The end is in sight...

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5.2 V10 40v Naturally Aspirated - 518 bhp (2012-2014) - 542 bhp (Plus 2012-2014) - 562 bhp (LMX 2012-2014)
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The end is in sight...

Post by HYFR » Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:29 pm

Took a deposit on my V10 coupe...should be going on Friday assuming no hiccups.

Just put a deposit down on a V10 Sypder.

Capristo + open top = OMFG

Then, the game is complete...its been some journey!

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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by Nickyboy » Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:36 pm

Surely R8 V10 Plus with S-tronic would be after the V10 Spyder?
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by daytonamart » Wed Aug 21, 2013 2:49 pm

Blimey.
Gone B8.5 A5 Sportback Black Edition Plus Floret Silver
Current C6 A6 Avant Silver TDi S line snotter
Gone B7 RS4 Sprint Blue Avant
Gone 8P A3 Sportback Reflex Silver
Gone 8V A3 Saloon Daytona Grey
Gone B7 A4 Reflex Silver
Gone B7 RS4 Daytona Grey Avant

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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by HYFR » Wed Aug 21, 2013 3:04 pm

Nickyboy wrote:Surely R8 V10 Plus with S-tronic would be after the V10 Spyder?
Not really.
Same thing really.

Remap the std V10 and you get 580PS.

Open gated Manual in a V10 is a thing of beauty.

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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by Nickyboy » Wed Aug 21, 2013 3:16 pm

D_K wrote:
Nickyboy wrote:Surely R8 V10 Plus with S-tronic would be after the V10 Spyder?
Not really.
Same thing really.

Remap the std V10 and you get 580PS.

Open gated Manual in a V10 is a thing of beauty.
I can only take your word for that.

So, what's the plan after? Ferrari?
2014: 8V S3, Scirocco (mistake)
2013: B8 RS 5, 3.0T S5 coupe, B8 S5 cab - temp, B8 S4 avant
2011: 2.0T FL Octavia VRS
2010: 1.8T Octavia VRS

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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by C6NVS » Wed Aug 21, 2013 3:23 pm

what colour DK (assuming imola is almost impossible to find in the R8 spyder) ??
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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by doodlebug » Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:09 pm

You love your ghay cars, I thought you'd be back in a TT!!

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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by doodlebug » Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:10 pm

C6NVS wrote:what colour DK (assuming imola is almost impossible to find in the R8 spyder) ??
Pink?

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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by HYFR » Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:15 pm

doodlebug wrote:You love your ghay cars, I thought you'd be back in a TT!!
You've clearly not heard a V10 Capristo !

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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by doodlebug » Wed Aug 21, 2013 4:22 pm

D_K wrote:
doodlebug wrote:You love your ghay cars, I thought you'd be back in a TT!!
You've clearly not heard a V10 Capristo !
Nevermind the sound, is it good for a nice barnet?

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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by Ian_C » Wed Aug 21, 2013 6:31 pm

Not the Bramley car I mentioned the other day per chance? Phantom manual V10 Spider. I spotted yesterday or Monday that it said 'under offer'....
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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by Rick_RS4 » Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:00 pm

are you a car dealer? or do you get bored easily?

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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by 535dboy » Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:02 pm

Not a vert fan, ruins my hair

Guess this is not something that bothers you
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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by HYFR » Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:38 pm

535dboy wrote:Not a vert fan, ruins my hair

Guess this is not something that bothers you
Correct.

Though you must cross dress in your spare time to be worried about your hair...

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Re: The end is in sight...

Post by bam_bam » Wed Aug 21, 2013 11:38 pm

D_K wrote:
535dboy wrote:Not a vert fan, ruins my hair

Guess this is not something that bothers you
Correct.

Though you must cross dress in your spare time to be worried about your hair...
lol'd, shouldn't have but did.
No matter where you go, there you are.

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