Orange Audi R8 V10 Plus Spyder
Discussion
christurbo said:
CountyAFC said:
Nice car and mods. Get yourself a front number plate though. You'll get pulled over or grassed up sooner or later.
Thanks, I have a removable plate that slots into the honeycomb grill which is so easy to pop off and on to clean / photo etc. Next update I did was on the steering wheel.
I detested the paddle shifters. They are so cheap to touch and look at, stubby and small, I did not enjoy using them. They could have at least installed some nice aluminium shifters like on the GT3 / BMW M cars.
I did some research and found some direct replacement carbon shifters in gloss carbon to match the full carbon interior trim.
Fitting them was involved, I found it harder to remove the R8 wheel / trim than on other cars I’ve owned. Once disassembled it was pretty straight forward to install.
They feel great in hand and are of a great quality with no flex. They extend out more and are longer than OEM so easier to grasp, they also actuate positively with a nice tactile click.
Makes flicking up and down through the gears and hearing that V10 scream so much more pleasurable.
Old paddles - straight off a bargain family hatch
This was fun to remove
New shifters
Completed
Perfect day for a blast
I detested the paddle shifters. They are so cheap to touch and look at, stubby and small, I did not enjoy using them. They could have at least installed some nice aluminium shifters like on the GT3 / BMW M cars.
I did some research and found some direct replacement carbon shifters in gloss carbon to match the full carbon interior trim.
Fitting them was involved, I found it harder to remove the R8 wheel / trim than on other cars I’ve owned. Once disassembled it was pretty straight forward to install.
They feel great in hand and are of a great quality with no flex. They extend out more and are longer than OEM so easier to grasp, they also actuate positively with a nice tactile click.
Makes flicking up and down through the gears and hearing that V10 scream so much more pleasurable.
Old paddles - straight off a bargain family hatch
This was fun to remove
New shifters
Completed
Perfect day for a blast
Still trying to make time to update this retrospectively. I also have 2 other ‘kind of interesting’ type cars to update on here. God help me.
So the R8 needed a service mid last year which seemed to be pretty minor with mainly fluids. If I recall the cost was pretty reasonable too and comparable if not cheaper than GT3 and GT4 prices considering it’s a V10. This was completed at Chester Audi to retain full stamps and make warranty claims that little bit easier.
They did a full health check which was ‘excellent’. No play in the suspension, leaks, undertray damage, faults. Ceramic discs in excellent condition and pads less than 10% worn with the parking brake at 0% (no surprise there!). Tyres around the 6mm mark so a while to wait until swapping to Michelin from the Pirellis (which have been great).
I was quite pleased with that and it inspired confidence in this big V10 lump of a car.
As you can see I drive it in all conditions which is manageable with the Quattro.
Nothing some Bilt Hamber products can’t sort out
So the R8 needed a service mid last year which seemed to be pretty minor with mainly fluids. If I recall the cost was pretty reasonable too and comparable if not cheaper than GT3 and GT4 prices considering it’s a V10. This was completed at Chester Audi to retain full stamps and make warranty claims that little bit easier.
They did a full health check which was ‘excellent’. No play in the suspension, leaks, undertray damage, faults. Ceramic discs in excellent condition and pads less than 10% worn with the parking brake at 0% (no surprise there!). Tyres around the 6mm mark so a while to wait until swapping to Michelin from the Pirellis (which have been great).
I was quite pleased with that and it inspired confidence in this big V10 lump of a car.
As you can see I drive it in all conditions which is manageable with the Quattro.
Nothing some Bilt Hamber products can’t sort out
The joys of EU legislation / regs…..
One of the reasons one buys a sports car with a V10 high revving naturally aspirated engine (with a drop top), is to experience the spine tingling roar it produces as you rip up to the redline. Something you will NEVER tire of, believe me (and that’s coming from a GT3).
So why are Audi trying their hardest to remove one of the key features of EXISTING owned (not just new) cars?!
They tried to do a ‘routine’ software update on the R8 when it was in for previous service. I like details so asked them what was specifically done within the update rather than just nodding away as I handed the keys over. They didn’t know so I asked for the tech to bring up the release notes. Turns out its only purpose is to alter the noise/volume the R8 produces out of the exhaust.
My car has the sports exhaust update (which is incredible), I flat refused the update. They then made me sign a disclaimer, all very formal. Since then I have had 3 separate calls from their service team each stating there is an urgent update required on my car, again, when challenged it was the same update.
Anyway, something for Gen 2 R8 owners with the sports exhaust upgrade to be wary about. Also for new buyers on the market to check for as you will be missing out if it has been done!
This car is just incredible.
One of the reasons one buys a sports car with a V10 high revving naturally aspirated engine (with a drop top), is to experience the spine tingling roar it produces as you rip up to the redline. Something you will NEVER tire of, believe me (and that’s coming from a GT3).
So why are Audi trying their hardest to remove one of the key features of EXISTING owned (not just new) cars?!
They tried to do a ‘routine’ software update on the R8 when it was in for previous service. I like details so asked them what was specifically done within the update rather than just nodding away as I handed the keys over. They didn’t know so I asked for the tech to bring up the release notes. Turns out its only purpose is to alter the noise/volume the R8 produces out of the exhaust.
My car has the sports exhaust update (which is incredible), I flat refused the update. They then made me sign a disclaimer, all very formal. Since then I have had 3 separate calls from their service team each stating there is an urgent update required on my car, again, when challenged it was the same update.
