Alcantara interior

dr_frankfurter · 01-23-2022, 03:08 PM

Just got done doing a DIY interior with some pre-cut Alcantara goodies I ordered. Stitched steering wheel cover, center console, dash, and arm rests. Fun 4 hour project, steering wheel alone was worth it all.

VipinLJ · 01-23-2022, 06:07 PM

Personally I like the look of alcantara. Only thing is I've read it doesn't last as long? And what about dust?

Burrcold · 01-23-2022, 06:52 PM

The part above the glove box doesn't seem to be installed correctly.

VipinLJ · 01-23-2022, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

The part above the glove box doesn't seem to be installed correctly.

Lol true that. I didn't notice it!

dr_frankfurter · 01-23-2022, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VipinLJ

Personally I like the look of alcantara. Only thing is I've read it doesn't last as long? And what about dust?

I guess I'll have to wait and find out how long it lasts. I think I'll have to keep a microfiber towel in the glovebox from now on

dr_frankfurter · 01-23-2022, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

The part above the glove box doesn't seem to be installed correctly.

Because it isn't. I was an excited little kid and decided to install it after it got dark. Was hoping nobody would notice

Karlzon · 01-29-2022, 01:41 AM

Nice! Where did you buy this?

Tallest · 01-29-2022, 09:52 AM

I think it is a nice addition. The stitching on the steering wheel looks either way over scale and massive and not neat - or just the fisheye effect of the photo, or just twisted too much.

Otherwise I think it works!

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Originally Posted by dr_frankfurter

Was hoping nobody would notice

But you would know it is there, and you matters most.

dr_frankfurter · 01-29-2022, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlzon

Nice! Where did you buy this?

https://tenor.com/view/trump-china-chynah-gif-22457688

dr_frankfurter · 01-29-2022, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tallest

I think it is a nice addition. The stitching on the steering wheel looks either way over scale and massive and not neat - or just the fisheye effect of the photo, or just twisted too much.

Otherwise I think it works!

But you would know it is there, and you matters most.

The stitching looks pretty exaggerated since I used the macro/0.5 zoom on my phone to get a clear shot of it all. You're right, every time I get in the car my eyes immediately go to that one section, which is why I'm going to be reapplying that entire part today.

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