GTS Interior Question
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The rest of the alcantara interior however, still looks new.
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IMO, alcantara is very cheap looking and does not belong on a $100k+ car or even a $20K car. It reminds me of of the fabric interiors in entry level cars offered by domestic auto makers. BTW, where do they find fabric that ugly?
I was considering a GT3 prior to buying my current C2S. However, I just couldn't get past the fugly alcantara. I would have hated it every time I got in the car.
I was considering a GT3 prior to buying my current C2S. However, I just couldn't get past the fugly alcantara. I would have hated it every time I got in the car.
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That finish would never work in any of my cars. Wife is always smothered in sun tan cream or moisturizer. I'm constantly De-zincing the door panels and center arm rest.
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Most people probably think "Alcantara" wow that sounds fancy and Italian must be like a special suede. And I thought this myself until I got my first 996 and actually looked up what it actually was.
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Are they any advantages to Alcantara? Do they just throw it in cars because most customers are none the wiser as to what it actually is and can make a larger profit compared to leather. I would think that on a higher end car that natural leather would be preferred.
Most people probably think "Alcantara" wow that sounds fancy and Italian must be like a special suede. And I thought this myself until I got my first 996 and actually looked up what it actually was.
Most people probably think "Alcantara" wow that sounds fancy and Italian must be like a special suede. And I thought this myself until I got my first 996 and actually looked up what it actually was.
I guess the ones who don't like it, don't have it.
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I have the alcantara seats in mine and love them. My seats came from a fellow rennlister with a GT3. Main benefit is that they are not hot or cold during the summer and winter months. considering I only put about 5k miles per year I'm really not concerned about wear and tear. No complaints here
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Seems like Porsche reserves it for the upper end of their offerings too. GT3, GT3RS and GT2 all get plenty of it. At least the ones I've seen. I like it, at least as long as it holds up which it has so far. At 30K miles it looks new.
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It provides better grip that's why its used on seats and steering wheels for the most part. That's the benefit and that's why you see it in high end cars. Nothing to do with luxury or wear benefits.
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A major limitation in my cars handling is based on the inability to stay anchored in the seat ...