Anyway, something for Gen 2 R8 owners with the sports exhaust upgrade to be wary about. Also for new buyers on the market to check for as you will be missing out if it has been done!
This car is just incredible.
christurbo said:
The joys of EU legislation / regs…..
One of the reasons one buys a sports car with a V10 high revving naturally aspirated engine (with a drop top), is to experience the spine tingling roar it produces as you rip up to the redline. Something you will NEVER tire of, believe me (and that’s coming from a GT3).
So why are Audi trying their hardest to remove one of the key features of EXISTING owned (not just new) cars?!
They tried to do a ‘routine’ software update on the R8 when it was in for previous service. I like details so asked them what was specifically done within the update rather than just nodding away as I handed the keys over. They didn’t know so I asked for the tech to bring up the release notes. Turns out its only purpose is to alter the noise/volume the R8 produces out of the exhaust.
My car has the sports exhaust update (which is incredible), I flat refused the update. They then made me sign a disclaimer, all very formal. Since then I have had 3 separate calls from their service team each stating there is an urgent update required on my car, again, when challenged it was the same update.
Anyway, something for Gen 2 R8 owners with the sports exhaust upgrade to be wary about. Also for new buyers on the market to check for as you will be missing out if it has been done!
And this is possibly the reason why they’re so desperate to mute your car :One of the reasons one buys a sports car with a V10 high revving naturally aspirated engine (with a drop top), is to experience the spine tingling roar it produces as you rip up to the redline. Something you will NEVER tire of, believe me (and that’s coming from a GT3).
So why are Audi trying their hardest to remove one of the key features of EXISTING owned (not just new) cars?!
They tried to do a ‘routine’ software update on the R8 when it was in for previous service. I like details so asked them what was specifically done within the update rather than just nodding away as I handed the keys over. They didn’t know so I asked for the tech to bring up the release notes. Turns out its only purpose is to alter the noise/volume the R8 produces out of the exhaust.
My car has the sports exhaust update (which is incredible), I flat refused the update. They then made me sign a disclaimer, all very formal. Since then I have had 3 separate calls from their service team each stating there is an urgent update required on my car, again, when challenged it was the same update.
Anyway, something for Gen 2 R8 owners with the sports exhaust upgrade to be wary about. Also for new buyers on the market to check for as you will be missing out if it has been done!
Title is pure clickbait, but the subject matter must be a huge cause for concern for those business who service, maintain and upgrade performance cars :
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7tbfDJraxjM&pp=y...
Edit to add further link :
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motoring-is...
Of course your exhaust is an officially sanctioned OE manufacturer upgrade, but if the car now breaches the 75 decibel limit …
Edited by Slippydiff on Saturday 9th March 09:04
Slippydiff said:
And this is possibly the reason why they’re so desperate to mute your car :
Title is pure clickbait, but the subject matter must be a huge cause for concern for those business who service, maintain and upgrade performance cars :
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7tbfDJraxjM&pp=y...
Edit to add further link :
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motoring-is...
Of course your exhaust is an officially sanctioned OE manufacturer upgrade, but if the car now breaches the 75 decibel limit …
I can see why I am being hounded now and also signing disclaimers. Sad world we are in. Title is pure clickbait, but the subject matter must be a huge cause for concern for those business who service, maintain and upgrade performance cars :
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7tbfDJraxjM&pp=y...
Edit to add further link :
https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/motoring-is...
Of course your exhaust is an officially sanctioned OE manufacturer upgrade, but if the car now breaches the 75 decibel limit …
Edited by Slippydiff on Saturday 9th March 09:04
Don’t get me wrong, I am supportive of the removal of the ‘pop bang maps’ some people seem to be remapping onto their cars as these are too excessive and unauthentic.
christurbo said:
I can see why I am being hounded now and also signing disclaimers. Sad world we are in.
Don’t get me wrong, I am supportive of the removal of the ‘pop bang maps’ some people seem to be remapping onto their cars as these are too excessive and unauthentic.
The V10 sounds great as it is, no need for silly pop and bang maps. Don’t get me wrong, I am supportive of the removal of the ‘pop bang maps’ some people seem to be remapping onto their cars as these are too excessive and unauthentic.
JAMSXR said:
It’s a beautiful thing. I’ve always been a 911 fanboy but having recently taken my first dive into Audi ownership (RS4) I think I’m leaning towards an R8. No chance while I have little people around, but I can dream.
I’ve had the GT3 and GT4, both amazing cars. I’d say they are more bang for your buck for track work. If you’re doing higher % of road trips then the R8 just ticks more boxes for me. Love the RS4 I had a B8. What have you got? I also had a C7 RS6.
christurbo said:
JAMSXR said:
It’s a beautiful thing. I’ve always been a 911 fanboy but having recently taken my first dive into Audi ownership (RS4) I think I’m leaning towards an R8. No chance while I have little people around, but I can dream.
I’ve had the GT3 and GT4, both amazing cars. I’d say they are more bang for your buck for track work. If you’re doing higher % of road trips then the R8 just ticks more boxes for me. Love the RS4 I had a B8. What have you got? I also had a C7 RS6.
It’s a B9.5 Vorsprung, definitely not the raucous V8, but a fabulous thing nonetheless. I’ve owned a Bi-turbo C63 estate, which did have a few sessions on track, but from my perspective, it’s not a patch on the Audi as a road car.
Have you found a sweet spot setting for the dynamic steering? I’ve got it on the RS4 and haven’t pushed on enough to come to a conclusion.
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