Race Tex Steering Wheels
I have an alcantara wheel on my Cayenne. The day I drove out of the showroom I regretted that option choice but now I love it. It has a lovely feel to it and, although it’s also heated, I don’t need to use that feature much since it has an inherent warmth to it. How it wears long term though is yet to be seen.
Porsche Cayenne GTS, Quarzite Grey) (Nov 21) (Mine )
E-Mini (Oct 21) (Hers)
VW ID3 (May 23 local runaround) (Ours)
Porsche Macan GTS, Sapphire Blue, 2018 (sold )
E-Mini (Oct 21) (Hers)
VW ID3 (May 23 local runaround) (Ours)
Porsche Macan GTS, Sapphire Blue, 2018 (sold )
I have to say I’m with Nick Murray on this, I think it’s a horrific material to use in a premium car. Presumably used originally in racing to provide more grip on the wheel (fair enough) but it’s basically plastic and is Gods gift to grime and bacteria!
I think it’s an “Emperor’s got no clothes” scenario, the big premium sports brands tell us it’s a next level product straight out of motor racing, and we buy into it as such…
Other opinions are available.
I think it’s an “Emperor’s got no clothes” scenario, the big premium sports brands tell us it’s a next level product straight out of motor racing, and we buy into it as such…
Other opinions are available.
718 Boxster - lava orange (2019)
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
992 C2 racing yellow (2020)
https://configurator.porsche.com/porsche-code/PRIMAJB4
Ex - Macan S - Carmine (2022)
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNZVYTE0
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How many on here have cleaned their leather steering wheel and seen how dirty it actually is?
I agree that alcantara/ racetex does require a little more attention than leather, but people think their leather steering wheel is clean when it's actually pretty dirty.
I agree that alcantara/ racetex does require a little more attention than leather, but people think their leather steering wheel is clean when it's actually pretty dirty.
Ex -
Macan Turbo (Mamba Green)
Audi RS6 (Misano Red)
Audi S4 (Silver)
Audi S3 (Imola Yellow)
Peugeot 309 goodwood (Green)
Peugeot 306 gti-6 (Silver)
Peugeot 205 gti (Ltd edition Sorento Green)
Macan Turbo (Mamba Green)
Audi RS6 (Misano Red)
Audi S4 (Silver)
Audi S3 (Imola Yellow)
Peugeot 309 goodwood (Green)
Peugeot 306 gti-6 (Silver)
Peugeot 205 gti (Ltd edition Sorento Green)
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Standard on the V8 Defender and so far I like it. Time will tell re cleaning and durability but it’s warm in winter, cool in summer and is comfortable to use and grippy at the same time.
Strangely I find my wedding ring marks smooth leather wheels if I’m not careful…..
Strangely I find my wedding ring marks smooth leather wheels if I’m not careful…..
Nick
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
Defender 90 V8
991.2 C2 GTS
Macan Turbo - sold
BMW K1300S, BMW R1250 GSA
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