RS4 (B7 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B7 Audi RS4

Black Suede parts installed...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-06-2007, 08:44 AM
  #1  
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
 
Fluffhead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 7,582
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Black Suede parts installed...

<img src="http://images27.fotki.com/v971/photos/2/201040/5181782/DSC00287-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images26.fotki.com/v958/photos/2/201040/5181782/DSC00284-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images26.fotki.com/v959/photos/2/201040/5181782/DSC00285-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images26.fotki.com/v959/photos/2/201040/5181782/DSC00286-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images26.fotki.com/v959/photos/2/201040/5181782/DSC00288-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images26.fotki.com/v958/photos/2/201040/5181782/DSC00291-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images27.fotki.com/v967/photos/2/201040/5181782/DSC00292-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images25.fotki.com/v954/photos/2/201040/5181782/DSC00293-vi.jpg">
<img src="http://images28.fotki.com/v976/photos/2/201040/5181782/DSC00294-vi.jpg">


I want to thank <a href="http://account.audiworld.com/users/74163.phtml">Scott</a> and <a href="http://account.audiworld.com/users/24630.phtml">Liam</a> at The Gallery/<a href="http://www.rivalmotorsport.com">Rival Motorsport</a> for getting the parts for me.
Old 08-06-2007, 08:49 AM
  #2  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
tihsyloh's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,718
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Very "sueet". Let us know how the Suede hold up.
Old 08-06-2007, 09:16 AM
  #3  
Member
 
German Driver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 8,322
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default It really should hold up quite well. The suede wheel in Liam's Gallardo shows very little wear.

And that has quite a bit of seat time in it.

There are also some products on the market that aid in the cleaning of oils and moisture released from the palms. Scotch/3M has a great one available. Also, many BMW owners use the flat side of razor, which seems to revitalize the texture of the suede.

<img src="http://images18.fotki.com/v329/photos/3/312468/3921150/001-vi.jpg">

Suede steering wheels are the material of choice for Audi Sport DE and their winning DTM cars. I'm sure these go through quite a bit of abuse too.
Old 08-06-2007, 09:21 AM
  #4  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
Victoryroad's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 772
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

They look perfect for the car. Too bad we couldn't get them as a Audi-installed option.
Old 08-06-2007, 09:42 AM
  #5  
Audiworld Junior Member
 
SeeSixty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Very nice! Is the diameter the same as the original US steering wheel? Thickness?
Old 08-06-2007, 09:49 AM
  #6  
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
 
Fluffhead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 7,582
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

No, but it is the same as the Euro wheel...smaller diameter and thicker then stock US .
Old 08-06-2007, 09:55 AM
  #7  
AudiWorld Super User
 
Bob W.'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 24,309
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

looks great....probably feels greater.
Old 08-06-2007, 10:20 AM
  #8  
AudiWorld Super User
 
ELEVENS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: great lakes, yoo ess of eh
Posts: 4,596
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default Looks... well... sort of fluffy!

j/k. Looks great, nice mod.
Old 08-06-2007, 10:52 AM
  #9  
AudiWorld Super User
Thread Starter
 
Fluffhead's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 7,582
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

They feel amazing. I took a drive on some twisty roads yesterday and they were great.
Old 08-06-2007, 10:52 AM
  #10  
AudiWorld Senior Member
 
AuditudeRS4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,529
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looks Great!! Getting rid of the other Euro Wheel??


Quick Reply: Black Suede parts installed...



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:49 AM.