R8s in South Wales

[Chemical Ali]

Many of you out there?

Just got one. Are there many of us in South Wales, or am I alone?

[Trev450]

You are not alone. I've owned mine for about a year now..

[Chemical Ali]

Hi Trev

What you got - how you getting on with it?

[Trev450]

I have a 2010 V10 coupe with manual transmission. I've had a few cars over the years but this one is up there with the best of them.

What do you have?

[Chemical Ali]

R8 v10 + 2016. Had it 1 week. Love the car. Think the gen 1 probably has looks over the new model, but the engine is amazing and the drive is as good as anything I've driven.

Where do you get yours looked after?

I ask as I got mine at Porsche cardiff - was a trade in and the porkers (turbos, gts) just weren't as exciting. This means I haven't yet got a dealer to maintain it.

Any recommendation here?

[Trev450]

Cardiff Audi are very good if you want to keep a main dealer service record. Otherwise, RE Performance in Swindon are second to none.

[Chemical Ali]

Thanks. Need main dealer as still under warranty. I guess there rant too many to choose from.

BTW, you had your exhaust done or is it stock?

[Trev450]

I have a Capristo valved system fitted. Sounds awesome. lol

[Chemical Ali]

I will have to look that up. If you are around in Cardiff over the weekend give me a shout.

[Hol]

Trev450 said:

I have a 2010 V10 coupe with manual transmission. I've had a few cars over the years but this one is up there with the best of them.

What do you have?

I think this was the pinnacle build year, before they started forcing Autobox/flappy paddles on people.

[Chemical Ali]

I like them. Went from an RS4 manual to an M3 dsg and much prefer it.

The paddle boxes give you manual or auto when you want - not to change the thread!

[Trev450]

Chemical Ali said:

I will have to look that up. If you are around in Cardiff over the weekend give me a shout.

Will do.
The Capristo system is quite pricey but one of the best out there.