Faisal’s R8
Faisal’s R8
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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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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Last edited by FaisalJ on Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:05 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: Faisal’s R8
Top work fellaFaisalJ 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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Re: Faisal’s R8
Congrats Faisal! It's good to follow your heart sometimes!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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Ceramics too - even better!!
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Re: Faisal’s R8
WHAT!?! You kept that quiet. Well done buddy. I’ll let you take me as passenger next time we do a track day.
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RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
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2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Re: Faisal’s R8
you only live once-nice car!
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Absolutely mate - you’re more than welcome in the track 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.
(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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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 |
Re: Faisal’s R8
Hey Faisal, I love it, well done mate. Now do not put a roof box on it !
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Re: Faisal’s R8
Nice one
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Well done mate, nice choice!
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Congrats Faisal! Well bagged
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Re: Faisal’s R8
Niiiice...
Which head unit do you want to go with?
Which head unit do you want to go with?
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Re: Faisal’s R8
Very nice buddy. I’ve always wanted one, one day.
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Re: Faisal’s R8
Cracking looking car mate, well done. Are you keeping the RS4?
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Re: Faisal’s R8
Good work Faisal. Look forward to seeing how things progress.
Re: Faisal’s R8
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.
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