RE: Driven: Audi R8 Spyder
Discussion
Riggers said:
daz4m said:
Can you tell us about steering feel, is it a bit lifeless or can feel everything that's going on?
Far from lifeless. The R8 coupe's steering is a proper old chatterbox, but the Spyder is a bit less communicative - the softer spring rate4s can probably be thanked for that...Fine Ill do it sigh
Right its been discovered by a certain forum member me that the R8 spyder has a very clever and seemingly innovative handsfree hit.
It has three flat mics built into the seatbelts and one built into the bulkhead over the wiindscreen. When making a call it detects which mike has best pickup quality and uses that one for the call meaning even roof down sound quality during a call is supposed to be excellent.
Priorities people priorities !!!!!
Tallbut Buxomly said:
Riggers said:
daz4m said:
Can you tell us about steering feel, is it a bit lifeless or can feel everything that's going on?
Far from lifeless. The R8 coupe's steering is a proper old chatterbox, but the Spyder is a bit less communicative - the softer spring rate4s can probably be thanked for that...Fine Ill do it sigh
Right its been discovered by a certain forum member me that the R8 spyder has a very clever and seemingly innovative handsfree hit.
It has three flat mics built into the seatbelts and one built into the bulkhead over the wiindscreen. When making a call it detects which mike has best pickup quality and uses that one for the call meaning even roof down sound quality during a call is supposed to be excellent.
Priorities people priorities !!!!!
A bit remiss of me though - and I have to admit I didn't try it out - the call of the V10 was a little more alluring...
Mine is arriving in May I ordered it about two and a half years ago before Audi had even announced the car. I had a preview of the car at my local dealer and believe me it is stunning and not in any way like a TT, and I should know I bought one for my wife. The car that was on display was brown which to my mind is a very poor colour.
I decided to choose white with black leather because its sort of classic and I may not keep it that long, so it should be easier to sell on.
Roll on May.
I decided to choose white with black leather because its sort of classic and I may not keep it that long, so it should be easier to sell on.
Roll on May.
xr8ted said:
Mine is arriving in May I ordered it about two and a half years ago before Audi had even announced the car. I had a preview of the car at my local dealer and believe me it is stunning and not in any way like a TT, and I should know I bought one for my wife. The car that was on display was brown which to my mind is a very poor colour.
I decided to choose white with black leather because its sort of classic and I may not keep it that long, so it should be easier to sell on.
Roll on May.
Well done. Good for you.I decided to choose white with black leather because its sort of classic and I may not keep it that long, so it should be easier to sell on.
Roll on May.
I think you'll get bored of it earlier than you think however. Can't quite put my finger on it, but there is something missing with the R8. IMO.
But then, I may be talking cobblers. It would'nt be the first time. I think I need to give an R8 V10 a good thrashing to find out - anyone care to lend me one for the weekend?
toppstuff said:
xr8ted said:
Mine is arriving in May I ordered it about two and a half years ago before Audi had even announced the car. I had a preview of the car at my local dealer and believe me it is stunning and not in any way like a TT, and I should know I bought one for my wife. The car that was on display was brown which to my mind is a very poor colour.
I decided to choose white with black leather because its sort of classic and I may not keep it that long, so it should be easier to sell on.
Roll on May.
Well done. Good for you.I decided to choose white with black leather because its sort of classic and I may not keep it that long, so it should be easier to sell on.
Roll on May.
I think you'll get bored of it earlier than you think however. Can't quite put my finger on it, but there is something missing with the R8. IMO.
But then, I may be talking cobblers. It would'nt be the first time. I think I need to give an R8 V10 a good thrashing to find out - anyone care to lend me one for the weekend?
whipround said:
Streetrod said:
Burnham said:
Can we see it with the roof up?
Here you go:I for one think it looks better than the coupé, solely because it doesn't have that Neil Buchanans Art Attack design panels on the sides.
I've had my V10 Spyder for just over 6 months and it is probably the best all around sports drop top I have ever owned and I've owned quite a few. It's superbly built, holds the road brilliantly, is so easy to move quickly through bends, sounds amazing, (with or without the roof up) and in black, looks awesome, (so I am constantly told).
Never had a car that gets so much attention, from everyone, kids to grannies. And if you have to look twice figuring out if you see an R8 coming at you (or indeed following one) from a TT then I suggest you book yourself into spec savers double quick. There really is little to compare bar the four rings.
Never had a car that gets so much attention, from everyone, kids to grannies. And if you have to look twice figuring out if you see an R8 coming at you (or indeed following one) from a TT then I suggest you book yourself into spec savers double quick. There really is little to compare bar the four rings.
Edited by G4HKS on Wednesday 9th March 22:43
Garlick said:
It's a cracker isn't it? Me and the mrs struggled to get the bags in for a weekend away mind you!
True super car pace, I love them (V10's)
Ahh, now, don't start me on the luggage carrying capability, or lack off. 100Ltrs?! They must have been mad. For the last 3 years I have been to LeMans in various Corvettes, C6/ZO6. Quite well the hell I am going to put anything at all bar a toothbrush in the R8 chop top I have no idea. But with the looks and the performance, I dont really care! Let's just hope I don't get pulled up this year for another 750 Euro fine. ouch....True super car pace, I love them (V10's)
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