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Fabio · Sep 30th, 2006, 07:42 PM

Hi

Does anybody have any experience with the JCW Alcantara Steering Wheel??
Does the alcantara become shiny after alot of mileage??

Which would you go for the alcantara version or the leather version.
I'd personally prefer the alcantara version, it has more of an 'M' appeal to me

but i fear it wont age too well????

Thanks

Rakey · Sep 30th, 2006, 08:15 PM

when I enquired about the alcantara JCW parts I was warned to think again, as you have said it is very M, but they are know for the alcantara wearing and going shiney as you are thinking mate

Go for the leather is what I was told, unless you have a good bank balance and are willing to replace the worn alcantara in a few years time

Fabio · Sep 30th, 2006, 08:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

when I enquired about the alcantara JCW parts I was warned to think again, as you have said it is very M, but they are know for the alcantara wearing and going shiney as you are thinking mate

Go for the leather is what I was told, unless you have a good bank balance and are willing to replace the worn alcantara in a few years time

good point Rakey,
the heart is still saying alcantara though!!!!

its a tough one

mGP · Sep 30th, 2006, 08:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original)

the heart is still saying alcantara though!!!!

I'd say stick with your current one; I don't like the JCW ones, But that's my opinion and once you have your heart set on something it's hard for anyone to convince you otherwise, so i'd say just go with your errr......erm..Heart!

Fabio · Sep 30th, 2006, 08:21 PM

i said i wouldnt change anything in the GP but here i go again....................

Pobsey · Sep 30th, 2006, 08:24 PM

Alcantara, as its lighter than leather for you GP drivers

or at leastthats what Aston Martin said in their V8 track car...

Damo · Sep 30th, 2006, 09:50 PM

Leather unless you plan on doing anything else Alcantara in your car

S33BBY · Oct 1st, 2006, 09:36 AM

I've got to say I much prefer the all leather JCW wheel. I'm just not sure about that half leather half alcantara look. So go for the leather I say.

venox22 · Oct 1st, 2006, 10:21 AM

where the alcantara is, is not the most common place you will have you hands when driving. so think the wear will be minimum!!

LMB · Oct 1st, 2006, 12:45 PM

I'd stick with what you've got.

LMB · Oct 1st, 2006, 12:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by venox22 (original)

where the alcantara is, is not the most common place you will have you hands when driving. so think the wear will be minimum!!

True. No point in it really other than looks.

Damo · Oct 1st, 2006, 05:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

True. No point in it really other than looks.

You need to drive a car with one, looks is not the only point at all!

In fact looks is the least important when it comes to using this wheel

Think those who haven't used one in the flesh can't realy comment on the wheel.

I say Leather for other reasons, but both wheels are mint!

I Am Canadian · Oct 3rd, 2006, 02:44 AM

I've got it fitted along with shift boot and e-brake. The thickness of the wheel is great, however I initially found the wheel to be too squishy and soft. I have since gotten used to it and both my wife and I enjoy the feel. She likes it because it doesn't get too cold. They could have added the leather a little higher up each side of the wheel at 10 and 2 oclock. I find with both hands in position I am grabbing leather and alcantara. Wear and tear over time is questionable. I'm fitting the insanely overpriced Carbon Fiber bits to get rid of the boring silver in my otherwise antracite interior. I'll post a pic once the cf bits are on.

Fabio · Nov 7th, 2006, 04:27 PM

after alot of thought i'm going with the All leather JCW wheel ..thanks for the help & thank god i didnt order the alcantara one

Damo · Nov 7th, 2006, 08:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original)

after alot of thought i'm going with the All leather JCW wheel ..thanks for the help & thank god i didnt order the alcantara one

Told you so

Fabio · Nov 7th, 2006, 08:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

Told you so

PMSL
i was hiding from you!!

Damo · Nov 7th, 2006, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original)

PMSL
i was hiding from you!!

So what was the final thing to make you see the light?

Fabio · Nov 7th, 2006, 08:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

So what was the final thing to make you see the light?

i saw some pics of the alcantara wheel and it didnt look too healthy

and i had a z4 coupe for a day and it had the thick M sport wheel in leather which i loved. & i think the JCW wheel is more or less the same. Also the leather one looks alot better to me now

thanks for the advice

Damo · Nov 7th, 2006, 08:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original)

i saw some pics of the alcantara wheel and it didnt look too healthy

and i had a z4 coupe for a day and it had the thick M sport wheel in leather which i loved. & i think the JCW wheel is more or less the same. Also the leather one looks alot better to me now

thanks for the advice

Its funny my mate (Bubblegoose) has a Z4 with M Sport wheel and it was mint.

Its not far off but the JCW is bigger

Fabio · Nov 7th, 2006, 09:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

Its funny my mate (Bubblegoose) has a Z4 with M Sport wheel and it was mint.

