UR 197 F1 Team R27 - Progress Thread

[Deer_Dodger]

have seen this sort of an update many times over but believe me,i always pee in my pants a bit when i see a fresh steering wheel fitted..looks really good..how do you care for an alcantara wheel??do you clean it or do you use any special products??

I brushed it with a shoe brush I kept especially for just this job only. I never used any products or anything wet.

 

[Deer_Dodger]

Here’s my Mini wheel after a year or so. It was just as good as day one.

 

[///M]

It feels fantastic to hold. As it’s one of the key contact points when driving, it really makes a huge difference to the driving experience.

I know alcantara isn’t as hard wearing as leather, but when it wears, I’ll just get it recovered. The one on my Mini looked and felt as good as new after a year and 7000 odd miles.

SO many go leather for the areas where your hands are. I don't get it, that's where you want the grippy stuff. I'd do exactly the same as you, full alcantara. And yeah, it won't last 50k but it's not as quick wearing as some people think.

Regardless, as you said, it just full on chubby worthy to hold!