things to look for in r8 v10

[Crispystork]

Looking at Mrk 1 R8 V10.. so 2008-2014..

is there anything to look for that fail on these?

Also would you recommend auto or manual?

[PompeyReece]

Crispystork said:

Looking at Mrk 1 R8 V10.. so 2008-2014..

is there anything to look for that fail on these?

Also would you recommend auto or manual?

There are loads of threads on this - have a search on here or R8talk.com

Auto and manual is very much personal choice - need to drive both however autos are much more common than manuals.

[Trev450]

As Reece has said you really need to drive both versions of the auto as they are very different and the manual is different again.

[Crispystork]

I had a tiptronic on my old S5 V8.. that was a smooth gearbox but not by any means sporty..

i got a manual now in my boxster..

So you're saying 2012 (facelift) plus? thats when it got the s tronic isnt it

[rufmeister]

I know of a nice one for sale...

[PompeyReece]

Crispystork said:

I had a tiptronic on my old S5 V8.. that was a smooth gearbox but not by any means sporty..

i got a manual now in my boxster..

So you're saying 2012 (facelift) plus? thats when it got the s tronic isnt it

Not quite! We're saying try the following:

- Manual
- R-tronic (pre July 2012)
- S-tronic (July 2012 onwards)

The "plus" bit doesn't relate to gearboxes (came in auto and manual and coupe only) but is the hardcore, lighter version.

[e12mat]

Just purchased an R8 V10 Plus 2014 S-tronic

Things that go wrong or fail early:
- Mag ride
- Manual clutch
- R - tronic clutch
- Air con compressors (Less of an issue on V10, engine out on V8)
- Chassis stress cracks on very early cars

Having come from a 997 turbo, the difference in feel and engine sound is incredible. I went for the Plus model specifically to avoid the variable dampers mentioned above and the S-tropic gearbox which uses two wet clutches and lasts much longer.

Any other questions feel free to ask.

[SFTWend]

Engine oil seal leaks appears to be complaint but I don't know how common or if it's an engine out job.

[rufmeister]

SFTWend said:

Engine oil seal leaks appears to be complaint but I don't know how common or if it's an engine out job.

Extremely common, every single one I believe, same in S8 and S6 V10s.

Mines had it done, cost about £1200 at RE Performance in Swindon.