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Hey all, Im planning on taking the R8 5.2 in next week to my exhaust guy, who did work on my Gallardo, M3, GT3, E55, etc...In any other case, I would just drop the car off, and let him do his magic, for a price thats unheard of, but in this particular case, I will consult with the extensive wisdom of the R8talk community before I do anything. You see, I am in love with my car! And I want to treat her right. I want to do a full custom exhaust, but Im curious to know if anyone here can drop some wisdom as to what I should be asking for specifically i.e Where the cuts need to be, cat delete pros and cons, any suggestions on tips etc... I apologize if this has been discussed previously to this post, I just found that most of the "custom" exhausts, or "straight piped" exhausts out there are on 4.2L V8's and Ive seen very few 5.2L V10's with a one off set-up. Most threads and webpages I visit are about V10's with either Stassis, GMG, Quicksilver, and other "off the shelf" products. Thanks everyone for listening!

Quote: Aston Martin has just unveiled its 2014 Vanquish Volante, the first Volante model to ever feature a full carbon fiber body. The 2014 Aston Martin Vanquish Volante is powered by the British automaker?s 6.0-liter, V12 engine with 565 hp and 457 lb-ft of torque while its multi-layer lightweight fabric roof can be operated at speeds up to 30 mph. And despite being the first Volante model to feature a fully carbon fiber-skinned body, it?s also the stiffest Volante body structure yet in the brand?s 100-year history. The drop-top takes just 14 seconds to fold and can be done effortlessly on the move thanks to a simple switch. Other unique features to the 2014 Vanquish Volante is its full-height windscreen, another first for Aston Martin. Inside, every bit of luxury you?d expect from an Aston Martin sports car is present in a 2+2 cabin. Compared to its predecessor, the trunk space is now 50 percent larger, making it a more practical convertible than ever before. Pricing was also announced in the U.S. with the 2014 Vanquish Volante starting at $297,995 with the first deliveries expected to begin early next year. ?Vanquish Volante, like the Vanquish coupe before it, uses the very latest technologies employed in the very best ways to create a sports car which is easy to control, and to enjoy dynamic performance at the finest level,? said Aston Martin CEO Dr. Ulrich Bez. ?This is not simply a great-looking car ? this is a great car engineered and crafted for the connoisseur by people dedicated to delivering exceptional sports cars with clearly defined characters.? See more Aston Martin Vanquish Volante photos at AutoGuide.com

Hi everyone, Looking for an ECU and TCU upgrade for the R8 V10 pre-facelift model, and well aware of the great mods available through German Motoring and APR, I also found a German tuner claiming 620bhp and 570nm with a simple ECU remap and exhaust. They also remap the TCU. Here's a partial google translation from the website: http://ok-chiptuning.de/2013/06/der-...ing/#more-1555 "The software presented here-optimized version of the Audi R8 V10 on the other hand throws 620 hp (= 456 kW) and 570 Nm in the pan. In this constellation, and with the support of a flap exhaust system of the mid-engine Audi sets the sprint from 100 to 200 km / h thanks to OK Chiptuning out in just 6.9 seconds. And software optimization of the R tronic by the professional team around Kai Uwe OTTLINGHAUS brings again a significant reduction of switching times with it. The motivation to make a good thing even better and / or more powerful, driven young, innovative tuner daily and brings amazing results." It was just posted, yesterday. I'm wondering how they can get so much more HP out of a simple ECU tune compared to other tuners. And no mention of RON gas being used. Any thoughts on this?

These are new and have never been used. I purchased out of novelty and never had any plans to use them. If anyone is interested in this rare set of carbon fiber suitcases. Here is a great chance for the R8 fan/collector. The picture shown is just of one of the suitcases, other is still wrapped in bag. They are two identical suitcase pieces. They are the wider suitcase version, the largest ones available in the collection. This is offered as a 2 piece set from the Audi collection for $4200. Check out the link below. http://www.audi-collection.com/Brief...ags/R8-luggage Firm price set at 75% off and shipping is included. $1050 shipped anywhere in the CONUS, $1000 local OC, SoCal pickup.

