R8 in NZ

Started by Simon MkII, April 12, 2007, 03:01:00 PM

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GlenT

Quote from: M on April 12, 2007, 08:24:55 PM
What day would this have been mate? In Dunedin? I take it you mean a red one? It has been in the workshop for a couple of weeks now for a few warranty bits and to be honest it may not have been cold. We tend to leave it running for 10 mins before moving it as it is pretty lumpy when cold(this is in the workshop not sales yard). And yes it has a 7000rpm cold limiter on it. It does sometimes throw some black out if it has been sitting warming or even driving about and then the sport button is pressed opening up the exhaust some more.  ;D
Can't remember the day as it was weeks ago.
Yup, the red Avant.
It was cold, as I was on my mountain bike at the lights and watched the guy hop in start her up and roar down the street towards Strathallen St.
Sounded fab, but if it was warm I would be surprisesd to see that much black smoke coming out the exhaust.
Not good advertising to see a new Audi doing that no matter how great it sounds.
There must be at least three here in town now don't you think?
A guy I know recently bought one plus I have seen an older lady in a grey sedan.

i wana rs6

Quote from: oettinger76 on April 12, 2007, 06:50:21 PM
i read in last saturdays hearld the r8 was on display at ccs this weekend.
Which days? Maybe a litle drive up there is in order. :)

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Quote from: i wana rs6 on April 13, 2007, 10:34:50 AM
Which days? Maybe a litle drive up there is in order. :)
pretty sure its there both days
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old4130

I'll head by CCS & Giltraps to see if the R8 is on display over the weekend
Can't wait to see one..  they look stunning

Quote from: Golfboy666GTI on April 13, 2007, 07:41:08 AM
Im glad to here you dont know anything about this, just means you must have mechanical simperthy ;)

Honestly, would you have reved your Hondas past 6,000rpm in the first few minutes of start up?

Never over about 3000rpm when cold.. but you did have very little torque...
But once warm.. that VTEC was addictive >:D
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phil

There is a big ad in todays Herald about it. CCS this weekend,and Giltraps next weekend.

M

"Apparently"  ;D there is one on order for a customer in Dunedin........  ;)

Will keep you all up to date.
Too much power is almost enough.

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Simon MkII

I think we've got about 8 on order so far  :P

Fat chance I'll get anywhere near them though  :(
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NedR8

I know of one person who has one coming - ME.

Was the first on the waiting list at CCS and decided to get mine for a December delivery.

And no I am not a new member here. I was away overseas for some time and when I got back my other username Air2Air was discontinued and it wouldnt let me re register so i am here under this user name.

Cheers

Ned

rambo_005

Quote from: NedR8 on May 17, 2007, 03:54:00 PM
I know of one person who has one coming - ME.

Was the first on the waiting list at CCS and decided to get mine for a December delivery.

And no I am not a new member here. I was away overseas for some time and when I got back my other username Air2Air was discontinued and it wouldnt let me re register so i am here under this user name.

Cheers

Ned

Welcome back Ned, do you still have KIKN RS? ;D

John Stone

Welcome back Ned, what have you been shooting lately?
I've got a 1D Mk3 on order to replace a rain damaged Mk2 and am making do with a CPS loaner Mk2 S which is hopeless for news work. The file sizes are as big as a house, good if you want a poster image of some lowlife appearing in court!

John
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Turbo

Quote from: NedR8 on May 17, 2007, 03:54:00 PM
I know of one person who has one coming - ME.

Was the first on the waiting list at CCS and decided to get mine for a December delivery.

And no I am not a new member here. I was away overseas for some time and when I got back my other username Air2Air was discontinued and it wouldnt let me re register so i am here under this user name.

Cheers

Ned





wicked. Will be interesting getting firsthand feedback on the R8 vs the RS4.
I'm jealous.
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Pushbutton_auto

Quote from: Turbo on May 17, 2007, 08:49:23 PM

wicked. Will be interesting getting firsthand feedback on the R8 vs the RS4.
I'm jealous.

I be also very interested and extremely jealous
Beating up parking wardens ain't a crime.

RS ZWEI

Quote from: NedR8 on May 17, 2007, 03:54:00 PM
I know of one person who has one coming - ME.

Was the first on the waiting list at CCS and decided to get mine for a December delivery.

And no I am not a new member here. I was away overseas for some time and when I got back my other username Air2Air was discontinued and it wouldnt let me re register so i am here under this user name.

Cheers

Ned

Welcome back to the forum Ned.

Great news about the R8. What is the spec of it going be?
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NedR8

Am getting the Jet Blue colour with the silver side blades, in manual option of course. Also getting full black interior as well as Recaro sports seats and 19 inch rims.

Bang & Olufsen sound system, engine bay lighting and magnetic ride are all standard options here. Also comes with the carbon fibre interior package and the engine bay lighting.












NedR8


RS ZWEI

Well done!

Hard work pays off :)

1980 VW Golf GTI Track Car
1995 Audi RS2
2003 Mini Cooper S (Written off - rear ended)
2005 Mini Cooper S
2006 Skoda Octavia vRS Combi
2009 Renault Megane 230 R26 (Written off - rear ended)
2013 Renault Megane RS265 Redbull RB8

Turbo

2000 S4, MTM stage 1, Oettinger RE's, Bilstein Sports, Vogtland springs, H&R Swaybars, DBA 4000 rotors, EBC Yellow stuff pads, 710N DV's, F1 tints, RS4 clutch

Hoff

That car is so beautiful!! well done :)
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robh

loving the open gate (italian style) gearstick
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beeker

Quote from: NedR8 on May 18, 2007, 08:08:55 PM
Am getting the Jet Blue colour with the silver side blades, in manual option of course. Also getting full black interior as well as Recaro sports seats and 19 inch rims.

Bang & Olufsen sound system, engine bay lighting and magnetic ride are all standard options here. Also comes with the carbon fibre interior package and the engine bay lighting.

Ned, can i be your best friend ?
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