Audi owners in here!
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Make sure you test all the gearbox options, I found the R-Tronic was pretty much the worst automated manual I had driven and the S-Tronic the best double clutch (ever?) its too smooth, no feeling at all, made the GT-R feel like a single clutch. Probably the most boring gearbox you could put in a sports car.
The only real option is manual, even though I was taking it easy and getting used to the pedal position the satisfaction changing gears with that gated shifter is just brilliant.
Each gear is like reloading a bolt action rifle
I looked again at an LP560 as my R8 is still a few months away but again I am sticking with my R8 order.
The servicing costs alone on the LP are ridiculous in comparison when they are pretty much the same car but if you don't have that Lamborghini stamp in the service book you are done when you want to sell it.
And I don't know what Lamborghini do but some how they make the cabin feel a lot smaller and less legroom!
Are you looking at the V8 or V10?
The only real option is manual, even though I was taking it easy and getting used to the pedal position the satisfaction changing gears with that gated shifter is just brilliant.
Each gear is like reloading a bolt action rifle
I looked again at an LP560 as my R8 is still a few months away but again I am sticking with my R8 order.
The servicing costs alone on the LP are ridiculous in comparison when they are pretty much the same car but if you don't have that Lamborghini stamp in the service book you are done when you want to sell it.
And I don't know what Lamborghini do but some how they make the cabin feel a lot smaller and less legroom!
Are you looking at the V8 or V10?
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Ah good, glad I'm not the only one that thought that about both of their automated offerings. I'd rate the S-Tronic up there as one of the smoothest boxes but you're right, it's not the right match for the R8. It is of course a huge leap over their R-Chronic but then anything would've been.
Two things that disappoint me with the R8 from the Lambo, despite being the same engine and having the gearbox being stamped with a Lambo logo, the gearbox was altered to be massively worse and the exhaust note (stock) I feel is lacking. I would agree as well that the interior feels a lot more roomy in the R8 than the Gallardo.
I'm still toying with the idea of moving to a V10 R8 from the F430 or to a manual Gallardo but that won't be for a little while.
Two things that disappoint me with the R8 from the Lambo, despite being the same engine and having the gearbox being stamped with a Lambo logo, the gearbox was altered to be massively worse and the exhaust note (stock) I feel is lacking. I would agree as well that the interior feels a lot more roomy in the R8 than the Gallardo.
I'm still toying with the idea of moving to a V10 R8 from the F430 or to a manual Gallardo but that won't be for a little while.
You are right about the exhaust, I don't think the R8 is lacking but the LP560 is definitely louder at start up and lower revs, up top when the valves open I don't think there is much in it.
Here is a pretty good video of the stock exhaust.
If that ever gets boring there are plenty of aftermarket options!
Here is a pretty good video of the stock exhaust.
If that ever gets boring there are plenty of aftermarket options!
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It does sound good but as you've said, any shortfalls can be made up quite cheaply with a Stasis or similar 
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Hi, this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Audi-Music-Interface-Cable-TTMA15/dp/B009ZC7VQU was recommended on a Audi forum...
Thanks for the info.
I took a R8 for a test drive yesterday, it was a V10 S-Tronic.
Nice car, the sound was just amazing and incredibly quick and I found it put a huge smile on my face.
However its just not a 911 for me, so plan is to probably buy a R8 in around a month or so. Keep it for 6 to 9 months to scratch that little itch and then get my self a new 991 PDK.
I took a R8 for a test drive yesterday, it was a V10 S-Tronic.
Nice car, the sound was just amazing and incredibly quick and I found it put a huge smile on my face.
However its just not a 911 for me, so plan is to probably buy a R8 in around a month or so. Keep it for 6 to 9 months to scratch that little itch and then get my self a new 991 PDK.
Just ditch the USB stick and use an SD card instead - problem solved.
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Cleaned it today.
USB charging adaptor for mobile phones with micro USB socket - straight connector
8V0051435C £22.50
£27.00
You can also disable the exhaust valves so it is always open like an LP
http://www.r8talk.com/forums/54-exhaust-systems/1822-disconnect-exhaust-valve-so-always-open.html
Will be first mod I do when I pick up an early V8 manual in a year or two
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And another whilst it's clean.
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Initially I wasn't sure about them, as 20" is a bit big for replacement tyres and reduces the ride quality a bit, but now I quite like them 
. IIRC they're called the 5-segment-spoke design (based on the previous shape RS6 wheels) and are about £1500 option ontop of the 18" S-Line wheels.
. IIRC they're called the 5-segment-spoke design (based on the previous shape RS6 wheels) and are about £1500 option ontop of the 18" S-Line wheels.
Coming up to 22 months of ownership of the A4 and the start of this thread! In those 22 months I have had to replace:
4 Tyres
1 Rear Spring
Flywheel
Still enjoy the car, it drives very well and still solid with no rattles! Averaging 46.6mpg on the computer.
Would I like a new car...yes! However with the birth of my little baby daughter at the beginning of March I am going to keep for at least another 2 years and spend my money on enjoying time with the family!
Booked in for MOT Thursday so will see what work needs to be done, however in the coming months I need to replace:
Oil Change
Disk & Pads all round
Front Windscreen - quite scratched and chipped from the years and a bit of a nightmare in sun.
Wheels need refurbishing
Good Wash & Machine Polish
4 Tyres
1 Rear Spring
Flywheel
Still enjoy the car, it drives very well and still solid with no rattles! Averaging 46.6mpg on the computer.
Would I like a new car...yes! However with the birth of my little baby daughter at the beginning of March I am going to keep for at least another 2 years and spend my money on enjoying time with the family!
Booked in for MOT Thursday so will see what work needs to be done, however in the coming months I need to replace:
Oil Change
Disk & Pads all round
Front Windscreen - quite scratched and chipped from the years and a bit of a nightmare in sun.
Wheels need refurbishing
Good Wash & Machine Polish
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Had my 58 plate A4 estate a while now and still loving it, it's nice and comfy on the long jaunts down the motorway now we are looking at moving to Cambridge.
Similarly, had the DMF making some noise a year back and that and the clutch got done at same time. My alloys are in dire need of a refurb though now and are peeling, might get them powder coated to anthracite although not sure against an Aruba Blue body.
Similarly, had the DMF making some noise a year back and that and the clutch got done at same time. My alloys are in dire need of a refurb though now and are peeling, might get them powder coated to anthracite although not sure against an Aruba Blue body.