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Old 04-19-2012, 09:19 AM
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Apparently I'm on a race towards depreciation! Seriously though, the car is in better shape than when I bought it last summer. I've been replacing various wear / cosmetic items that weren't up to snuff.



I would like a new steering wheel - anyone have any recommends? Maybe alcantara with a red highlight?
Old 04-19-2012, 09:40 AM
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Nice, at least it is depreciation money well spent!
I'm 2000 miles behind you in 24 months

I' would think a 4.0RS wheel would fit very nicely!
Old 04-19-2012, 10:34 AM
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Well done! You didn't just wait for your depreciation, you earned it
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38K miles here, you've got some catching up to do
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Erik, your odometer is slowing down....
Old 04-19-2012, 11:08 AM
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I am aware, I am aware. Trying to creampuff the car for when the twins finish college in 17 years so I can sell at a premium
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That train left the station about 30K miles ago...
Paper routes build character I hear.
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Yup they sure do. i loved delivering the Herald Examiner when I was 10 years old. Not to threadjack, but who had a paper route when they were a kid?
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I'd advise against alcantara as it wears quicker than leather. All the dirt and sweat on your hands wear the alcantara much quicker.

I'd suggest sending your OEM steering wheel to DCT, they seem to do some quite nice work!
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Congrats! I just hit 10K on mine and looking forward to the next 10K
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Originally Posted by sin911
I'd advise against alcantara as it wears quicker than leather. All the dirt and sweat on your hands wear the alcantara much quicker.

I'd suggest sending your OEM steering wheel to DCT, they seem to do some quite nice work!
Alcantara, the real deal, is arguably more durable than regular car leather. Have you seen how shiny the,stock Carrera steering wheel gets in no time? Seats? It is nice that it's typically cheaper than regular cowhide as well. The design and engineering behind it is quite a feat. Oh yea Save the cows!

I swapped mine for the rs version with the yellow center stripe. Class.



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