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Kleynie wrote: Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:42 pm Heated and Alcantara for me. Great set up.
Not sure I’m sold on the whole “Alcantara” thing - is it not plastic by any other name? Also it strikes me as being a little unhygienic particularly on a steering wheel?
Not trying to be contentious here I could be very wrong and I’ve never had it so no real frame of reference- I’m sure I will be put right… 😂
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Jon A wrote: Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:49 pm
Kleynie wrote: Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:42 pm Heated and Alcantara for me. Great set up.
Not sure I’m sold on the whole “Alcantara” thing - is it not plastic by any other name? Also it strikes me as being a little unhygienic particularly on a steering wheel?
Not trying to be contentious here I could be very wrong and I’ve never had it so no real frame of reference- I’m sure I will be put right… 😂
It's not the alcantara that's the hygiene problem - it's your hands. :D
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Well it’s the first time I’ve had alcantara on a steering wheel. I thought it was a natural product, could be wrong. I had it, and the seats, professionally steam cleaned and detailed when I bought the car. Now it’s just me or my wife who drive it, I think if I was to catch something from my wife it wouldn’t be through the steering wheel LOL
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Kleynie wrote: Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:59 pm Well it’s the first time I’ve had alcantara on a steering wheel. I thought it was a natural product, could be wrong. I had it, and the seats, professionally steam cleaned and detailed when I bought the car. Now it’s just me or my wife who drive it, I think if I was to catch something from my wife it wouldn’t be through the steering wheel LOL
Alcantara is apparently about 68% polyester and 32% polyurethane. :geek:
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Re Alcantara, it is a brand name and yes it’s a man made microfibre material that is dearer than leather. Porsche are now calling their offering RaceTex which suggests they have found a alternative manufacturer for the supply? First time I chose it was in my Lotus and found it far more comfortable than leather. Not yet had on a steering wheel, does feel good though. Here is a description attached.
https://www.carwow.co.uk/guides/glossar ... ntara-0518
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...and no evidence that I have seen that Alcantara or RaceTex is any less hygienic than leather, or leatherette... ;)
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I have it on both my cars and would definitely re-order again. I have a pal who replaced his Q7 and forgot to tick that option. His wife has been giving him a hard time since. Really worthwhile option for me. Now, if only they did heated gear knobs too...
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Wing Commander wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:37 am ...and no evidence that I have seen that Alcantara or RaceTex is any less hygienic than leather, or leatherette... ;)
I stand corrected! 😂
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Jon A wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:05 am
Wing Commander wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:37 am ...and no evidence that I have seen that Alcantara or RaceTex is any less hygienic than leather, or leatherette... ;)
I stand corrected! 😂

It’s a shame that your spec is now locked, Jon. ;)
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Wing Commander wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:16 am
Jon A wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 9:05 am
Wing Commander wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:37 am ...and no evidence that I have seen that Alcantara or RaceTex is any less hygienic than leather, or leatherette... ;)
I stand corrected! 😂

It’s a shame that your spec is now locked, Jon. ;)
I stand corrected, not converted! 😉
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