light and strong Audi R8 V8

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Thu Jul 25, 2019 11:39 am

Hi

Now and then yes, but not permanently.

I'm looking for my opponents on highways, much more fun.

Here we have the A2, A39 and A36

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by classba » Thu Jul 25, 2019 7:03 pm

FaisalJ wrote:
Thu Jul 25, 2019 11:02 am
So - do you not do trackdays in this car?


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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by FrazerD » Fri Jul 26, 2019 6:57 am

Speedr8 wrote:
Thu Jul 25, 2019 11:39 am
Hi

Now and then yes, but not permanently.

I'm looking for my opponents on highways, much more fun.

Here we have the A2, A39 and A36

Tom
That’s clever, good choice :roll:

Cheers :thumbs:

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Sun Aug 04, 2019 2:56 pm

Hi

Underbody made of carbon, third act.

I've been thinking about modifying the capsule for a long time, but being half a kilo less safe.

The red edged area with the green cross is the carbon plate later.

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Thu Sep 12, 2019 8:07 am

Hello

The side skirts in full carbon have now arrived too.

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plastic
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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by FaisalJ » Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:00 am

I still don’t get it - but got to respect the effort and attention to detail. It’s bonkers, but well done!


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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:15 pm

Hi

My contribution to the climate rescue. Ag RS30 out and the CS 20 in. Advantage in weight -2Kg.

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Covkiller » Sun Sep 22, 2019 8:03 pm

Fcuk climate change. It's a cartel conspiracy to charge tax.
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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 9:12 am

Hi

In October 2018 I found this product on the internet at a parts dealer.
These parts come from disassembled vehicles.
It can be seen that Audi has been trying to save weight here.
Rear shelf with perforation and rear panel cladding.
Inspired by this measure, I did the same.

Rear wall cladding
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Rear storage
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The weight of the series part.
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After the optimization
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Minor weight 1.3Kg

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:58 am

Hi

It's done, 1300Kg. :biggrin3:

Work for the winter months, rear fender GT and front fender in carbon.

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GT Fender
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Serie Fender
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Front Fender
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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by HYFR » Mon Nov 11, 2019 11:51 pm

Why no ceramic brakes?



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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:23 am

Hi

Ceramic brake was installed in 2012. ( -16,5Kg )

Tom

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by UrielsMachine » Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:02 am

Loving this. Respect :notworthy:

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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by HYFR » Wed Nov 13, 2019 11:23 pm

Why can I see steel brakes in that picture?


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Re: light and strong Audi R8 V8

Post by Speedr8 » Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:14 am

Hi

The picture 3 with the steel brake is from the website German Rush.

A current picture with the front fender will be available soon.

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