Alcantara or standard leather?
#1
Alcantara or standard leather?
Considering a 2011 Carrera GTS and contemplating the standard Alcantara vs. smooth leather. Any thoughts? I have full leather on my 997 and like it, however the Alcantara may be a nice change/option. Don't believe you can order leather seats and go Alcantara on the doors, steering wheel, shifter and console cover?
#2
Considering a 2011 Carrera GTS and contemplating the standard Alcantara vs. smooth leather. Any thoughts? I have full leather on my 997 and like it, however the Alcantara may be a nice change/option. Don't believe you can order leather seats and go Alcantara on the doors, steering wheel, shifter and console cover?
#3
Go with the alcantara. It's different and found mostly on high end cars.
I've had my alcantara steering wheel and shifter (plus other parts) for about 8,000 miles and they still look perfect.
I've had my alcantara steering wheel and shifter (plus other parts) for about 8,000 miles and they still look perfect.
#6
I am not a fan of alcantara. It's basically fake suede. The idea of having a cloth covered steering wheel does not appeal to me. I would also prefer vinyl seat cover material to alcantara cloth. I just do not think it wold be as durable.
I do not mind the alcantara headliner as much in my Carrera but it does flap a bit if the windows are open. Here, I would prefer a molded cloth headliner rather than alcantara.
I do not mind the alcantara headliner as much in my Carrera but it does flap a bit if the windows are open. Here, I would prefer a molded cloth headliner rather than alcantara.
#7
have alcantara on seat inserts, steering wheel, shift **** & handbrake. looks great, feels great & never gets hot. highly recommended.
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#8
I am not a fan of alcantara. It's basically fake suede. The idea of having a cloth covered steering wheel does not appeal to me. I would also prefer vinyl seat cover material to alcantara cloth. I just do not think it wold be as durable.
I do not mind the alcantara headliner as much in my Carrera but it does flap a bit if the windows are open. Here, I would prefer a molded cloth headliner rather than alcantara.
I do not mind the alcantara headliner as much in my Carrera but it does flap a bit if the windows are open. Here, I would prefer a molded cloth headliner rather than alcantara.
#9
Considering a 2011 Carrera GTS and contemplating the standard Alcantara vs. smooth leather. Any thoughts? I have full leather on my 997 and like it, however the Alcantara may be a nice change/option. Don't believe you can order leather seats and go Alcantara on the doors, steering wheel, shifter and console cover?
See 'ya,
John
#10
I realize that alcantara is hip ,happening, and quite functional in terms of sport driving .. but i don't like it . The texture feels like peach fuzz and I find that sensation awful ( scratching finger nails on a chalk board --type of chills). Plus it absorbs dirt and sweat and cleaning it is different than leather .
#12
Report back after 2 years, 15,000 miles and see if you still like the way it looks and feels.
#13
+1! It wears quickly for sure... I had them installed after purchasing the car, it cost me a fortune and about a year and a half after, I had to swap back