Alcantara Steering Wheel & Shift Knob

donaldp · 01-10-2017, 02:03 AM

Do the Alcantara steering wheel and shift knob provide a good feeling when driving your ZL1's or is it something that owners want to swap out to leather?

Co2SS · 01-10-2017, 03:09 AM

There is a reason that it is used in many high-end vehicles as well as by Formula 1 teams for fire-retardant seats. Google Alcantara and you will be amazed at all of the great info on the subject. And yes it feels awesome!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-10-2017, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by donaldp

Do the Alcantara steering wheel and shift know provide a good feeling when driving your ZL1's or is it something that owners want to swap out to leather?

Some people want to swap it out for leather due to an opinion that it is "hard to clean".

Most leave it. Cleaning isn't difficult it you keep on it regularly...many "how to clean microsuede" tutorials out there...I just attack it with a clean microfiber towel and some diluted rubbing alcohol.

Otherwise - it feels very rich, adds an expensive vibe to the interior...and besides that - the suede on the seats hold you in place FAR better than any amount of leather, short of a full racing bucket seat.

hawk02 · 01-10-2017, 08:35 AM

I like the alcantara on the steering wheel and shifter because it doesn't get slick like leather does when your hands are a little sweaty.

As far as cleaning, I've had good luck with a water dampened microfiber towel and a convertible top/leather cleaning brush.

OminouSS · 01-10-2017, 04:57 PM

I love the fabric but despise the bulky shifter. Having the Barton short shifter with round ball on my Gen 5, this things is like going from Taylor Swift to Adele.

24MaroSS · 01-10-2017, 05:14 PM

Coming from the 6th gen 2SS myself,i prefer my ZL1 interior all day! While the shift boot is alot, i actually like that feeling better as well.

Diode Dynamics · 01-10-2017, 05:26 PM

I find the OEM Alcantara bits aesthetically pleasing, in addition to having a better feel overall than the leather options

Nick C.

travislambert · 01-10-2017, 05:31 PM

I want to swap mine for traditional leather. I started a thread a little while back to compile a list of part #s for others who are interested in doing the same.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=479279

(And no, I don't want to sell the suede pieces

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harmonyp · 01-10-2017, 09:02 PM

Love my alcantara wheel & knob in my gen5. Buy a $5 suede cleaning brush from a drugstore, and it'll keep them like new - I just used it on 17K miles of wear for first time and it revived them like new - brush only, nothing else.

cmeJATT · 02-02-2017, 04:56 PM

I JUST SWITCHED TO zl1 KNOB AND LOVE IT!

gblaue · 02-02-2017, 06:02 PM

I didn't opt for it in my 2012, that was a mistake. It is soooo comfortable, and grippy!

mr965 · 02-02-2017, 11:44 PM

The alcantara will wear quickly and will smoothen out but it sure looks and feel great. Leather is the way to go for longer life.

*Mr. Wyndham* · 02-02-2017, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mr965

The alcantara will wear quickly and will smoothen out but it sure looks and feel great. Leather is the way to go for longer life.

But leather gets glossy and worn in about the same timeframe...

harmonyp · 02-03-2017, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mr965

The alcantara will wear quickly and will smoothen out but it sure looks and feel great. Leather is the way to go for longer life.

Not true it will wear quickly or smoothen out. Just take a brush to it when it starts to flatten (after thousands of miles) and it'll stay like new.

01-10-2017, 02:03 AM	#1
donaldp Drives: 2017 Red Hot ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: San Diego Posts: 334	Alcantara Steering Wheel & Shift Knob Do the Alcantara steering wheel and shift knob provide a good feeling when driving your ZL1's or is it something that owners want to swap out to leather? Last edited by donaldp; 01-10-2017 at 05:40 PM.

01-10-2017, 08:35 AM	#4
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: '23 CT5-V BW, '21 Corvette HTC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,442 View My Garage	I like the alcantara on the steering wheel and shifter because it doesn't get slick like leather does when your hands are a little sweaty. As far as cleaning, I've had good luck with a water dampened microfiber towel and a convertible top/leather cleaning brush. Attached Images __________________

01-10-2017, 04:57 PM	#5
OminouSS Drives: Red Hot track candy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,092	I love the fabric but despise the bulky shifter. Having the Barton short shifter with round ball on my Gen 5, this things is like going from Taylor Swift to Adele. __________________ Baby born 11/08/16. Left birthing place 11/25/16. Arrived home 12/6/16: '17 Red Hot ZL1. Stock.

01-10-2017, 05:14 PM	#6
24MaroSS Drives: 17' Maro ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Atl Posts: 29	Coming from the 6th gen 2SS myself,i prefer my ZL1 interior all day! While the shift boot is alot, i actually like that feeling better as well. __________________ Own: 17' ZL1 Black, CF Hood Sold: 16' Maro SS

01-10-2017, 05:26 PM	#7
Diode Dynamics Drives: Camaro Lighting Experts Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,429	I find the OEM Alcantara bits aesthetically pleasing, in addition to having a better feel overall than the leather options Nick C. __________________ John C. Diode Dynamics Follow Us: FB // IG // YT // TikTok

01-10-2017, 03:09 AM	#2
Co2SS Drives: 2022 Satin Steel ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Metro Denver Posts: 331	There is a reason that it is used in many high-end vehicles as well as by Formula 1 teams for fire-retardant seats. Google Alcantara and you will be amazed at all of the great info on the subject. And yes it feels awesome!

01-10-2017, 05:31 PM	#8
travislambert Drives: '17 ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Fairmont, WV Posts: 1,567	I want to swap mine for traditional leather. I started a thread a little while back to compile a list of part #s for others who are interested in doing the same. http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=479279 (And no, I don't want to sell the suede pieces )

01-10-2017, 09:02 PM	#9
harmonyp Drives: 2015 ZL1 Silver Ice Metallic Manual Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: NorCal Posts: 249	Love my alcantara wheel & knob in my gen5. Buy a $5 suede cleaning brush from a drugstore, and it'll keep them like new - I just used it on 17K miles of wear for first time and it revived them like new - brush only, nothing else.

02-02-2017, 04:56 PM	#10
cmeJATT Drives: CAMARO Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,392	I JUST SWITCHED TO zl1 KNOB AND LOVE IT!

02-02-2017, 06:02 PM	#11
gblaue Drives: 2017 Bright Yellow ZL1 6spd Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central MA Posts: 658	I didn't opt for it in my 2012, that was a mistake. It is soooo comfortable, and grippy! __________________ 2017 ZL1 Bright Yellow w/ black center stripe, 6 speed, CF gas door, PDR, Navi

02-02-2017, 11:44 PM	#12
mr965 Drives: ///M3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: west coast Posts: 439	The alcantara will wear quickly and will smoothen out but it sure looks and feel great. Leather is the way to go for longer life.

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