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Old 07-01-2018, 03:50 PM
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Looks like an interesting car. Anyone looking into it?
Old 07-05-2018, 01:03 PM
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you can buy a 10-year old RWD Gallardo and have the same car and driving experience, for half price.
Old 07-05-2018, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by V2Rocket
you can buy a 10-year old RWD Gallardo and have the same car and driving experience, for half price.
And pay 20k for a new clutch and all of the maintenance of a 10 year italian car...nahhhh You're not saving much money there haha.
Old 07-07-2018, 02:41 AM
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Wifes driving the macan turbo, I considered a 911 turbo, but the porsche tax was a bit excessive in my area. Went R8 this time round.
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Looks like the rws ? Amazingly beautiful car - I am thinking of getting one. For the money it is a no brainer. Good LP580-2 alternative I think. Did you order it? What are the specs? thanks
Old 07-12-2018, 05:37 PM
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In Canada there is only a colour option white or black, and a front plate holder, or none. It comes standard with sport exhaust though here.

I bought this one new at Taylor Audi in Regina Saskatchewan, and had it shipped to Toronto.
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Can you give some driving impressions so far?
Old 07-12-2018, 07:04 PM
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My dealership is receiving one that should touch down in two months or so. Going to be a black exterior so should be pretty sharp. I do like the white as well though!!!
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Ours just rolled off of the truck today. Touched down with not a single flaw. Beautiful car. White exterior, red interior, red audi sport decal.
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A first of its kind, the limited-edition Audi R8 RWS (Rear Wheel Series) is the first Audi With a unique matte black finish to the front grille the R8 RWS. the R8 RWS is built exclusively by hand in Germany. Combining lightweight materials with cutting-edge technology, the R8 RWS is engineered to be a driver’s dream. The interior of the R8 RWS is a racing aficionado’s dream. Drawing inspiration from historic single seat race cars, the cockpit puts the driver at the centre of the action. for more details visit: Custom essay writing service
Old 07-19-2018, 05:35 PM
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Mine should be here by this time next week.
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Ive had so many great responses out and about in the car. its not extreme showy, but it has a classic elegance to it that stops people in their tracks when they see it parked anywhere. My observations are that all people, even non enthusiasts that drive point a to point b transportation, and minivan driving soccer moms too, stop to take a good look when its parked anywhere. Sports cars can be pretty enthusiast, men oriented, magnets. Not the case with this one. Maybe its the colour, or maybe its iron man. Hah.

Im really happy with it thus far. My only criticism is the paint is soft in these solid white/black colours. It scratches fine ones with ease, so be delicate with it, and go light on polish grit and pads. All of my pdi damage was taken out with a white pad and 4500 polish. I think a harsher pad would leave swirls. And a course grit would remove a lot of paint fast.

Ive used zero oil in 2500kms after an agressive breakin, but not abusive.

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Took delivery today of my new RWS. The sound is next level. Cant wait to get through the break in period, its so hard not to rev the **** out of it.

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I just cant get the sound out of my head :heart:
Old 07-25-2018, 12:09 AM
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Im finding the same thing. Instead of a song stuck in my head, ive got the cabin sound of the v10 going through the gears at half throttle and 5k shifts. The car deserves a valved exhaust.

Looks great with the 20s.
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Originally Posted by Louis.E
Im finding the same thing. Instead of a song stuck in my head, ive got the cabin sound of the v10 going through the gears at half throttle and 5k shifts. The car deserves a valved exhaust.

Looks great with the 20s.
It’s funny. That’s exactly how I’ve been driving it 😂😂😂

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