles __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD

05-07-2022, 06:50 PM	#10
cdb95z28 Drives: 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Johnstown, PA Posts: 3,200	Here's a short video of the difference of the "click" https://youtube.com/shorts/0-zpfJA_gyo?feature=share __________________ 2022 1SS 1LE A10 BCD WCT+PDR2014 1SS 1LE NPP RECARO SIM-SOLD1995 Z28 M6 GSC PGM-SOLD1975 NOVA COUPE 300HP 350 TH350 FLASH RED-SOLD

05-10-2022, 08:21 PM	#12
sspddmn Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE and 1991 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SF Bay but from the 808 Posts: 1,078	I really digging the cf ones that the OP posted. Definitely following this post __________________ In the garage: 2018 HBM ZL1 1LE // 2013 ZL1 (sold) // 1991 Camaro Z28 5.7L // 2016 Audi A6 Prestige Supercharged 3.0 V6 // 2002 Camaro SS (sold)

05-06-2022, 02:12 PM	#2
Mac7504 Drives: 2003 Monte Carlo SS SLP, 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 484	I believe I read someplace that the C8s fit but it was just trading the stock red C8s for the black ones, they weren't bigger like you posted above.

05-07-2022, 03:54 PM	#7
ssm-gd3 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1	those ATS paddles look nice. does the wheel need to come off in order to install? i'm guessing the airbag does, at the very least.

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