Its not far off but the JCW is bigger

bigger

i'm sure i'll love it

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Sep 30th, 2006, 07:42 PM	#1
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 3,833 Offline	JCW Alcantara Steering Wheel Question & Poll Hi Does anybody have any experience with the JCW Alcantara Steering Wheel?? Does the alcantara become shiny after alot of mileage?? Which would you go for the alcantara version or the leather version. I'd personally prefer the alcantara version, it has more of an 'M' appeal to me but i fear it wont age too well???? Thanks bebo

Sep 30th, 2006, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 50,132 Offline	when I enquired about the alcantara JCW parts I was warned to think again, as you have said it is very M, but they are know for the alcantara wearing and going shiney as you are thinking mate Go for the leather is what I was told, unless you have a good bank balance and are willing to replace the worn alcantara in a few years time I didn't mean it

Sep 30th, 2006, 08:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 3,833 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) when I enquired about the alcantara JCW parts I was warned to think again, as you have said it is very M, but they are know for the alcantara wearing and going shiney as you are thinking mate Go for the leather is what I was told, unless you have a good bank balance and are willing to replace the worn alcantara in a few years time good point Rakey, the heart is still saying alcantara though!!!! its a tough one bebo

Sep 30th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 3,833 Offline	i said i wouldnt change anything in the GP but here i go again.................... bebo

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Sep 30th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
mGP ~ Join Date: Jul 2006 Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 957 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original) the heart is still saying alcantara though!!!! I'd say stick with your current one; I don't like the JCW ones, But that's my opinion and once you have your heart set on something it's hard for anyone to convince you otherwise, so i'd say just go with your errr......erm..Heart!

Sep 30th, 2006, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pobsey The de Chromed MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 3,141 Offline	Alcantara, as its lighter than leather for you GP drivers or at leastthats what Aston Martin said in their V8 track car...

Sep 30th, 2006, 09:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Damo Disillusioned with MINI2 My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 10,533 Offline	Leather unless you plan on doing anything else Alcantara in your car North West Rolling Road Day 26th July

Oct 1st, 2006, 09:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 3,122 Offline	I've got to say I much prefer the all leather JCW wheel. I'm just not sure about that half leather half alcantara look. So go for the leather I say. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Oct 1st, 2006, 10:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
venox22 only the brave! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lincs Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 1,430 Offline	where the alcantara is, is not the most common place you will have you hands when driving. so think the wear will be minimum!!

Oct 1st, 2006, 12:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 24,859 Offline	I'd stick with what you've got. Global Moderator

Oct 1st, 2006, 12:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 24,859 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by venox22 (original) where the alcantara is, is not the most common place you will have you hands when driving. so think the wear will be minimum!! True. No point in it really other than looks. Global Moderator

Oct 1st, 2006, 05:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Damo Disillusioned with MINI2 My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 10,533 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original) True. No point in it really other than looks. You need to drive a car with one, looks is not the only point at all! In fact looks is the least important when it comes to using this wheel Think those who haven't used one in the flesh can't realy comment on the wheel. I say Leather for other reasons, but both wheels are mint! North West Rolling Road Day 26th July

Oct 3rd, 2006, 02:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
I Am Canadian MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Alberta's Capital Local Time: 03:31 AM Posts: 148 Offline	I've got it fitted along with shift boot and e-brake. The thickness of the wheel is great, however I initially found the wheel to be too squishy and soft. I have since gotten used to it and both my wife and I enjoy the feel. She likes it because it doesn't get too cold. They could have added the leather a little higher up each side of the wheel at 10 and 2 oclock. I find with both hands in position I am grabbing leather and alcantara. Wear and tear over time is questionable. I'm fitting the insanely overpriced Carbon Fiber bits to get rid of the boring silver in my otherwise antracite interior. I'll post a pic once the cf bits are on.

Nov 7th, 2006, 04:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 3,833 Offline	after alot of thought i'm going with the All leather JCW wheel ..thanks for the help & thank god i didnt order the alcantara one bebo

Nov 7th, 2006, 08:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
Damo Disillusioned with MINI2 My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 10,533 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original) after alot of thought i'm going with the All leather JCW wheel ..thanks for the help & thank god i didnt order the alcantara one Told you so North West Rolling Road Day 26th July

Nov 7th, 2006, 08:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 3,833 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original) Told you so PMSL i was hiding from you!! bebo

Nov 7th, 2006, 08:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
Damo Disillusioned with MINI2 My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 10,533 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original) PMSL i was hiding from you!! So what was the final thing to make you see the light? North West Rolling Road Day 26th July

Nov 7th, 2006, 08:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 3,833 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original) So what was the final thing to make you see the light? i saw some pics of the alcantara wheel and it didnt look too healthy and i had a z4 coupe for a day and it had the thick M sport wheel in leather which i loved. & i think the JCW wheel is more or less the same. Also the leather one looks alot better to me now thanks for the advice bebo

Nov 7th, 2006, 08:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
Damo Disillusioned with MINI2 My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 10,533 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fabio (original) i saw some pics of the alcantara wheel and it didnt look too healthy and i had a z4 coupe for a day and it had the thick M sport wheel in leather which i loved. & i think the JCW wheel is more or less the same. Also the leather one looks alot better to me now thanks for the advice Its funny my mate (Bubblegoose) has a Z4 with M Sport wheel and it was mint. Its not far off but the JCW is bigger North West Rolling Road Day 26th July

Nov 7th, 2006, 09:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
Fabio F43i0 My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 10:31 AM Posts: 3,833 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original) Its funny my mate (Bubblegoose) has a Z4 with M Sport wheel and it was mint. Its not far off but the JCW is bigger bigger i'm sure i'll love it bebo

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