Hey Clint, love reading about your car. A very tasteful build!
Did you do the installation of the ST2 paddles or did GMP? And do you have any regrets going with a DSG over a standard manual? I'm close to making a move on a Mk7 and am having a hard time choosing.
I TOTALLY understand the appeal of "shaking hands" with your car with a manual tranny since all of my previous cars have been stick... but good god the convenience, and speed of DSG is uncanny. I can't believe this tech is available for everyday daily driven hot hatches. It works flawlessly, and I love the sound of upshifts. You won't regret getting DSG unless you have free admission to a racetrack in your backyard.
I did the ST2 paddles, it was kind of a pain.. and when I reassembled the steering wheel the horn doesn't work
I've been meaning to take it by VW for them to fix it, but I believe it's $100 to look at it. I've been using my flashers a lot more now
IF you do get the paddles, and I highly highly suggest you do, learn from me: