{"product_id":"carismo-magnetic-shift-paddles-for-audi-b9-b9-5-carismo","title":"Carismo Magnetic Shift Paddles for Audi B9 \u0026 B9.5","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCarismo Magnetic Shift Paddles — Audi B9 \/ B9.5\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA proper click, every shift.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFactory paddle shifters on most modern cars use a rubber dome membrane switch underneath the paddle — it works, but there’s no meaningful feedback. You push the paddle, something vague happens somewhere, the gear changes. For a car that otherwise feels engineered, the paddle feel is usually the weakest moment in the interior.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur Magnetic Shift Paddles fix that.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe kit is a \u003cstrong\u003efull replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e for your OEM paddles and their switch mechanism — not an extension, not a magnetic topper. The new assembly uses neodymium magnets inside a machined mechanism to produce a crisp, audible click on every pull. No rubber dome. No mushy travel. Just a mechanical snap that actually confirms the shift.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrically, nothing changes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The new paddles plug directly into your factory wiring harness, so your car’s transmission controller sees the same paddle-up \/ paddle-down signal it always has. You’re just delivering that signal through a much better switch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeft paddle assembly (−)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRight paddle assembly (+)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFactory-connector plug (no wiring mods needed)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisconnect the battery, release the airbag, unplug the airbag harness, remove the steering wheel, unplug the OEM paddles, and bolt the new assembly in. Plenty of YouTube walkthroughs exist for this procedure on the Audi B9 \/ B9.5 if you haven’t done it before.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’d rather have a shop install it, any competent independent or dealership can do it in under an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilt and tested against the Audi B9 \/ B9.5 OEM paddle geometry and connector pinout. If your car shipped with factory paddle shifters, this kit is designed to replace them one-for-one. If you’ve already swapped to aftermarket paddles or a non-OEM steering wheel, contact us before ordering so we can confirm compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1-year Carismo warranty on manufacturing defects — same as the rest of our catalog. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty\"\u003eWarranty page\u003c\/a\u003e for the full terms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShips from our NYC shop.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most paddle orders ship within 5 business days of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carismo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47473933189258,"sku":"CRMD.C-AUDIB9-MAGPADDLES-X-GC-X-X-X","price":602.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/4599\/4122\/files\/B9-Back-MagneticShiftPaddles.jpg?v=1765954050","url":"https:\/\/qjipdu-tf.myshopify.com\/products\/carismo-magnetic-shift-paddles-for-audi-b9-b9-5-carismo","provider":"SBX Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}