Do you like your alcantera wheel?
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Do you like your alcantera wheel?
For those of you with the performance packages, do you like the feel of the alcantera fabric on the wheel? I am looking to get a new wheel with maybe come CF and don't know if I should put the alcantera or leather wrap on the sides.
I have the standard leather wheel and I like how the side leather is perforated and firm. Is the alcantera really soft and mushy? Or firm?
And would you buy it again?
I have the standard leather wheel and I like how the side leather is perforated and firm. Is the alcantera really soft and mushy? Or firm?
And would you buy it again?
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I love my classic all leather with perforated leather sides. It's just classic and firm and sporty. Not a big fan of the suede like material. Perforated leather always signified sport to me growing up seeing Italian sports cars and German sports cars. Just my preference.
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lol, funny you mention this. I should be recieving my custom CF wheel with black alcantara grips in the next week or two. I would also like to know peoples opinion on these types of wheels.
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i was on the fence about it prior to getting this car.i only saw pics of it on the web.but it's fantastic in this car. i love it.it really gives the car a unique look.
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I actually like the looks and the feel of the alcantara wheel but the main issue that I see is getting the steering wheel dirty. The moment you put some dirty hands, hands with small amount of dirt, grease, sweat, dust or any residual it will get dirty very quick.
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I love my classic all leather with perforated leather sides. It's just classic and firm and sporty. Not a big fan of the suede like material. Perforated leather always signified sport to me growing up seeing Italian sports cars and German sports cars. Just my preference.
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wasn't a big deal to me before buying the car, but it is the first thing I noticed about the car when I drove it for the first time--it feels really nice in your hands, kinda light if that makes any sense.
I love it now, ask me in 3-4 years after it looks like $h!t--I may have a diffeent opinion then![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
I'm neurotic about washing and drying my hands before touching it--aweful for a daily driver, but for me it works just fine!
in al honesty, if I woke up tomorrow and it was just leather, I wouldn't really be too upset--it's cool, but not a must for me!
I love it now, ask me in 3-4 years after it looks like $h!t--I may have a diffeent opinion then
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I'm neurotic about washing and drying my hands before touching it--aweful for a daily driver, but for me it works just fine!
in al honesty, if I woke up tomorrow and it was just leather, I wouldn't really be too upset--it's cool, but not a must for me!
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I love the alcantara - feels great and looks awesome. Doesnt get dirty like some have mentioned unless you like to dip your hands in canola oil while youre driving.
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At first I really liked the alcantra but after a while it just flattened down and felt as flat and hard as the leather sections. I am obsessive about clean hands and I used to gently wipe it down with a wet miracle cloth but that didnt help much. I am just left wondering why Benz would use such a short life, undurable material. Last visit to the dealer I complained and they did something that fluffed it up a bit but then after 2 weeks it was flat again. It was awesome for the first 6 months but I dont like for it anymore.
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At first I really liked the alcantra but after a while it just flattened down and felt as flat and hard as the leather sections. I am obsessive about clean hands and I used to gently wipe it down with a wet miracle cloth but that didnt help much. I am just left wondering why Benz would use such a short life, undurable material. Last visit to the dealer I complained and they did something that fluffed it up a bit but then after 2 weeks it was flat again. It was awesome for the first 6 months but I dont like for it anymore.
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I do love the feel of alcantara, but the main thing holding me back is wear and tear. Although I've read if you find the right material it will last the life of the car. Most of the stuff out there, even OEM, will wear out fast from what I've researched.
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If you follow the link, it will take you to a booklet in pdf form with Alcantara care instructions:
http://www.alcantara.com/en_US/exper...tenzione.shtml
http://www.alcantara.com/en_US/exper...tenzione.shtml
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