Alcantara trimmed OE steering wheel
04 November 2011, 08:36 PM
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Had a great chat with the guys at JD Trimming, enthusiasts also owning a classic turbo!
With my steering wheel being in great condition, they advised keeping it OE (RB being limited and all) and buying a second wheel to get trimmed!
So this is what i'm going to do, currently on the look out for a MY07 STi wheel. Don't need the airbag & horn!
With my steering wheel being in great condition, they advised keeping it OE (RB being limited and all) and buying a second wheel to get trimmed!
So this is what i'm going to do, currently on the look out for a MY07 STi wheel. Don't need the airbag & horn!
16 January 2012, 07:01 PM
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Alcantara won't last long, seen a chaps LP570-4 the other week and it only had 4k on the clock and the steering wheel looked like it had been in a fight.
I wanted to do it to the S204 and R205, but didn't bother in the end.
I wanted to do it to the S204 and R205, but didn't bother in the end.
16 January 2012, 07:34 PM
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As has been said, Alcantara is very poor at wear.
After a short while you end up with a smooth, shiny and slippery steering wheel.
Alcantara/suede is great for a track car if you wear gloves as it offers great grip, without actually having to 'grip' the steering wheel IFSWIM.
Soft leather is the answer for a road car.
After a short while you end up with a smooth, shiny and slippery steering wheel.
Alcantara/suede is great for a track car if you wear gloves as it offers great grip, without actually having to 'grip' the steering wheel IFSWIM.
Soft leather is the answer for a road car.
16 January 2012, 07:58 PM
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As has been said, Alcantara is very poor at wear.
After a short while you end up with a smooth, shiny and slippery steering wheel.
Alcantara/suede is great for a track car if you wear gloves as it offers great grip, without actually having to 'grip' the steering wheel IFSWIM.
Soft leather is the answer for a road car.
After a short while you end up with a smooth, shiny and slippery steering wheel.
Alcantara/suede is great for a track car if you wear gloves as it offers great grip, without actually having to 'grip' the steering wheel IFSWIM.
Soft leather is the answer for a road car.
16 January 2012, 10:29 PM
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17 January 2012, 12:36 AM
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Having owned my RB for almost 5 years & it's always been my daily runner, the Alcantara seats are still looking great!
If the steering wheel lasts 18 - 24 months, I'll be more than happy.
For the actual feel of it, I wouldn't mind re-trimming it every couple of years! It would be worth it.
But I think it'll last longer than that...
If the steering wheel lasts 18 - 24 months, I'll be more than happy.
For the actual feel of it, I wouldn't mind re-trimming it every couple of years! It would be worth it.
But I think it'll last longer than that...
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