alcantara cleaning/ and question abt new delievery

[8rr8]

Hi guys, its me again, just wondering how do your guys usually clean the alcantara seat? it seems to be pain in the ass cleaning those, any suggestions?

I just recieved my newly 2011 V8 R8, they fixed the
r-tronic gear box, isnt slugglish as b4, and apparently there is extra 10hp, ~_~. and magnetic suspension and Navigation becomes standards, also come with a high glossing finish 19 inch twin spoke wheels.

the car has 54 Km on delievery, is it normal? is there any precaution i need to beaware of driving a brand new R8? apparently some one told me first 5000 kms its best not to rev up more than 6000 rpm

and apart from the 2 set of keys, and the Wines, anything else you meant to get from the dealers?

thx

[M3R8]

Congrats on your new car. 54KM is normal. Your car came with a little book, it'd be a good idea to just read through and a bunch of your basic questions would be answered, including a recommended break in procedure.

[randombloke]

A damp microfiber works for me - this is from the alcantara.com site:

daiLy cLeaning
It is sufficient to dust Alcantara® using a soft brush, a dry cloth, or a vacuum cleaner.
WeekLy cLeaning
after having dusted alcantara®, run a slightly moistened white cotton cloth over it. avoid the use of printed absorbent cloths/papers as they can release ink onto the material.

yearLy cLeaning
If the upholstery is removable, it is recommended that you wash it in a washing- machine, following the instructions below (general washing instructions). if the upholstery is not removable it is possible to clean alcantara®, by using specific products listed in the web-site www.alcantara.com. If such products
are not available, please follow these instructions: dust the material with care; moisten a soft cloth or a sponge in clean water, wring it thoroughly and run it over the whole Alcantara® material, making sure not to wet it excessively; rinse the cloth or sponge and repeat as necessary. Leave to dry (overnight). once dried, in order to restore the material, brush it delicately with a soft bristle brush.daiLy cLeaning
It is sufficient to dust Alcantara® using a soft brush, a dry cloth, or a vacuum cleaner.

WeekLy cLeaning
after having dusted alcantara®, run a slightly moistened white cotton cloth over it. avoid the use of printed absorbent cloths/papers as they can release ink onto the material.

yearLy cLeaning
If the upholstery is removable, it is recommended that you wash it in a washing- machine, following the instructions below (general washing instructions). if the upholstery is not removable it is possible to clean alcantara®, by using specific products listed in the web-site www.alcantara.com. If such products
are not available, please follow these instructions: dust the material with care; moisten a soft cloth or a sponge in clean water, wring it thoroughly and run it over the whole Alcantara® material, making sure not to wet it excessively; rinse the cloth or sponge and repeat as necessary. Leave to dry (overnight). once dried, in order to restore the material, brush it delicately with a soft bristle brush.

the manual says the running in period is:

<1000km - no full throttle, rpm<6k
1000km - 2000km - no full throttle
2000km - 2500km (1550 miles) - increase engine speed gradually and briefly to 8,250rpm