I wouldn't... Just my opinion but alcantara is the most overrated, trumped up synthetic material I've ever seen in a car. On a steering wheel I think it would wear poorly. I have it as seat panels. I'd sooner find a place to sew some sweet glove leather on it with a deviated stitch color, maybe a band of color leather at 12 o'clock that matches the stitching.

 

You are not the first person I have heard say this about the fabric. Thanks for your input.

 

The 2008 Cayman Design Edition 1 came with am Alcantara steering wheel as did the Cayman S Sport models also made in 2008. So it's likely available from Porsche albeit at an expensive price.

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Steering Wheel, GT3 RS in Alcantara

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Alcantara GT3 Steering Wheel (997/987)

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Both of these options are direct fit, make sure its the right air bag set up though

 

That price isn't as bad as I thought that it would be.

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These people have a good reputation for quality work:

Dallas Custom Steering Wheel

We provide repair, leathering and re-leathering service for all types of steering wheels to restore, customize, or improvie the interior of your car or boat.

dallassteeringwheel.com

 

Ah ha. Long time ago I had heard about this place. Could not remember the name. Thanks for the info.

 

Like racergreg said.
Dallas custom

 

At those stupid prices, go to the Momo website and pick out a suede wheel.. there the best quality and will cost ya 250-350
with a momo hub

 

Reasonable suggestion. But upon looking I see they do not have airbags, horn buttons etc.

 

I've been told that the grip is good but it tends to matt with the oil from our hands and driving gloves are recommended.

 

I have the alcantara wrapped Sport Design wheel. Occasional wipe with a damp cloth and a pass with a suede brush keeps it looking good and feeling nice. Not sure I’d spec it on a new order but I’m glad my car had it when purchased.

 

You can brush the matted down alcantara with a wire brush and bring it back to original condition.

 

upper stitching

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lower stitching

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passenger view

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full dash

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close up

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+1 on Dallas custom. They did great work for me years back, shipped wheel and you ship back your stock wheel.

 

Damn, that looks sexy

 

Check out East Side Detailing online and on Instagram. They make kits that you can do yourself to recover your wheel and its much cheaper than other options.

 

Yep. I saw their site. Looks quite good. The problem for me is suck at doing this kind of work. I found a local upholstery shop that might do it for me. If so I am going to get one of their kits. Thanks for the heads up.