SarahP Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 My friend has a suede steering wheel in his BMW and I was wondering about getting mine done the same, but does it wear out quicker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post markbarry1977 Posted December 21, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Apparently the go to guy is jack at Royal steering wheels. Friend had his 1 series done in alacanta, along with fear shift and hand break. He's not cheap though. As for wear and tear, nobody I know on babybmw had a bad word to say about his workmanship. Apparently he used to work for Bentley or rolls Royce doing there hand made steering wheels (can't guarantee that though) Edited December 21, 2015 by markbarry1977 Missed a word 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted December 21, 2015 Founder Share Posted December 21, 2015 I thought suede went out in 1979? The material you want to recover your wheel in Sarah is Alcantara, and the recommendation Mark makes above for Royal is the one I'd make also, I've heard their work is very good. As for whether it wears out quicker than leather is a good question, I'm not sure on that point... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR36 Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 i have had a previous bmw and my current cayman wheel trimmed by jack at royal but with leather. Top work and he is doubly cheap. He offers an exchange service where he sends you a wheel to fit already done and you sends your old wheel back once fitted. Alcantara definitely wears faster than leather and can look a bit grubby if you aren't meticulous in looking after it. The thing that put me off alcantara was first it doesn't suit all steering wheel shapes and can look a bit out of place if thats the only alcantara you have in the interior. Unless of course you want an excuse to start doing other stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKR_77 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 16 hours ago, SarahP said: My friend has a suede steering wheel in his BMW and I was wondering about getting mine done the same, but does it wear out quicker? Bit like shoes Sarah, 'suede' ones wear out quicker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilCS Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 2 hours ago, DKR_77 said: Bit like shoes Sarah, 'suede' ones wear out quicker Nice analaogy! Royal Steering Wheels are the place I would go, apparently lemon juice to clean Alcantara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbarry1977 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I think I am going to get my Cayman wheel/hand brake/gear gaiter done by Royal steering wheels. Found this picture on rennlist of one he did. I love the fact he's made it thicker and built up the thumb pads. Not sure on the red centre bit. What's people's opinions on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbarry1977 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 (edited) More pictures of his work. What's even better is the wife has agreed to pay for it as an Xmas present. Arent I a lucky man to have a wife who is more into modding cars than me. Oh and some pictures of her modded 370z roadster in white. One of only 5 in the country we believe. It's an ex demo so has every little toy on it. Edited December 22, 2015 by markbarry1977 Remove no plate details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJMC Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I think the red stripe is to tell you where straight ahead is, in case you have the wheel turned 360 degrees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbarry1977 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 3 minutes ago, DJMC said: I think the red stripe is to tell you where straight ahead is, in case you have the wheel turned 360 degrees? LOL I realise it's use is to tell you where the steering wheel is pointed lol, I'm just not sure on if I should have something similar or not. Can't make up my mind if it looks a bit tacky. Depends on if I intend to colour code the interior a little bit as well. I was intending on doing black mesh bumper and intake grills from zunsport, have the spoiler and wing mirrors either carbon dipped/wrapped or painted black to go with the grill and intake mesh. Then maybe accentuate the interior with a few choice bits. Maybe red like in the steering wheel, red stiching on the gaiter, handbrake and wheel. Or maybe White stiching as I have white dials.....I can hear the money going out the bank account already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahP Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Thanks guys, might look into that. The photo of the one with the red bit is like I'm imagining Mark On 22 December 2015 at 08:39, DKR_77 said: Bit like shoes Sarah, 'suede' ones wear out quicker Cheeky sod!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PR36 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I personally would avoid the thicker wheel option as you are introducing sqidge (to use the technical term) which will lessen feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbarry1977 Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 1 hour ago, PR36 said: I personally would avoid the thicker wheel option as you are introducing sqidge (to use the technical term) which will lessen feel. I had not thought of that. It's strange because the steering wheel on my 123d was quite thick and I liked it. I find the Cayman steering wheel a little to small in my hand. I font track rack my car and don't intend too. I wonder how much feeling would be lost and how relevant that slight reduction in feel might be considering it's only for road use. Dont suppose anybody on here with this mod is going to the January meet up so I can have a feel (owwww cheeky). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted December 23, 2015 Founder Share Posted December 23, 2015 1 hour ago, markbarry1977 said: I had not thought of that. It's strange because the steering wheel on my 123d was quite thick and I liked it. I find the Cayman steering wheel a little to small in my hand. I font track rack my car and don't intend too. I wonder how much feeling would be lost and how relevant that slight reduction in feel might be considering it's only for road use. Dont suppose anybody on here with this mod is going to the January meet up so I can have a feel (owwww cheeky). Mine is standard size I'm afraid! The Boxster has a larger diameter wheel, but no thicker and I must admit I don't like it as much. Prefer the Sports steering wheel in my CR, an thicker and it would feel too chunky IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahP Posted December 23, 2015 Author Share Posted December 23, 2015 Getting a bit touchy feely round here guys 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Square Images Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 I have an Alcantara wheel in my car. I also work in motorsport and see many of these in their proper place of work - Race cars. They wear very very quickly. So much so that I wear gloves when driving as its oils, moisture and perspiration that ruins them. You can buy a Porsche replacement wheel for about £635 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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