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[citrus]

For those concerned about alcantara steering wheels. My 2016 GT4 has it. I love it. Every two to three months I clean it with a stiff plastic bristle brush, using warm water and a drop of soap (hand soap is fine). Lather into the fabric, then wipe with a clean damp cloth, then dry with a clean large towel.
The alcantara is in perfect condition after 42,000kms.
Of course if you never clean it, properly, it will get gross.

With how sweaty my hands are, I'd probably have to do the same every two to three days. Maybe two to three hours.

I'm so glad we're getting leather instead. Even if not, I'd probably just throw on a cover.

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[hhkb]

With how sweaty my hands are, I'd probably have to do the same every two to three days. Maybe two to three hours.

I'm so glad we're getting leather instead. Even if not, I'd probably just throw on a cover.

I’m likely going to drive mine to 100,000+ miles so leather definitely was a good choice.

 

[Tickle]

I am a clean superfreak about my cars. As long as I have the right tools for the job... I actually enjoy cleaning my cars.

I'll likely look to have the rear seats changed to Alcantara too.

I already strongly dislike how plain the rear seats are on a cloth Civic.

 

[RoidRage]

I am a clean superfreak about my cars. As long as I have the right tools for the job... I actually enjoy cleaning my cars.

I'll likely look to have the rear seats changed to Alcantara too.

I already strongly dislike how plain the rear seats are on a cloth Civic.

You'd think more people who are into cars would care more about the upkeep both inside and out.

Same with myself, I enjoy making the exterior and interior spotless and shine.

 

[UFO CTR]

my greasy as hands gummed up my suede Dream Automotive steering wheel in a matter of months. I ended up putting factory red/black leather steer wheel back on. But I love the suede feels tho.

 

[hhkb]

You'd think more people who are into cars would care more about the upkeep both inside and out.

Same with myself, I enjoy making the exterior and interior spotless and shine.

Admittedly, if I can get my hands on a CTR then it will be treated just like last two cars: driven past 100,000 miles through dirt, snow, rain, and shine, autocrossed and tracked, weekly grocery trips and daily commuting, as well as cross country road trips with a golden retriever shedding non stop in the back seat and licking every surface available

 

[RoidRage]

Admittedly, if I can get my hands on a CTR then it will be treated just like last two cars: driven past 100,000 miles through dirt, snow, rain, and shine, autocrossed and tracked, weekly grocery trips and daily commuting, as well as cross country road trips with a golden retriever shedding non stop in the back seat and licking every surface available

For me with my daily regardless of use case, it would be maintained and cleaned thoroughly each month (or biweekly depending on use, and more so during winter months due to salt).

I can't deal with nasty ass seated quarters inside my house or in my cars.

 

[Boostlag]

I'm not on insta, any reviewers get their hands on it yet? Throttlehouse? Savage?

 

[hhkb]

I'm not on insta, any reviewers get their hands on it yet? Throttlehouse? Savage?

Not yet

 

[fchanovski]

Not yet

OR they got their hands on it but can't say or post anything yet because of the embargo

 

[hhkb]

OR they got their hands on it but can't say or post anything yet because of the embargo

Ah, I misread. I agree with your hypothesis.

 

[TomK]

I'm not on insta, any reviewers get their hands on it yet? Throttlehouse? Savage?

Matt Maran said event and driving impressions in November

 

[mbaapk]

Matt Maran said event and driving impressions in November

Well get something sooner. That was a media event if I recall correctly.

 

[TomK]

Well get something sooner. That was a media event if I recall correctly.

Wouldn’t that be when reviewers get their hands on it and can give thoughts after embargo lifts?

 

[mbaapk]

Wouldn’t that be when reviewers get their hands on it and can give thoughts after embargo lifts?

The cars have been around for a month and it’s atypical to have all the reviews at a media event rather than an allotted time with each reviewer over a period of time similar to other honda reviews. My guess is that some reviews are already done.

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