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    Jun 20, 2006 5:34:17 PM

    AUM
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    GT3 Alcantara

    How durable is the Alcantara used on the GT3 compared to leather? I guess the man-made stuff is stickier, hence the GT3 application.

    Jun 20, 2006 6:31:31 PM

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    Re: GT3 Alcantara

    Its durable and stickier than leather but probably not sticker than velore/suede that racers use - but the suede materila wears a lot faster.

    Jun 21, 2006 1:15:44 AM

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    Re: GT3 Alcantara

    I'm thinking about the same thing, especially the steering wheel. How does it wear?

    Jun 21, 2006 6:19:24 AM

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    Re: GT3 Alcantara

    gloves ...guys ...

    Jun 21, 2006 7:23:09 AM

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    Re: GT3 Alcantara

    I have no experience with Porsche's alcantara steering wheel, but my friend's BMW alcantara steering wheel (from Performance Pkg 3 Series) has been replaced twice under warranty. The wear marks were horrible looking. Apparently, warranty replacements were so common that BMW switched back to normal leather M steering wheels for the Performance Pkg.

    The problem is: It looks and feels so good!

    Does anyone know if the Porsche alacantara steering wheel is more durable?

    Jun 22, 2006 4:33:53 AM

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    Re: GT3 Alcantara

    I'm assuming the shifter would also show a lot of wear. It all looks great but...???

    Jun 22, 2006 1:54:54 PM

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    Re: GT3 Alcantara

    I felt the steering wheel of a 996 GT3 rs... it provides tons of grip with your hands... it feels really good. Have no idea how it wears though, sorry.
    -Joost-

    Jun 22, 2006 7:14:48 PM

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    Re: GT3 Alcantara

    Wearing leather gloves will make the wheel last longer. Alcantara is just "ultra suede" or fake suede made out of plastic. It is much more durable than suede.
     
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