Heated steering wheel with carbon trim, anyone?

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I'm seriously thinking of adding this to my build. Does anyone have it and importantly some good quality pics of it.

Do you recommend it or it is just sme stuck on bits on the same wheel?
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I have this and love it. Will post some photos tomorrow, when it’s daytime.
The only word of warning I will advise on, that was not obvious to me when ordering, is that the inside carbon fibre trim is matte, whereas the exterior carbon fibre is polished (like the interior CF on other Porsches). I actually have grown to prefer this, but it was a shock to begin with.
 

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tried to capture the details with my iphone hope these help.

personally i think the steering wheel could be thicker with the race-tex. but that’s very minor. Hope this helps with ur decision making!

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In my opinion the race tex on the steering wheel feels very cheap. On my test drive I did not like this.
 
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I like it. I'm also thinking of upgrading to club black leather with dark silver accents. That and the carbon wheel should be gorgeous.
 

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How much are these steering wheels if purchased after delivery? Are they easy to install?
 


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How much are these steering wheels if purchased after delivery? Are they easy to install?
About 2 grand on suncoast.
 

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I'm seriously thinking of adding this to my build. Does anyone have it and importantly some good quality pics of it.

Do you recommend it or it is just sme stuck on bits on the same wheel?
Have it in leather and love both the heated (essential) wheel and the feel/looks of the Carbon Fibre
 

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How much are these steering wheels if purchased after delivery? Are they easy to install?
Could always reach out to Exclusive Option.
 

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I'm seriously thinking of adding this to my build. Does anyone have it and importantly some good quality pics of it.

Do you recommend it or it is just sme stuck on bits on the same wheel?
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Comparing matte CF on the inside of the door to the shiny CF on the exterior mirror:

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And just for full comparison, the traditional shiny CF interior on other Porsches (In this case, my wife's Macan):

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Hope this all helps with your decision.

Not sure where in the UK you are, but if you are based in London, would be happy to show you in person.
 
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Thanks, I come down for work often so I'll give you a shout, I'm up in yorkshire.

Do you prefer the old style carbon or the new. I have the old style on my 911.
 

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Thanks, I come down for work often so I'll give you a shout, I'm up in yorkshire.

Please do!

Do you prefer the old style carbon or the new. I have the old style on my 911.
When I first got the car I was taken aback. I am quite OCD about fine details, and my surprise at the matte nature, coupled with the fact they didn’t match the exterior carbon bits, was a bit jarring.

However, over the last few months of owning the car, I quite prefer it. The look is more “aggressive/meaner”, and comparative to the shiny CF, it looks less plasticky (though don’t get me wrong, I still love the old one). It also is less reflective, which is a plus.

I remember when I first noticed it, someone on the forum was planning to PPF the interior CF with a shiny clear finish, to try and replicate the outside look. So i suppose it’s not to everyone’s taste…..but for what it’s worth, I now have no regrets. It looks great to me.

Also, and take it with a pinch of salt, I love the Race-Tex wheel. The rest of my interior is leather, and i still insisted on it, both for looks and comfort.
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