Moorron
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:22 PM |
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Audi R8's fast?
I love these cars and think they are one of the best lookers to come onto the market for ages but....
are they that fast to warrent a £80K price tag? i had one come up behind me sharpish at the weekend so i planted it and was miffed how it took him 2
miles to catch up. Then for some nutter reason he passed me and 3 other cars on a head on with the other traffic comming the other way, i liked the
sound of it but decided to not carry on as i thought this was mad driving.
S are they 'that' fast or was he playing?
Sorry about my spelling, im an engineer and only work in numbers.
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Wadders
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:26 PM |
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I think if he wanted to catch you, he would have
Originally posted by Moorron
I love these cars and think they are one of the best lookers to come onto the market for ages but....
are they that fast to warrent a £80K price tag? i had one come up behind me sharpish at the weekend so i planted it and was miffed how it took him 2
miles to catch up. Then for some nutter reason he passed me and 3 other cars on a head on with the other traffic comming the other way, i liked the
sound of it but decided to not carry on as i thought this was mad driving.
S are they 'that' fast or was he playing?
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asl
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:29 PM |
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My last road car was an RS4 which has the same engine but is heavier and yes it was bloody quick. I would never have kept up with a locost though if
there were corners involved! Previous to that I had a 996 C4 and the Audi felt much quicker than that. Between an R8 and a porker the R8 would be a
far better choice!
[Edited on 15/4/09 by asl]
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chris_harris_
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:30 PM |
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Having driven one very recently i can confirm that they are quick, but not brutally neck snapping. The delivery is smooth ans constant, and just goes
on and on!
Beautifully built and a pleasure to dive, even tootling around town.
Sound is awesome too.
Would i buy one.... No, i think there are beter ways to spend 85K. Like three Caterhams!
Regards Chris
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blakep82
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:32 PM |
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i think more likely he let you pull away to give himself some clear road to play with tbh
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hellbent345
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:32 PM |
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sooo distracted by wadders avatar.....
its been a while since ive seen the avatars moving actually... weird...
anyway its not quicker than my bosses porsche 911 gts rs..... if thats any idea
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dinosaurjuice
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by chris_harris_
i think there are beter ways to spend 85K. Like three Caterhams!
or 340 'book' locosts
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MikeR
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:38 PM |
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heard the story today .... was waiting for the post.
I think you need to turbo yours .... sounds like its getting a little slow 
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Moorron
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:45 PM |
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The sound when it went past was very nice, but didnt seem revvy if that makes sense. He was 2 up aswell.
Maybe i cought him off guard when i planted it but considering he nearly drove over me a few seconds earlier made me think he was ready.
Oh those front lights do look awesome, just a pity every chav will have them this year. 
Sorry about my spelling, im an engineer and only work in numbers.
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eznfrank
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:45 PM |
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If yours aint quite fast enough you can pick up a 40 BHP Nitrous kit specifically for the ZX12 from Muzzys for $399.
Pushing quite close to the 500bhp per tonne then (ok so it's not permanent but for the ££ gotta be worth it?)
Go Faster Linky
[Edited on 15/4/09 by eznfrank]
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Moorron
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
heard the story today .... was waiting for the post.
I think you need to turbo yours .... sounds like its getting a little slow
Does lenny tell you everything?
Did he tell you of the story how he managed to break BOTH his models helis this week and dont believe him when he tells you it was the electrics
failing! lol he managed to shoot one of the main blades a good 20 meters.
Has he mentioned he as asked to drive mine? NO CHANCE IN ELL more like
Sorry about my spelling, im an engineer and only work in numbers.
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Moorron
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 06:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by eznfrank
If yours aint quite fast enough you can pick up a 40 BHP Nitrous kit specifically for the ZX12 from Muzzys for $399.
Pushing quite close to the 500bhp per tonne then (ok so it's not permanent but for the ££ gotta be worth it?)
Go Faster Linky
[Edited on 15/4/09 by eznfrank]
Funny you say that, i still have the NOS kit that came with the car fitted to the old engine with progressive controller. But i thought of selling it
instead. mmmmmmm i wonder how long it would take to fit it.
Sorry about my spelling, im an engineer and only work in numbers.
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Project7
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 07:03 PM |
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I've been for a passenger ride in a R8 and they are definitely quick enough. The guy driving it sounds like a bit of a muppet though.
Also... nice avatar Wadders
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nib1980
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 07:10 PM |
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The New GTR is Faster £25K cheaper, and generally just better
but i am biased
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Hellfire
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 07:37 PM |
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On the road, an R8 will easily outperform a ZX12R BEC. The 0-60mph would be pretty close but after that, the R8 would leave you for dead
Phil
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 07:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
On the road, an R8 will easily outperform a ZX12R BEC. The 0-60mph would be pretty close but after that, the R8 would leave you for dead
Phil
To be fair, the R8 will out perform almost any locost in every area, but only if you don't own it! It is easy to thrash the balls off a demo car
without impunity, different if it is your own pride and joy
 
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If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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hellbent345
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 08:01 PM |
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is that yours! :O do we ask for custard tests anymore? you lucky bugger i want one!
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Hellfire
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| posted on 15/4/09 at 08:03 PM |
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No point buying the R8 unless you intend burying the throttle pedal occasionally and ragging it about. All IMO of course.........
Phil
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 17/4/09 at 01:28 PM |
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Not the only stuff to get into my workshop, unfortunately I only own the blue one!
 
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If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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hellbent345
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| posted on 18/4/09 at 08:57 PM |
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awwww  but nice workshop all the same!!
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Antnicuk
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| posted on 18/4/09 at 09:37 PM |
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There is a lot of generalisation here, every locost is different. The r8 spec is known. TG did a drag race with a 911 c2 and and a R8 and the
porka won, I spent the day at the pod with a brand new 997 911 c2 and the best it would do was 12.9 at 107 and we knew what we were doing!
Last time i was at the pod a couple of weeks ago there was a Lambo mercialago? and the best he could do was 12.7. I dont think the Audi would break
13 secs on the 1/4 mile.
Yes, a 2l pinto would likely struggle with an R8 but my 'locost' would not have a problem with an R8 in any arena except comfort and
pose-a-bility of course.
TG proved the capability of a kit car with R500 around their track! although i appreciate not locost
[Edited on 18-4-09 by Antnicuk]
600 BHP per ton, Stylus Brought back from the dead! Turbo Rotary Powered!
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 18/4/09 at 10:31 PM |
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A 2.0 Locost didn't struggle with an R8, except getting traction at the roundabout exit on the A30 eastbound, got a little sideways!!
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 12:58 AM |
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Last time I saw an R8 on the road the stupid old fart was driving that slow I flew past him with the whole family in the car... People like that
should be banned for life, who buys a 180mph car and doesn't even do 60 on a 60 road?
But I'd have one tomorrow, and then bet a grand I'd be banned by October
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Antnicuk
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 10:42 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
A 2.0 Locost didn't struggle with an R8, except getting traction at the roundabout exit on the A30 eastbound, got a little sideways!!
thats what i like to hear.... good work
600 BHP per ton, Stylus Brought back from the dead! Turbo Rotary Powered!
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Hellfire
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| posted on 19/4/09 at 10:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Antnicuk
Yes, a 2l pinto would likely struggle with an R8 but my 'locost' would not have a problem with an R8 in any arena except comfort and
pose-a-bility of course.
Audi R8 quarter mile time 12.601 seconds @ 113.08mph
0-100mph in 9.91 seconds with a top speed of 187mph
You might have a chance of beating the R8 in the first but definitely not the second.
Phil
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