New Product: - GT350 'Extreme' Alcantara Wheel

I really like the steering wheel on my 2018 WRX. Something about the size of it feels better than the bigger wheel on the Mustang.

[MENTION=22907]dron_jones[/MENTION] did a great write up as did [MENTION=22916]Zombo[/MENTION] I think (?) on these steering wheels. As DJ said he missed the thicker M steering wheels as do I. It is one of the very few things I miss from my M4 so I like that they use Nappa leather (I'm not a fan of alcantara) and it looks to be as thick as the M wheels. I don't really like the shape of the bottom of the wheel, but I'll wait to see it in person to judge it better. Mine is supposed to arrive this Saturday and I plan on doing the switch then so I should have more thoughts on it soon.

[MENTION=24957]Minn19[/MENTION]

Heres a preview...

Zombo said:

I think the extra grip @J_Maher_AMG is referring to are the "bulges" at the base of the wheel. Whereas, my wheel is smooth in that area.

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Ahhh...I like them both. That extra grip is slick looking though.

Zombo said:

I think the extra grip [MENTION=24324]J_Maher_AMG[/MENTION] is referring to are the "bulges" at the base of the wheel. Whereas, my wheel is smooth in that area.

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Nailed it! That zoomed pic also shows the 2 curvatures on the outside of the wheel where I would prefer a single continuous curve.

JN66 said:

Ahhh...I like them both. That extra grip is slick looking though.

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It does look cool, but has zero functionality in my opinion, and would actually be a hindrance I think having a wheel that constantly varies it its diameter and thickness.

I would simply prefer a thicker steering wheel as is pictured directly aboe (the one in all leather) but with a single curvature to the outside of the wheel and no extra grips on the inside on the bottom, as I don't believe them to be necessary. Then make the side grips Alcantara and the top/bottom Nappa leather (think AMG's steering wheel) and it would be a real winner in my books :cheers:

Beith Performance Parts said:

[MENTION=24957]Minn19[/MENTION]

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Love the thickness of that wheel, and the smooth inside curvature on bottom, but would still like the outside to be more uniform and smooth looking. Attached a couple of pictures for reference in terms of the Alcantara/Leather combo that I think would be sweet. Also attached an M steering wheel to show the outside curvature being smooth and uniform without, what I feel, to be unnecessary grooves or points that are there for a aggressive look.

I love the look. And the extra bulges personally...... Time to start saving.......

The AMG wheel is stunning.

Somewhat better picture of my installation.

I went with all solid leather because I didn't like the feel of the Alcantara on the OEM wheel and was concerned with keeping it clean in the long haul. I selected black stitching to match the OEM shift boot and parking brake and skipped the center stripe because I was concerned that it would not be perfectly symmetrical and didn't see the need for having and extra pair of stitched seams. Very happy with the final product! I don't want to speak for Beith, but you can pretty much order whatever you want, within reason, it seems.

Zombo said:

Somewhat better picture of my installation.

I went with all solid leather because I didn't like the feel of the Alcantara on the OEM wheel and was concerned with keeping it clean in the long haul. I selected black stitching to match the OEM shift boot and parking brake and skipped the center stripe because I was concerned that it would not be perfectly symmetrical and didn't see the need for having and extra pair of stitched seems. Very happy with the final product! I don't want to speak for Beith, but you can pretty much order whatever you want, within reason, it seems.

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Nice pic, thanks Zombo, but get that V1 mounted and wire tapped to your rear view mirror or visor. :cheers: I just did that a month ago and I love it

Minn19 said:

Nice pic, thanks Zombo, but get that V1 mounted and wire tapped to your rear view mirror or visor. :cheers: I just did that a month ago and I love it

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Thanks! I'll look into that. I recently moved it from my Audi, where I did have it mounted in a stealthy way.

Zombo said:

Somewhat better picture of my installation.

I went with all solid leather because I didn't like the feel of the Alcantara on the OEM wheel and was concerned with keeping it clean in the long haul. I selected black stitching to match the OEM shift boot and parking brake and skipped the center stripe because I was concerned that it would not be perfectly symmetrical and didn't see the need for having and extra pair of stitched seems. Very happy with the final product! I don't want to speak for Beith, but you can pretty much order whatever you want, within reason, it seems.

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Interested in selling your stocker?

iSpy said:

Interested in selling your stocker?

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Sorry, I'm not. I'm maintaining the option of changing back to stock. It only had a $95 core charge to keep it - I assume you could get a new one from a dealer at a similar cost?

Zombo said:

Somewhat better picture of my installation.

I went with all solid leather because I didn't like the feel of the Alcantara on the OEM wheel and was concerned with keeping it clean in the long haul. I selected black stitching to match the OEM shift boot and parking brake and skipped the center stripe because I was concerned that it would not be perfectly symmetrical and didn't see the need for having and extra pair of stitched seems. Very happy with the final product! I don't want to speak for Beith, but you can pretty much order whatever you want, within reason, it seems.

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Very nice. Beith, how much does this exact wheel cost?
Is the install easy/do it yourself for someone who is OK with installs (can do sway bars, change wheels but nothing too advanced).

Zombo said:

Somewhat better picture of my installation.

I went with all solid leather because I didn't like the feel of the Alcantara on the OEM wheel and was concerned with keeping it clean in the long haul. I selected black stitching to match the OEM shift boot and parking brake and skipped the center stripe because I was concerned that it would not be perfectly symmetrical and didn't see the need for having and extra pair of stitched seems. Very happy with the final product! I don't want to speak for Beith, but you can pretty much order whatever you want, within reason, it seems.

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That looks great! Had not given much thought to deleting the center stripe but it is a nice clean look. All leather is the way I have been wanting to go as well.