Alcantara Steering Wheel
Alcantara Steering Wheel
Anyone on here have one - if so, how hard wearing are they? - am debating trimming the steering wheel to alcantara as I think it will complement the rest of the alcantara interior.
If it gets shiny in 2000 miles, then I won't bother
Cheers
If it gets shiny in 2000 miles, then I won't bother
Cheers
2018 Brabus G63 Widestar
2017 RS6 PE -Nardo, Air, HUD, Pan.....Millie Non Res
2015 RS6 - with Added Milltek
2015 RRS - utter sh1te
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport Every conceivable extra
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport
2009 R8 V10 Manual
2004 Lambo Gallarado Manual
3 x 997 C4S / C2s
2003 Fezza 360 Spider - Airfix kit build quality
2007 M3 - car number 2 in the UK
2006 RS4 Avant
2000 RS4 MTM Stage 3 - R55 BYE
2001 RS4 - R500 FOR
1990 Dimma Cosworth H20 COS
2003 996 DMS Turbo
multiple 205's Dimmas
2017 RS6 PE -Nardo, Air, HUD, Pan.....Millie Non Res
2015 RS6 - with Added Milltek
2015 RRS - utter sh1te
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport Every conceivable extra
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport
2009 R8 V10 Manual
2004 Lambo Gallarado Manual
3 x 997 C4S / C2s
2003 Fezza 360 Spider - Airfix kit build quality
2007 M3 - car number 2 in the UK
2006 RS4 Avant
2000 RS4 MTM Stage 3 - R55 BYE
2001 RS4 - R500 FOR
1990 Dimma Cosworth H20 COS
2003 996 DMS Turbo
multiple 205's Dimmas
Re: Alcantara Steering Wheel
I was looking at exactly the same thing yesterday. I looked at RS3 wheels but most of the ones I found had red stitching. As I want blue stitching to match the rest of my interior it looks like it will need to be a Royal Steering Wheels job.
There was a spare steering wheel on here doing the rounds so you can send yours off for retrim. Not sure who has it now.
Re: Alcantara Steering Wheel
Had one in my GT3. Depends how clean your hands are but they do get a bit shiny eventually, however they respond brilliantly to cleaning (I used a suede brush) unlike real suede and look like new again. Just don't get a white one
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In short they don't wear that well, look fantastic for a period of time. How long is dependent on all sorts of factors though.
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My wife's RS3 wheel has alcantara at the top and bottom but the bits you normally hold are leather. I was thinking the same; half perforated leather and half alcantara.
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Had cream makes them look toss. I had to change ours as the wife kept putting bloody hand cream on before going in the car. They do clean up really well, but it's a pain in the arse doing it every week!
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Re: Alcantara Steering Wheel
I've used Jack at Royal Steering Wheels, great workmanship.
Re-profiles & trims in any material you want for a real OE look & feel!
Re-profiles & trims in any material you want for a real OE look & feel!
Re: Alcantara Steering Wheel
My track car steering wheel. If I have grubby hands then I will use a cover over it.
Current ride’s
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Re: Alcantara Steering Wheel
Don't you wear gloves when racing Ed?
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Re: Alcantara Steering Wheel
Yep. Not if just moving it around or when I’m working on it.
Current ride’s
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Re: Alcantara Steering Wheel
I picked up my RS3 yesterday with the half Alcantara steering wheel and the Alcantara is totally smooth. Might look at getting it re trimmed by the same people who did my RS6 seats
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I had a silver Alcantara wheel in my B5, it was still like new after 117,000. The shiny worn look is simply grease and dirt. It will clean off, i used a microfibre and AS Brisk
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Give the steering wheel a clean. I used a toothbrush and some alcantara cleaner, you'll be amazed how well they come up.
You can also do the same to the seats but I used an old towel and cleaner in those.
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Re: Alcantara Steering Wheel
I had Alcantara in my M6 was great had the dash trims in it as well looked great. Little digital screen to, I found it looked really well even after 15k of usage, wife's driving & make up all over it could be an issue I'd think! I do like not thinking about keeping it tidy all the time.
2017 C7 RS6 PE Nardo
2014 911 991 C4S PDK White
2013 M6 Cab Blk
2012 911 997 MK2 PDK Silver
2007 RS4 Cab Grey
2014 911 991 C4S PDK White
2013 M6 Cab Blk
2012 911 997 MK2 PDK Silver
2007 RS4 Cab Grey
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