My R8 V10 Spyder with a twist

[Hitch78]

There really are some whoppers on here. Some proper work going in here, fair play to the op!

[Silty Bottom]

The lad may be a touch delusional but there are worse things he could be doing than slapping body filler around a R8. However, I think I've seen and read enough to leave the thread to him and those that like this sort of thing.

Edited by Silty Bottom on Tuesday 8th April 13:06

[TooMany2cvs]

BradleyA said:

Are you actually being serious?

I am.

BradleyA said:

The standard bumper/bumpers are made of "multiple" parts and most of it heavy plastic trims and so on and more brackets that you can imagine, i am fairly comfident you probbaly have never stripped an R8 front or rear end and actually seen just how much plastic crap is hidden (not needed or can be changed)

FORTY FIVE KILOGRAMS? Each end?

BradleyA said:

Without sounding pedantic, I am delighted with what I am saving and in my mind will help with my goals for the car.

The "Alloy" "crash Structure" is separate to the bumpers.

I am fitting a one piece carbon fibre bumpers which includes all mounts (also carbon), what’s more to explain?

So a photo of what you're removing, and what you're fitting, on a set of scales, will be fairly straightforward... Hell, you probably took one already. Tell you what, I'll even let you off having to include the custard tin.

[BradleyA]

TooMany2cvs said:

So a photo of what you're removing, and what you're fitting, on a set of scales, will be fairly straightforward... Hell, you probably took one already. Tell you what, I'll even let you off having to include the custard tin.

I having a cheese and ham toastie for lunch, saved 0.1kg by not having mayo (chuffed).

Anyways for those who enjoy the project, i shall update as things happen, for those with too much time on their hands i shall leave you to contribute somewhere else.

On another note, no pics of the "scrap parts" removed as i made this guy with them.

Edited by BradleyA on Tuesday 8th April 12:52

[Mr Trophy]

BradleyA

Good on you.

Enjoy what you're doing.

[Coaster94]

[quote=BradleyA]


'I having a cheese and ham toastie for lunch, saved 0.1kg by not having mayo (chuffed).'

Exceptional, aha.

Bradley, good on you for doing something abit different, let's not forget the very commendable work you've done on this very thread previously, so ignore the naysayers; I for one would very much like to see how this all ends up. Hell, it's beats my Fiat Punto anyday.

Tom.

[BradleyA]

Starting to take shape now but still LOADS to do.

[TommyBuoy]

Looks mean!

I guess it's a trial fit - before anyone points out panel gaps!

[PaulD86]

That's coming along nicely. I can't wait to see the finished article.

[Chr1sch]

am i the only one who cant see the pics?

[Merp]

Chr1sch said:

am i the only one who cant see the pics?

Its blocked for me also, works fine on my iphone though. Must be the work firewall

[BradleyA]

TommyBuoy said:

Looks mean!

I guess it's a trial fit - before anyone points out panel gaps!

Nothing bolted on yet

[magpie21]

I think this looks great,well done op I'd love to but an R8 and do something similar if I had the cash. Great work

[5harp3y]

looks mean!

[Max M4X WW]

That's going to stand out ANYWHERE, even Knightsbridge.

[ManOpener]

That looks absolutely fantastic. I really do wish Audi did a "GT3" style R8 that looked like that from the factory...

[aspirated]

Thought about retrofitting facelift headlights and taillights for extra wow factor?

Looks great

[Martin_M]

If I win the lottery then an R8 is what I've have. I loved your car standard (and I also liked the wrap). I'm looking forward to seeing how it looks once you've had the bodykit fitted and painted.

[BradleyA]

Thanks folks.

Getting closer, just the rear to do now.

[deltashad]

What a great thread. I'm not a fan of the r8, always thought they were they a bit boring as far as supercars go.

Ha! This is anything but boring.

Watching with interest.

Lovely 2002 aswell, one of my favourite all time cars.