Category: Audi R8 Forum

Hello, I have to bring my R8 V10 R Tronic to the Audi center before June. There an oil change should take place. Since I will bring my own oil, I would have to know how much liters of oil I should get in advance. Furthermore, which oil. I have found these two in the net here: 5W30 or 10W60 What do you think, which of the two should I prefer. I leave two pictures there… Thank you in advance.

Hello dear people, some of you drive aftermarket exhaust systems and there are certainly also some who park their cars in a garage. We move soon, residential area with single-family houses side by side. We have a dopel garage next to our house. In one stands the daily in the other next to the R8. I get already stomach ache when I think to start the vehicle there. It is just hellish loud and well, the cold start goes just a minute. At the moment in the city center it’s no problem because it’s in a larger underground car park, that doesn’t interest anyone. Does noise protection raise? Is there anything like this at all? In case of an emergency, I stick it all down to the main thing I’m not stoned in the new residential area. Isn’t it just a good sound to straighten out all the neighbors. Has someone ever done this in his garage? Happy about answers 🙂 PS: Have an ASG V3 + similar e AGA under my V10.

Hi Together, I am “new” here – If this question has already been asked, just delete this topic and a short info to me… This year, after a long time thinking, I want to fulfill a small dream and buy an Audi R8 V8. Purchase price: approx.40k +/- — Year of construction 2008 – 2009 I found some interesting models, but after consulting a colleague (does not drive a R8), yet I find his statement/opinion interesting R-Tronic – switches to “hard” i m Compare to the S-Tronic The V8 however, would have a better sound than the V10 – can you confirm that? And how do you feel about the topic “R-Tronic”? *I would like a “switch” very, very reluctantly… *The car is not driven so often (rather a 2t car), at the beginning YES later rather occasionally, think otherwise you get used to the “driving fun” too quickly But back to the question, what do you think? – Is the R-Tronic worth his money? Or will I have a lot of problems with a 2008 Bj.? (bzg) l. Gear / clutch) *A tip to the KM stand I also need – finger way of models with over 100TKM? Or is it a question of the “General-Zustd.” ? *That I now post a mobile link here should not be a problem, or rather admin? 😉 – If DOCH, simply delete, sorry! I find this ad very interesting – What do you think?https://bit.ly/3pCPAqH Thank you for your tips, experiences & opinions! Stay healthy Niko

Hello together. Has anyone ever retrofitted a cruise control from you? I bought a retrofit kit of, I might mention later, bought, after check my chassis number on the part of the seller my R should already have the necessary cable set on board, so only the switch block and the lower steering wheel cover would have to be mounted, I also got an illustrated guide, so far as good. The whole then still encode and finished. Now it is unfortunately so that every W and even the Audi centers around me refuse to retrofit, since no one wants to assume responsibility, should make a mistake. And they unfortunately find no information about the cable set already installed, why can the Audi people not do what an online parts dealer can? O-Sound: “With a golf or polo it’s just going, with such a rocket it looks different”. You don’t want to intervene in the speed control afterwards and Audi allows I’d like to go to Austria and Italy soon and I would like to have the part on board, we know how quickly the allowed 130 will be flown through. The seller refuses to take back the stuff if all the ropes are tearing, because at least the call period has already expired. I think I can get it in case of an emergency with the liability for defects on the wrap. I would much rather have the part naturally in the car. I would have imagined it to be easier. I’ll tell you more.

Hello all, I have fulfilled a childhood dream this summer and got an R8 in original condition. The original Navi is available and works. However, I would like to retrofit something modern, which allows me to auto-android/apple carplay. What do you think of solutions that build larger than the double-din shaft like the Pioneer SPH-EVO93DAB? Does someone already have such a thing installed? I just look for pictures, since in my area no dealer has such a thing on site, or you have it l “probehalber” could fit. If you have alternatives, like to call them and if available gladly with photo – thank you Beautiful rest weekend, Julian

Hello everyone, I would like to buy an Audi R8 5.2 Spyder convertible and have some questions for you.. It’s about the year of construction 2011.. Have already considered a car: I found this offer at mobile.de: https://suchen.mobile.de/…/details.html?… Audi R8 Spyder 5.2 FSI ONLY A WEEK First registration: 05/2011 Kilometer: 22,500 km Fuel type: Gasoline Price: 64,500 € What are the general features of this model that are known? at this time or rather a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Convertible? And to the R8 drivers… How are your experiences with the customer service of Audi? Write your experiences here and your knowledge, be grateful for anyone who takes the time and answers my questions in detail LG

