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Old 12-02-2015, 02:05 PM
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hi guys

first post here

picked up my R a month ago.

its awesome !

come from a long list of Audi S / RS and R8's

This is a bit different

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PS. I have a set of OEM Carbon Fibre wing mirrors for £250 if anyone is interested
 
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Oohhhhh - that is pretty!!

How do you like it compared to your old R8?
 
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its very different to the R8

I had 7 R8's over 4 years so got bored of them by the end

This is just as quick as a V10 R8, traction pending obviously

more of a GT car though, feels heavier

but love the sound

and it looks great

seems to get as much attention / comments as the R8
 
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Old 12-02-2015, 03:09 PM
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Congrats! Beautiful R! I see you have the carbon ceramics. 👍🏽
 
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Gorgeous car!
 
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congratulations and welcome to the family!
 
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Gorgeous! Enjoy.
 
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Beautiful baby!
 
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Congratulations and happy motoring.

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Very nice - congrats!
 
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Gorgeous!!! Great colour. The more I see those rims, the more I think I need them........
 
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Congrats! Impressed that you off road it too per the pictures!! :-)
 
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Congrats and welcome...
 
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Had the car professionally detailed and front end paint protection film (sun tek)

Car has OEM carbon fibre wing mirrors, power vents, bonnet louvres, front splitter&splats, interior console.
 
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Wow... Very nice!
 
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I LOVE the color!
 
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Gorgeous car!
 
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