Faisal’s R8

Start a topic to show off your car or keep us updated on your journey
Post Reply
User avatar
FaisalJ
Cruising
Posts: 2713
Joined: Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:03 pm
Location: Surrey

Faisal’s R8

Post by FaisalJ » Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:36 pm

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!

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

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!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Last edited by FaisalJ on Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:05 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Image
2007 RS4 B7 Avant
Phantom Black | Black Optics | MRC Stage 2 | JC Weldfab Exhaust | KW V3 coilovers | H&R ARBs | 20" Ispiri ISR-8 | Titanium wing mirrors | Driving Passion Diffuser | CF Air Intake | Manifold deflap | Alcantara/leather retrim | TT RS Steering Wheel | Pioneer Apple Carplay HU, JL amp and sub, Focal components | Clear Headlight Lenses, Black Internals, 6000K Bulbs | Trups LEDs | LED Tail lights |

User avatar
Shinobi675
5th Gear
Posts: 1367
Joined: Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:04 pm

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by Shinobi675 » Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:38 pm

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!

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

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!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Top work fella


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
996 C4S, B8 RS4, CBR600RR & a little ZXR400

User avatar
TechNick
5th Gear
Posts: 1134
Joined: Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:09 pm
Location: Hampshire/Surrey border

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by TechNick » Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:40 pm

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!

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

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!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Congrats Faisal! It's good to follow your heart sometimes! :)
Ceramics too - even better!! Image


Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk


Eddie555
Cruising
Posts: 2507
Joined: Sat Jan 31, 2015 11:54 pm

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by Eddie555 » Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:45 pm

WHAT!?! You kept that quiet. Well done buddy. I’ll let you take me as passenger next time we do a track day.
Current ride’s
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)

Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)

rs user
4th Gear
Posts: 694
Joined: Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:01 pm

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by rs user » Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:53 pm

you only live once-nice car!

User avatar
FaisalJ
Cruising
Posts: 2713
Joined: Mon Mar 23, 2015 1:03 pm
Location: Surrey

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by FaisalJ » Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:13 pm

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...

Image

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


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Image
2007 RS4 B7 Avant
Phantom Black | Black Optics | MRC Stage 2 | JC Weldfab Exhaust | KW V3 coilovers | H&R ARBs | 20" Ispiri ISR-8 | Titanium wing mirrors | Driving Passion Diffuser | CF Air Intake | Manifold deflap | Alcantara/leather retrim | TT RS Steering Wheel | Pioneer Apple Carplay HU, JL amp and sub, Focal components | Clear Headlight Lenses, Black Internals, 6000K Bulbs | Trups LEDs | LED Tail lights |

User avatar
Covkiller
Top Gear
Posts: 2349
Joined: Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:44 pm
Location: Coventry

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by Covkiller » Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:45 pm

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

:biggrin3:
RS4 B7, Mugello Blue, K&W V3 & HR ARBs, set up by Centre Gravity, Milltek Valved Non Res & cat bypass pipes, BMC air filter, braided hoses, DOT 5.1, Terraclean, MRC Full Carbon Clean, MRC remap 448PS 477NM, 20" S7 alloys with 4mm spacers & Hawke spigots 66.6 > 57.1, AP Racing front discs. Sold Sept 2019. Now rocking an F80 M3

HYFR
Cruising
Posts: 15563
Joined: Tue Oct 07, 2008 7:02 pm

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by HYFR » Sun Mar 18, 2018 12:02 am

Nice one


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

User avatar
MikeFish
Cruising
Posts: 15588
Joined: Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:23 pm
Location: The Middle of Somewhere

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by MikeFish » Sun Mar 18, 2018 12:22 am

Well done mate, nice choice!

User avatar
The_Coat
4th Gear
Posts: 986
Joined: Thu Aug 09, 2012 11:03 pm
Location: Essex

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by The_Coat » Sun Mar 18, 2018 1:29 am

Congrats Faisal! Well bagged

Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

RS4 Avant - Misano Red

Worldrider
Neutral
Posts: 13
Joined: Fri Jul 29, 2016 12:29 am

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by Worldrider » Sun Mar 18, 2018 4:02 am

Niiiice...

Which head unit do you want to go with?
Current: 07 RS4 Daytona Grey, 987 Boxster S GT Silver, MkV GTI, Honda VFR

User avatar
Jon_J
5th Gear
Posts: 1383
Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2017 12:20 am

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by Jon_J » Sun Mar 18, 2018 5:44 am

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


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
RS4 B7 Sprint Blue
- Titanium Pack
- Black Optics
- B16's
- RNSE2 with AMI
- Reverse Camera
- Full Stereo install

S5 8T Cab White
S4 B7 Phantom Black (gone but not forgotten)
A4 B7 Avant 2.7 TDI Brilliant Red
A5 Cab 3.0 TDI Phantom Black

User avatar
Special K C5
2nd Gear
Posts: 125
Joined: Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:49 pm
Location: Inverclyde

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by Special K C5 » Sun Mar 18, 2018 7:50 am

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


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Current

2015 Championship White Civic Type R GT

Previous
2009 FN2 Civic Type R GT
2003 RS6 Avant - MRC stage 1+, Bilstein coilovers and Milltek
2006 535d M Sport - 20" Breyton alloys, tints & LED lights all round, interior LED's
2003 EP3 Civic Type R
2001 Tuned Saxo Vts

marc1
Cruising
Posts: 3288
Joined: Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:46 pm

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by marc1 » Sun Mar 18, 2018 8:07 am

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

User avatar
A20LEE
4th Gear
Posts: 931
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:26 pm
Location: Leeds

Re: Faisal’s R8

Post by A20LEE » Sun Mar 18, 2018 9:04 am

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.

Post Reply

Return to “Readers' Rides”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 59 guests