Flat-Bottom steering wheel flawed?

[RIV]

Looks much better up close

[Coaster]

I like it, looks like an improvement on standard; no more mismatched split line or exposed screw holes on the back!

[chunky79]

Some owners that spec'd the alcantara wheel as OE fit said it started pilling and going shiny very quickly, not sure alcantara is durable enough on a steering wheel?

Just got to clean it that's all.

Once it's pilled and shiny, cleaning will just strip the top layer off and it will look cr*p.

Nope, used a steam cleaner and alcantara cleaner. The guy who purchased it off me could not believe how good it was.
Have you had one? I have and I cleaned it.

[chunky79]

I don’t like the contrasting feel between the leather and the plastic, it’s also feels cheap and far too slippery.

I’m having the whole steering wheel re-covered in contrasting leather, can’t wait to see how it'll looks and feel.

A photo when it's done would be great.

Just a quick photo from the trimmer, will be picking the interior up tomorrow.

Like the steering wheel. Had mine done the other month with silver stitching, think it really freshens them up.

[PetrolDave]

Nope, used a steam cleaner and alcantara cleaner. The guy who purchased it off me could not believe how good it was.
Have you had one? I have and I cleaned it.

You're the only person that's posted on here in the last 6+ years that's had an alcantara steering wheel and been able to "rescue" it.

[chunky79]

So can I take that as a compliment?? You just hate being wrong don't you victor! You will find over in srs others who have been able to restore their b5 alcantara wheels.

[RIV]

I've also restored mine it's immaculate, thanks for the tip chunky

[PetrolDave]

victor!

Victor???

I don't mind being wrong, but when someone says something different to what many others have said, it needs checking that they're being honest and not just blagging.

[chunky79]

Oh no you haven't, Victor says it can't be done.

[chunky79]

victor!

Victor???

I don't mind being wrong, but when someone says something different to what many others have said, it needs checking that they're being honest and not just blagging.

Meldrew. Look, there is no question you are waaaaay more intellectual than me but why would I come on here and bullsh1t?

[PetrolDave]

Meldrew. Look, there is no question you are waaaaay more intellectual than me but why would I come on here and bullsh1t?

Nothing I have posted in this thread is bullsh1t.

Calm down dear, it's only an internet forum.

[chunky79]

Hum, I didn't say you had been talking bullsh1t.

[PetrolDave]

why would I come on here and bullsh1t?

Some of the ex-members on here became well known for their ability to bullsh1t (I'm thinking of RussianM3Dude et al), so surely there's no harm in me making sure?

[RIV]

You just missed the bullsh1t I have not got an alcantara steering wheel at all!!! Just thought chunky could do with some support, give the man a brake he's only stating what he's done!!!

[PetrolDave]

You just missed the bullsh1t I have not got an alcantara steering wheel at all!!!

Remembering the spec of everyone's car would be impressive - if I could do it

Just thought chunky could do with some support, give the man a brake he's only stating what he's done!!!

As I said, AFAIK he's the first B7 owner who has posted here that he has successfully restored/cleaned an alcantara steering wheel - so you have to forgive me a note of cynicism.

One ex-member claimed to have done all sorts of mods and had all sorts of problems with his RS4 - except he never actually owned one (long term members will know who I'm referring to...).