What covers the F1's dash.....

pavo_roddy · #1 10-08-2006, 10:35 PM

Hi all,

Does anyone know what the material is?

Peloton25 · #2 10-08-2006, 10:47 PM

Most of the cars I have seen have suede on the top of the dash.

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pavo_roddy · #3 10-08-2006, 11:08 PM

Hi all,

Does suede do better in the sun than leather?

BMW.WilliamsF1Team · #4 10-08-2006, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by pavo_roddy

Hi all,

Does suede do better in the sun than leather?

It is less reflective than leather so the glare would be less.

carbuilder2002 · #5 10-09-2006, 01:01 AM

Hmm Suede seems relativley heavy to have been used in the F1, they even sought out especially thin lightweight leather for the upholstery. Is it not the lighter but similar looking alacantra?

Noddy · #6 10-09-2006, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by carbuilder2002

Is it not the lighter but similar looking alacantra?

You are almost correct - it is alcantara.

hurstg01 · #7 10-09-2006, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by carbuilder2002

Hmm Suede seems relativley heavy to have been used in the F1, they even sought out especially thin lightweight leather for the upholstery. Is it not the lighter but similar looking alcantara?

I am sure that with GM's attention to detail and weight that it was the lightest, thinest possible alcantara

carbuilder2002 · #8 10-09-2006, 01:23 PM

lol spelling never was my forte.

thanks.

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