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Old 09-16-2017, 12:00 PM
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Love it....hopefully stripe can be deleted if wanted
Old 09-16-2017, 12:47 PM
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I believe the stripe is optional.
Kind of surprising losing the AWD system only saved 110 pounds. Still a bit chunky at 3505 pounds. Needs Jenny Craig or something.
Now if they would only do the same with the V10 Plus!
Old 09-16-2017, 01:54 PM
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Needs the Gated Manual back

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Old 09-16-2017, 03:11 PM
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I like it.
Old 09-16-2017, 03:15 PM
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looks great sans whacky jagged stripe

sounds like a fun package
Old 09-16-2017, 03:20 PM
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So it's RWD not RWS, correct ? Or does it have both?
Old 09-16-2017, 04:59 PM
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article says vinyl stripe, so easy to remove, and I do agree they should bring back the gated manual!
Old 09-17-2017, 01:20 AM
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lose 500 lbs and get a manual - id buy one
Old 09-17-2017, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by kfmcmahon
So it's RWD not RWS, correct ? Or does it have both?
Believe it's only RWD.
Old 09-17-2017, 01:57 AM
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R8's can be converted to RWD in your garage with jackstands:

http://www.r8talk.com/forums/6-perfo...r8-v8-how.html

RWD is very simple in the R8/Gallardo/LP560/LP570. Remove the driveline in front of the transmission and either break down the stock half shafts or buy RWD components to keep the stock parts in tact. It can be done with hand tools with the car on jack stands and takes about 3-5 hours. No permanent modifications to the car and no warning lights.
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Originally Posted by kfmcmahon
So it's RWD not RWS, correct ? Or does it have both?
As the article states, RWS is Rear Wheel Series. Implies there may be more to come.
Old 09-17-2017, 07:43 AM
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I drove Audi R8 V10 plus a couple of weeks ago 4 hours on the track and
compared to 991 GT3 RS it was a big disappointment
Old 09-18-2017, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr.Bill
As the article states, RWS is Rear Wheel Series. Implies there may be more to come.
Ahh! Ok got it--didn't read the article because I have no interest in Audi's

just assumed as with Porsche RWS meant Rear Wheel Steering
Old 09-18-2017, 10:00 AM
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If anyone is interest in one and wants to get an allocation I know we will get a few in Fresno.
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I'd buy it if they did an alcantara interior, carbon bucket seats, rollcage and 6pt harnass !

We desperately need a R8 clubsport !


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