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Time to start a new thread!

Feeling very fortunate to be able to get this car - a 2013 R8 V10+ s-tronic

I’ve ummed and aghed about a new car for a few months, having considered more practical alternatives such as a C7 RS6 or B8.5 RS4.

My head told me the above options made more sense, but my heart said R8!

I convinced myself with some ropey man-maths, had considerable help from Surrey Sam (who came to view the car with me - thanks a lot mate) and that was that!













First impressions (on a relatively short and icy/snowy drive home) are that 1) it sounds glorious, and 2) the power is bonkers compared to what I’m used to!

In terms of plans - first thing will be a paint correction and gtechniq coatings to paint, glass, interior and wheels.

I’m thinking about changing the wheels (of course).

At some point - I’d like to retrim the steering wheel in charcoal alcantara, and put in some buckets.

Possibly a headunit upgrade too.

But mostly, plans are to drive it as much as I can!!


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FaisalJ wrote:Time to start a new thread!

Feeling very fortunate to be able to get this car - a 2013 R8 V10+ s-tronic

I’ve ummed and aghed about a new car for a few months, having considered more practical alternatives such as a C7 RS6 or B8.5 RS4.

My head told me the above options made more sense, but my heart said R8!

I convinced myself with some ropey man-maths, had considerable help from Surrey Sam (who came to view the car with me - thanks a lot mate) and that was that!













First impressions (on a relatively short and icy/snowy drive home) are that 1) it sounds glorious, and 2) the power is bonkers compared to what I’m used to!

In terms of plans - first thing will be a paint correction and gtechniq coatings to paint, glass, interior and wheels.

I’m thinking about changing the wheels (of course).

At some point - I’d like to retrim the steering wheel in charcoal alcantara, and put in some buckets.

Possibly a headunit upgrade too.

But mostly, plans are to drive it as much as I can!!


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Top work fella


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FaisalJ wrote:Time to start a new thread!

Feeling very fortunate to be able to get this car - a 2013 R8 V10+ s-tronic

I’ve ummed and aghed about a new car for a few months, having considered more practical alternatives such as a C7 RS6 or B8.5 RS4.

My head told me the above options made more sense, but my heart said R8!

I convinced myself with some ropey man-maths, had considerable help from Surrey Sam (who came to view the car with me - thanks a lot mate) and that was that!













First impressions (on a relatively short and icy/snowy drive home) are that 1) it sounds glorious, and 2) the power is bonkers compared to what I’m used to!

In terms of plans - first thing will be a paint correction and gtechniq coatings to paint, glass, interior and wheels.

I’m thinking about changing the wheels (of course).

At some point - I’d like to retrim the steering wheel in charcoal alcantara, and put in some buckets.

Possibly a headunit upgrade too.

But mostly, plans are to drive it as much as I can!!


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Congrats Faisal! It's good to follow your heart sometimes!
Ceramics too - even better!!


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WHAT!?! You kept that quiet. Well done buddy. I’ll let you take me as passenger next time we do a track day.

you only live once-nice car!

Eddie555 wrote:WHAT!?! You kept that quiet. Well done buddy. I’ll let you take me as passenger next time we do a track day.

Absolutely mate - you’re more than welcome in the track car...



(Pic taken yesterday morning trying to start the piece of <beep> to get it to its MOT - which it somehow passed!!)


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Hey Faisal, I love it, well done mate. Now do not put a roof box on it !

Nice one


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Well done mate, nice choice!

Congrats Faisal! Well bagged

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Niiiice...

Which head unit do you want to go with?

Very nice buddy. I’ve always wanted one, one day.


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Cracking looking car mate, well done. Are you keeping the RS4?


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Good work Faisal. Look forward to seeing how things progress.

Lovely, nearly bought one after my B5 was stolen but the misses was expecting! Still have the R8 itch. It will look awesome after a detail, dont go with gtechniq as its widely considered the weakest of it type. Gyeon is much better, watch forensic-detailing on you tube as they do great tests.