Online parts catalogues/catalogs (depending on your GEO). can be find here. http://parts.audiusa.com/parts/2012/...16&searchText=

Time to add some power and get something free at the same time! Power increases up to 185bhp and 132ft/lbs of torque for the V10 models to make for a formidable street and track monster. With many satisfied customers logging in thousands of miles on the street and track this supercharger system can be installed without worry for your R8 V10. Utilizing the Eaton TVS2300 supercharger this package delivers seamless power at all rpm and makes this your R8 V10 an absolute monster. STaSIS Engineering R8 V10 Supercharger Package - PM for Special Pricing (Retail - $39,995.00) STaSIS Engineering R8 V10 Exhaust Package - FREE w/ Purchase of Supercharger (Retail - $5,995.00) Complete system includes an extensive set of parts from the supercharger all the way down to the needed hoses, hardware and software. Packages ready to ship along with your choice of STaSIS Engineering R8 upgrades to unleash the power, braking, handling and enjoyment for your R8. Don't miss out on giving your R8 the power it deserves without sacrificing any reliability, plus your car can sound and perform like this: If you have any comments, questions or need a quote please don't hesitate to PM or email: contact@europrice.us Thank you again!

I am selling my black 2007 S6 5.2. It has all the fun of my R8 5.2, but my wife wants a new Audi. I am an individual and I have the title in hand. It has pretty much all the options available at the time. It was garaged and dealer maintained. The car is in Houston. I have it posted on Auto trader with all the pictures, etc. http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...rch=true&Log=0

Anyone else have this issue? The interior by the belts is starting to rip. What are you guys using to fix this? I was thinking black rubber sealant. At this point I just want to prevent it from getting larger. Attached Images photo.jpg‎ (38.2 KB)

After a two-year hiatus, the M6 is back with a more athletic stance and contemporary styling. Vorsteiner is pleased to announce our new tuning program for the BMW F13 M6. It is a total solution to accentuate the lines of this beast and make it stand out. We start up front with our add-on spoiler. The design is subtle but very effective for directing airflow and adding down force. It gives a lower stance for the vehicle while being functional and enhancing performance capabilities. The sophisticated lines are continued with the add-on side skirts giving it a lower more aggressive stance. Assisting in keeping the vehicle well balanced, the side skirts are more than just a visual enhancement. It creates additional down force to help unleash the beast. Adding to the perfection and performance is the rear diffuser. This muscular piece attaches seamlessly to the rear bumper and features four extended aero fins and an upper splitter we call tunnels. The rear diffuser reduces turbulence and improves airflow from under the vehicle while the top splitter creates down force. Completing the aero kit is the boot lid spoiler. It creates additional rear down force while enhancing the style of the M6. It does more than its job while not detracting from the beauty of the factory lines. Of course all our components are built to perfection from our pre-preg carbon fiber. Finally, finish the look and performance with a set of our stunning 21 inch VSE-003 forged aluminum wheels. This optional add-on is a 5 twin spoke design that retains the factory tire pressure monitoring system. It is engineered to minimize unsprung weight for improved vehicle handling and performance. The F13 M6 tuning program includes: ? Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Add-On Front Spoiler ? Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Add-On Side Skirts ? Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Add-On Rear Diffuser ? Carbon Fiber Pre-Preg Add-On Boot Lid Spoiler ? 21 inch VSE-003 Forged Monoblock Wheels

This question is for European owners of the facelifted 2013 R8. How do your DRLs (daytime running lights) function? On the US-spec facelifted 2014, the DRLs function as follows: -When headlight switch is in 'Auto' position, DRLs will be active. In this automatic mode, the headlights come on (and the DRLs dim) whenever the light sensor detects that it's dark enough. -When headlight switch is in 'Off' position, DRLs are not active and never come on. What I'm wondering is whether the European 2013 model allows the DRLs to be active even when the headlight switch is in the 'Off' position?