Alcantara Steering Wheel Cover kit for F36

Th3Walrus · 11-23-2022, 06:37 AM

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derek.megyesi · 06-30-2023, 08:25 PM

Hi all,

Now that summer is here, I want to finally get to this project and wanted to resurrect this thread. Are the 'Mewant' Alcantara steering wheel wraps still the best/ most recommended by hardcore BMW enthusiasts?

Oksamit78 · 07-05-2023, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by derek.megyesi

Hi all,

Note that summer is here, I want to finally get this project and wanted to resurrect this thread. Are the 'Mewant' Alcantara steering wheel wraps still the best/ most recommended by hardcore BMW enthusiasts?

I though you've got it done already as I was planning to ask you how did you like it 6 months later.

I'm thinking about this as well as my M Sport steering wheel leather is starting to "shine up"... But, I'm leaning towards perforated leather and no Alcantara, but also like M color stitching or blue stitching to match M stitching in the seats.

LW335 · 07-05-2023, 10:08 AM

I got the mewant steering cover twice. First time the install wasn't that great and the "alcantara" faded and smoothed out.
The second one I actually got it custom made from them. There is an option where you can spec what material, what color stichiing, you want. It costs a bit more. I ended up getting alcantara on the sides and leather on top and bottom with a red stripe on top ( which you can also customize) you can also choose the color of thread. You guys can search for it on aliexpress which i believe to be cheaper
Just remember to keep your hands clean or else it will stain the alcantara/suede and clean it regularly.

derek.megyesi · 07-09-2023, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Oksamit78

I though you've got it done already as I was planning to ask you how did you like it 6 months later.

I'm thinking about this as well as my M Sport steering wheel leather is starting to "shine up"... But, I'm leaning towards perforated leather and no Alcantara, but also like M color stitching or blue stitching to match M stitching in the seats.

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I didn't feel comfortable using the MeWant kit, so I went with a custom wheel from @Carismo_Design. It costs a bit more, but the build quality is amazing and the stitching is perfect. I am having it installed tomorrow at BMW Gallery here in Calgary. I'll post some pics when done.

BTW? Do I need to use gloves now when I drive to not "mess" up the Alcantara?

Th3Walrus · 07-10-2023, 11:46 AM

No, just clean once a year with Sonax using a brush.

derek.megyesi · 07-11-2023, 10:13 PM

Hey all,

Happy to post my new Alcantara Steering Wheel.
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LuxoM3 · 07-11-2023, 10:23 PM

Flat-bottom, M stitching, smooth/perforated leather, 12 stripe...
Ebay from Europe $585 shipped. Love this thing everyday.

Oksamit78 · 07-12-2023, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LuxoM3

Flat-bottom, M stitching, smooth/perforated leather, 12 stripe...
Ebay from Europe $585 shipped. Love this thing everyday.

Does it have heating?

LuxoM3 · 07-12-2023, 09:56 AM

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Does it have heating?

It's a California car, so no heating. BUT... mine was "custom" wrapped off an original core so, it's not a difficult add-on. Just ping the seller via Ebay messaging and they an get you one with a heating element built-in.

It's been a few years, but the guy I got mine from was based out of Latvia.
Took about a week from ordering it on ebay to it showing up on my door with FedEx.

Here's an ebay link to see what's out there...

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...ther&_osacat=0

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LW335 Private 15 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2013 335 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I got the mewant steering cover twice. First time the install wasn't that great and the "alcantara" faded and smoothed out. The second one I actually got it custom made from them. There is an option where you can spec what material, what color stichiing, you want. It costs a bit more. I ended up getting alcantara on the sides and leather on top and bottom with a red stripe on top ( which you can also customize) you can also choose the color of thread. You guys can search for it on aliexpress which i believe to be cheaper Just remember to keep your hands clean or else it will stain the alcantara/suede and clean it regularly.
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