Looking to get a GT3 RS sport steering wheel (with yellow centering strip) but I was hoping to get it in Black Alcantara. I can only find grey. Any ideas? thanks in advance!

 

you mean this wheel? it only comes in black alcantara with a yellow stripe

 

That's not black. It's grey....right?

 

far as i know, it only comes in one alcantara black. that's what i had on my gt3

 

not grey, but the black alcantara looks grey...

 

I want the same wheel. Group buy anyone? Suncoast?

 

Is there something specific alcantara should be cleaned with? My yellow marker on the steering wheel is looking dingy..

 

Try Dallas Custom Steering Wheel. They will cover it any way you want. Very reasonable prices. I'm about to have mine done. http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com

 

Alcantara maintenance....
http://www.alcantara.com/en_US/exper...tenzione.shtml

 

Thanks for the tip! I see some really good black examples!.

Like this one. Now that's black!

 

Have you tried contacting MA Carbon? They can redo the wheel for you with a variety of alcantera colors and stitching options. You can even get some CF in there for a unique look.

 

how do prevent the alcantara on the steering wheel from getting "worn"? gloves for daily drive?

 

Alcantara definitely wears.

 

FWIW, I've had mine for 8 months or so, and no signs of wear. I'm sure it will ultimately wear, but it will likely take some time. Alcantara is supposed to be pretty tough stuff. That's why the seat inserts can be made from it.
Oh, and fwiw, I 'Scotchguarded' mine quite heavily (multiple coats) before I mounted it.

 

Alcantara is almost bullet proof in my opinion. That material was in my race cars long before it was available in commercial cars and I never saw it wear....and we used the heck out of it. At the time i had no idea what the material was and how/where the mechanics got it. I just know that it felt nice!