light and strong Audi R8 V8

Models: V10 plus, GT, GT Spyder, V8 Limited Edition, Exclusive Selection Edition, China Edition and LMX
4.2 V8 32v Naturally Aspirated - 414 bhp (2007-2011) - 424 bhp (2012-2014)
5.2 V10 40v Naturally Aspirated - 518 bhp (2012-2014) - 542 bhp (Plus 2012-2014) - 562 bhp (LMX 2012-2014)
5.2 V10 40v Naturally Aspirated - 533 bhp (2015-)
5.2 V10 40v Naturally Aspirated - 602 bhp (Plus 2015-)
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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by chunky79 » Sat May 09, 2020 8:51 am

Speedr8 wrote: ↑
Sat May 09, 2020 7:59 am
 Hi

I don't want to know, it's very, very much of the feeling.

It is not possible to take it with me, I experienced that myself last August, so it doesn't matter, the main thing is fun.


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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by bam_bam » Sun May 10, 2020 8:04 am

This is fun for you, Tom?! You must be a hoot at parties...
No matter where you go, there you are.
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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Mon May 11, 2020 4:36 pm

He is still alive :bigwave:

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Covkiller » Tue May 12, 2020 7:00 pm

bam_bam is strong but not light
Correct me if I'm wrong bam, I can take it :drink:
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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by bam_bam » Tue May 12, 2020 8:37 pm

I'm weaker and heavier after this lockdown nonsense.
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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by chunky79 » Tue May 12, 2020 9:11 pm

bam_bam wrote: ↑
Tue May 12, 2020 8:37 pm
 I'm weaker and heavier after this lockdown nonsense.
Pussy. Shoulda got some balls and built that gym.
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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Thu May 21, 2020 8:03 am

Hi

I revised the construction again to get a larger entrance area.
Previously six honeycombs vertically, now eight honeycombs vertically.
For the modification I needed a second cover.

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Covkiller » Sat Jun 20, 2020 9:21 pm

Are these the side blades inlets, if so why not open the hole lot ?
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
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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Mon Jun 22, 2020 8:07 am

Hi

With a V10, below the air intakes are the air ducts of the oil coolers on the left for the engine and on the right for the gearbox (V8 also), since I have no radiators, it is aerodynamically bad to leave the surfaces open.

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Thu Jul 16, 2020 5:02 pm

Hi

After four years of optimizing the intake channels, it was time to see how much carbon had deposited on the intake valves.

A specially purchased endoscope should provide information here without removing the intake manifold.

I am happy to see no carbon. :jump_clap:

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Covkiller » Tue Aug 04, 2020 9:38 pm

Good to see no carbon build up, always a concern with FSI engines.
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
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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:56 pm

Hi

Since the driving experience has been inaccurate lately, it was time to replace the axle guide wishbones.
Thirteen years of service is enough.

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Fri Aug 14, 2020 8:14 am

Hi

At Happyparts there are V10 fuel pumps for little money ( 107,- Euro ) and had to be bought

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by HYFR » Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:08 pm

How much weight do they save?


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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Mon Aug 17, 2020 3:50 pm

Hi

This is about the higher delivery rate of the V10 fuel pump in the V8.

Because of its age, I don't trust the V8 pump much anymore.

She served reliably for thirteen years.

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