GT350 Steering wheel

[stevnoof]

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[Socalmustang]

Look at the other GT350 wheel thread on here and it should be somewhere within the last 2 pages...done by CJ

 

[redline727]

What videos

Google search cleaning Alcantara, then hit videos. Dozens come up.

 

[iigneb]

The steering wheel is extremely easy to install I would not pay the dealer to do it. I put mine on in 30 minutes.. But I recently just totaled my mustang :( and took it off and put on the factory one. If anyone wants to buy the GT350 steering wheel (Black Stripe) off me send me a PM.

 

[Bay1Stang]

How long does processing usually take with levittown?

 

[DarkSubRosa]

How long does processing usually take with levittown?

It stays in processing until they have stock to ship out.

 

[Blk2015GT]

[MENTION=13194]Blk2015GT[/MENTION] I have found that since it's been really cold and when my hands are cold there is no more grip with it over leather. Maybe even less...I would definitely say grip would be maximized with some Alpine Star racing gloves, if you were tracking your car. I haven't had the wheel in the summer, but I can agree with the long term wear on a DD car. I'm a service advisor at BMW and see it quite a bit. But also depends on how well you take care of it too. I for one am not going to hop in it with dirty or greasy hands and expect it to clean as easily as leather. So keeping your dick beaters clean is important of the longevity of this wheel as well.

This is posted at Alcantara.com and a Tesla owners forum. Seemed useful.

Alcantara*- Is a composite material made of 68% polyester and 32% polyurethane giving this material increased durability and stain resistance. Its appearance and feel is similar to that of suede. Alcantara can be found covering your steering wheel, seats, dashboard, headliners, etc.

Maintenance
To preserve the beauty of Suede and or Alcantara is recommended that regular cleaning is performed. Application of a high quality fabric guard or coating is strongly recommended

DO NOT RUB TOO VIGOROUSLY, this will crush the texture and destroy the finish of both alcantara and suede.
The use of steam machines is not recommended when cleaning Alcantara. Steam can be used to clean suede (use with caution and at your own risk)

Regular Cleaning
Weekly cleaning or after every car wash- Use a soft brush (preferably a boar or horse hair brush), a dry cloth or simply a vacuum to remove the dust off the alcantara. After your suede or alcantara has been dusted, run aslightly*damped*(not soaked) white cotton cloth over it (a high quality cotton terry towel will do a better job than a microfiber towel). AVOID the use of printed cloths or papers as they can release ink onto the material.

Stain Removal
In the case of localised stains and when your specific cleaning product is not available you can clean the material as follows:
- ACT FAST (preferably within 30 mnts)*
- DO NOT pour any cleaning product directly onto the alcantara or suede.
- Remove as much of the spilled substance before you try to remove the stain.
- AVOID rubbing the affected area to prevent the stain from going deeper into the material.
- Use a well wrung white cloth or sponge to remove the stain (if a sponge is being used, rinse it in clean water and wring it very well between wipes).
- Begin treating the stain from the outside edge into the center to avoid spreading the stain.

Different types of stains and alternative products that should be used (if the recommended cleaning product isn't at hand).

Water Soluble Stains

Fruit juice, jam, jelly, syrup, ketchup, chocolate, ice cream and mustard - Use a white towel damped in lukewarm water; rinse by dabbing with a damped white towel in clean water.

Blood, eggs, excrement or urine - wipe with water at room temperature, rinse with clean water. AVOID the use of warm water because it will make this substances coagulate.

Vinegar, tomato sauce, coffee or hair gel - Pre-treat with lemon juice, then wipe with lukewarm water, rinse by dabbing with clean water.

Stains Not Soluble in Water

Makeup (Lipstick, foundation, mascara, eye shadow), perfume, she polish, grease or oil (in general), grass stain - Rub with ethyl alcohol (remember not to rub too hard), wipe with water and rinse by dabbing with clean water.

Chewing gum - Put a plastic bag full of ice on top of the gum, when the gum has become hard remove the pieces and then treat with ethyl alcohol.

Resistant Stains
Repeat treatments as often as necessary. Even the stains that are not soluble in water will often require to be treated with water afterwards.

Don't Know What Caused the Stain?
Treat with lukewarm water first, then rinse by dabbing with clean water. If the stain begins to dissolve in the water, repeat the treatment as often as necessary, allow to dry and, if necessary, treat with ethyl alcohol.

Product Recommendation

Swissvax cleaning brush

Swissvax alcantara cleaner

Chemical Guys Inner Clean*(save 28% with Coupon Code CGP28)

White Cotton Towels

303 Fabric Guard*(save 28% with Coupon Code 303FG)

GTechniq I1 Smart Fabric



Hope you find this article helpful. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

Check out Youtube for How to videos about cleaning alcantara.


some information was taken fron Alcantara.com

Oh I agree, Im just saying that's why they dont offer it OEM on every model. Remember we're talking average Joe customer who does 0 car maintenance on their own besides a wash every now and then.

As well as the replacement cost to Ford long term for people who do ruin theirs under warranty. Leather is just more durable long term and probably a much lower replacement rate.

 

[Bay1Stang]

It stays in processing until they have stock to ship out.

Thought the standard 350 wheel was in stock since I got charged already. Oh well.. :tsk:

 

[Clink]

I can see how the alcantara would wear out fairly quickly and will need to be replaced. I suppose I will cross that bridge when I come to it. :shrug:



Anyhoo...it's installed.

Looks good!!

 

[Xantom]

I am late to the party here. I see one with Red center stripe and stitching, and one with black center stripe and white stitching. Are these the only 2 colors? Black with white will work but a blue center stripe would be great for me.

 

[DB23]

I am late to the party here. I see one with Red center stripe and stitching, and one with black center stripe and white stitching. Are these the only 2 colors? Black with white will work but a blue center stripe would be great for me.

Those are the only 2 choices, though you might be able to get a blue center stripe custom based on what others have said.

 

[Socalmustang]

GT350R wheel- red strip on top

GT350 wheel- black with no red strip on top

2 different wheels, 2 different prices

 

[nrothaar]

Check out the carbon dynamics wheel coming out too, might be able to do a custom blue stripe with that

 

[bonomo53]

Is there supposed to be a tiny gap from where the top of the bezels snap into the round base of the wheel? If no one understands what about what im asking i will upload some pics later on.

 

[Socalmustang]

Check out the carbon dynamics wheel coming out too, might be able to do a custom blue stripe with that

$500 for the wheel just seems......

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