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Old 11-08-2017, 08:07 AM
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I always had heated wheel with leather , how is the effectiveness of heating on. Carbon fiber steeering wheel?
Old 11-08-2017, 08:54 AM
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It works. I had it on 2 cars.. it gets warm to heat hands. It does get a bit slimy tho.
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Slimy in the sense slippery when heated wheel is on ?
Old 11-08-2017, 11:08 AM
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No experience with heat in a CF wheel, but I specifically avoided CF wheels since I often grip near the 6 o'clock position when making certain turns. Prefer touching leather 100% of the time.

Different strokes.
Old 11-08-2017, 11:22 AM
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I have it,.....it's beautiful and works as designed.

BUT....it can get very hot in the summer, and untouchable for a few moments if left in the sun. Would I order it again, probably not as there are other items I would order in front of it.

Up to you....
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I love mine as I don't like the leather wheel absorbs all the sweat.
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Originally Posted by casaforte9
Slimy in the sense slippery when heated wheel is on ?
Not just when the heat is on.. just needs to be cleaned once in a while. I would order again.
Old 11-09-2017, 11:29 AM
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I have one in my car. Love it.
Old 11-09-2017, 08:34 PM
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Had one on the 2015 TT ... loved it.

Ordered same/same on my 991.2 Targa4 GTS .. it's a bit smaller than the wheel on the TT I had, but is still very nice.

I don't get the slimy / slippery comments. I have never had that issue. Gets very warm, but can be shut down and back on very easily for individual comfort.

Had it on this morning. Welcome options, and looks awesome, too. Goes with the CF bits on the car as well.
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the heats on the leather
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Originally Posted by okbarnett
the heats on the leather
My CF sport steering wheel heats ALL OVER the CF. Maybe the leather, too .... but, I don't normally hold on to the leather bits.



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