After a detour to Italy I suddenly had quiet, but clearly audible “storage noises, unaltered also after inserting the idling. With a distance of approx. 1000 kilometers back from Italy (except tank breaks) last a little louder Gräusche. Tuesday call KH Tuning, should come by despite booked out date. Thanks KH Tuning !!!! You have helped me so often!! Thank you that you are there!! Yesterday on Wednesday after a long time due to overcrowded A3 in Engel Skirchen arrived, boss takes over my R8 V10 type 42 FL with 62000 kilometers to the test drive and comes back felt after 20 seconds: running noise front wheel gearbox (Haldex?). Despite missing appointment and upcoming ride to Passau expansion of the entire transmission combi (front axle gear / drive shaft / cardan shaft) by KH Tuning! Now I have a „RWD, somehow clearly „spritziger Questions: – did you have this problem before?? – would like to get the original condition, but what cost? – what would you do? – KH Tuning will disassemble the gearbox, will take some time (are booked out on schedule!) – any experience (is enough type 42-iger or synchro problem children) Thanks for additional tips or info`s!

Hello together, I know there is already one or the other thread on the topic, but I wanted to assure myself that I thought of everything to make no mistakes. 🙂 I would like to replace the sport seats with the original shell seats at the R8 V10 (type 42) BJ 2015. I found the following instructions here in the forum: * Battery not yet clamp off * Seats all the way forward AND go up and release the rear screw (seat screw VZ or XZM 10) * Seats all the way to the back and push down and unscrew the front screws * Now disconnect the battery * Tilt the first seat and unscrew all plugs. * Now the seat can be removed * Airbag plugs on it, Ebay things fit 100% and can not be mounted wrongly * stow cables and cover cap on it * Now straighten the new seat in, rails in front and lightly screw on * Now push the seat all the way up AND screw on top * Bolt the rear screws * Put the seat in initial position and d he screw on front screws * Connect the battery Now for my questions: – Is there something missing or is there something else to consider? – Should the battery really be jammed off? There are contradictory statements about this. I don’t want to trigger an airbag 😉 – Are there any problems after the battery is jammed again? Lt. Operating instructions can happen that functionalities need to be re-learned (e.g. window lifter) and I have to go to Audi with it? K or do I have to take care that the conversion action does not take too long? – The connectors should fit 1:1, right? For the missing airbags on the shells I have the adapters. Do I have to pay attention to anything else (“occupation seat heating” I had read as a keyword) ? – I have also heard that a coding on shell seats has to be changed? But I have not read this anywhere else. Is that correct? If yes, can I even do that myself? Sorry in advance for my beginner questions. I’m not a mechanic or something and a little unsure, because I don’t want to break anything! 😉 I would be grateful if those who already have experiences could give me answers or tips here… Greeting Sebastian

I bought my R8 last month and drove it into the garage after a nanosealing for “wintering” because I can only drive with session license plate from April. I stuck off the positive pole of the battery. But I’d rather if I could take the whole battery out to store it in the warm apartment and charge it every six weeks. Now to my question: Can someone tell me what I have to dismantle everything to get the battery out? At first It looks like I have to unscrew the complete covers at the front. Is this a big act and you get everything back without any problems? In advance, thank you very much for your help and greeting from Kaiserslautern. 🙂

It’s amazing how the different colors on the R8 look, from red-black R8 V8 Coupe to R8 V10 Spyder Cabrio changed into teak brown. The “old” was damn loud and has already noticed due to the sound. The “new” is relatively quiet and everything is still original. But in the parked condition it is already noticeable, the red was like a magnet, whether it’s a resting place or parking space on the supermarket or in a street. Only the Regula Kit, it can not have been located. At the red people stopped, have partly even taken photos and were very interested in the vehicle. Teak brown does not notice, the vehicle seems rather inconspicuous. As show car the color is not suitable. I don’t care, the car has bought for me. If you plan a purchase and want to stand out with it, should choose a bright color, red, white, yellow etc. apparently brings the contours to the point. Or bright cars just fall out more. I haven’t seen it yet Teak brown looks very serious, but rather unremarkable.