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Old May 1, 2021 | 10:19 AM
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Here is the concern, there are two camps. One says the steering wheel in micro-fiber is a non issue. The other says the fake suede will get dirty, matted, and will require constant attention.

I want a leather wrapped steering wheel, with micro-fiber seat inserts. But If that is not possible (it isn't), I'll go straight Napa.
I think you'll regret that decision. You can fairly easily swap out the steering wheel if the microfiber actually bothers you (it probably won't). Trying to get the microfiber seat inserts afterwards would not be as easy. I had some reservations about the steering wheel (my C7 had microfiber seat inserts, but the steering wheel was leather), but with 7 months of ownership and over 2,000 miles the microfiber steering wheel is a non-issue. I actually like it - just like the seat inserts, the steering wheel is warmer to the touch in cold weather and much cooler in hot weather.
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Old May 1, 2021 | 10:23 AM
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^^^^^^^This, good advice.
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Originally Posted by TXFlyGuy
Here is the concern, there are two camps. One says the steering wheel in micro-fiber is a non issue. The other says the fake suede will get dirty, matted, and will require constant attention.

I want a leather wrapped steering wheel, with micro-fiber seat inserts. But If that is not possible (it isn't), I'll go straight Napa.
I‘ve had both and much prefer the Alcantara/suede steering wheel. In fact, I sold my custom all leather steering wheel to order basically the same custom wheel in all Alcantara - which should be arriving this month or next.
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