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Old 08-13-2018, 11:51 AM   #29
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I changed my alcantara wheel/knob/boot to the base 1ss leather items.

I ordered my parts form Wildhammer motorsports.

The Alcantara sucks, and its time for GM to acknowledge that. The guy from the above company told me he does this all the time for customers. And just from this thread you can see that its very common. People just don't like the feel of Alcantara and I really have no idea why they keep putting it all over the main touchpoints of the car.

I did it mostly myself in my garage, but I could not get my steering wheel bolt off by myself. I ended up stripping out the T50 bolt and then had to take it to my local shop where they used an extra long chisel and hammer to get it off. Don't even try to use a regular ratchet on it. Go directly to a high-torque impact wrench.
Exactly why I am just going to take mind to the dealer to swap out.
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Old 08-13-2018, 12:35 PM   #30
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This is the one im interested in. Would love to hear someones opinion on this one.
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Old 08-13-2018, 02:49 PM   #31
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That's just wrong.
you think!?!?! :b arf:
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Old 08-14-2018, 10:39 AM   #32
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i have a leather one if you need one let me know!
For how much? Pm please
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Old 08-15-2018, 07:05 PM   #33
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Anyone know the part number for the 1SS (non-1LE) stock leather wheel?
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Old 08-15-2018, 07:51 PM   #34
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Anyone know the part number for the 1SS (non-1LE) stock leather wheel?
Out of these....
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/auto-p...-and-trim-scat
I'm thinking this one....
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...bC12OC1nYXM%3D

84209548


Maybe?
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Old 08-15-2018, 11:05 PM   #35
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That's a pretty good guess, I was thinking the same. But "without paddle shift" presumably just means the text says "rev match" instead of "+" or "-". Hmm
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Old 08-16-2018, 05:59 AM   #36
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Yeah, I was thinking "w/o paddle shifter" meant it had the rev match paddles instead.
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Old 08-16-2018, 07:47 AM   #37
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you think!?!?! :b arf:
Agree it's fugly. But it does feel great. Function over form.
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Old 08-16-2018, 08:40 AM   #38
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I love the sueded parts.

Just had mine replaced under warranty due to the Fifty badge area peeling.

OP, you can get yours warrantied for excessive wear if you're still in Bumper-to-Bumper.
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Old 04-19-2019, 07:47 PM   #39
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This is awesome; thanks!

$500 CAD for steering wheel shipped to my address. Not cheap and not sure if it's worth it.
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Old 04-19-2019, 08:09 PM   #40
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I purchased this wheel skin, took about 4 hours total in install. (sewing). It fits over the existing factory wheel skin. Now it a bit thicker, better feel in my hands. And add a bit of color to the car.

Enjoy.
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Old 04-19-2019, 10:50 PM   #41
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The Alacantra is super easy to clean. I use a white wash cloth, put some dawn dish soap on it with hot water. I wipe the wheel down with a really wet rag and get it lathered up. Then rinse the wash cloth out and wipe it down until the wheel is free of soap.

Then I use a dry white towel to dry the Alacantra as much as possible and then let it air dry the rest of the way. Then once dry I use a still hair brush to brush the Alacantra out again.

Has worked perfectly for me for almost 3 years now.
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Old 04-20-2019, 12:23 AM   #42
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The Alacantra is super easy to clean. I use a white wash cloth, put some dawn dish soap on it with hot water. I wipe the wheel down with a really wet rag and get it lathered up. Then rinse the wash cloth out and wipe it down until the wheel is free of soap.

Then I use a dry white towel to dry the Alacantra as much as possible and then let it air dry the rest of the way. Then once dry I use a still hair brush to brush the Alacantra out again.

Has worked perfectly for me for almost 3 years now.
It's not about the cleanliness but rather how slippery the suede is during normal city driving.

I'll look into getting a skin for the steering wheel.
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