RedGTS Report post Posted September 14, 2015 I have driven R8's in the past but have never owned one, probably because the styling does not stimulate the emotional side of my brain the way a Lambo does. But after several years of Lambo ownership I know there are downsides to stimulating that level of an emotional response in others, especially living in an area where you can go years without seeing another Lambo. And it's not that I don't like the R8's styling; it's still very exotic looking out on the road, but with curves rather than the sharp angles and edges of a Lambo. So the rational side of me has been whispering "R8" for a year or so, and I'm glad I finally listened. It obviously drives very much like its sister, but is noticeably more comfortable and quieter with more headroom, etc. And of course the DCT is 2 or 3 levels of magnitude better than E-gear/R-tronic--it seems as smooth and quiet as any PDK I've ever driven, and makes me wonder again exactly why the DCT in the GTR is so clunky and noisy. The other thing that caused me to go ahead and pull the trigger was that I am very underwhelmed with the pictures and video of the Gen. 2 that is coming out. Perhaps it will look better in person, but it looks more like another facelift than a new version, and not in a good way IMO. It looks to me like someone (possibly the same person/team who came up with the front and rear bumpers for 2013 Gallardo?) decided to spice it up a bit by adding a few sharper edges/angles here and there, which just doesn't flow very well with all the gentle curves IMO. And I particularly don't like the vertical fins they stuck in the front and rear vents, or the way they split the sideblades into two pieces, as the upper piece now looks very odd to me. Nor do I like the rectangular Lexus-like exhaust outlets. So no offense to anyone who buys one, and maybe I'll like the new car better once I see it, but I didn't see the new car as a reason to wait. The color of the car is Suzuka Gray metallic, which is a really interesting color in that it looks like a white outside most of the time, but you can see the faint blueish gray at other times in lower light situations. Seems like maybe I remember Duhawks mentioning it one time, and I really like it. It is pretty well loaded with the diamond cut full leather interior and carbon fiber inlays, black optic package, etc., and really drives well. All it needs is a trip to Charlotte over the winter for some hormone replacement therapy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Congrats! Great color and texture interior looks awesome!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iBoost Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Nice pickup! Are you keeping the TTG also? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murcie612 Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Congrats!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGTS Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Thanks guys. I'm going to do some cosmetic things like tint the lenses and probably add a c/f GT wing and diffuser, and I'm on the fence on whether to have the wheels powder coated black or get aftermarket wheels. iBoost, I sold the last TTG to a guy in TX. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-force Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Thanks guys. I'm going to do some cosmetic things like tint the lenses and probably add a c/f GT wing and diffuser, and I'm on the fence on whether to have the wheels powder coated black or get aftermarket wheels. iBoost, I sold the last TTG to a guy in TX. Heffner did a 850 hp TT for my Last R8 major improvement but still streetable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGTS Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Heffner did a 850 hp TT for my Last R8 major improvement but still streetable. Wayne was that a bolt-on I assume? I think UR's bolt on is around 800 whp on pump now, which is a pretty sweet option if you're not into racing liter bikes etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-force Report post Posted September 14, 2015 Wayne was that a bolt-on I assume? I think UR's bolt on is around 800 whp on pump now, which is a pretty sweet option if you're not into racing liter bikes etc. Yes bolt on. One of the very few exotics I miss after selling it! Usually I just move on to the next ride BUT I REALLY MISS THE TT R8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FikseSTS Report post Posted September 14, 2015 congrats! GT-R's DCT is super old these days, it's from 8 years ago now... lot's of time for the competitors to catch up and improve.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRANSAMERA Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Congratz, probably the best bang for the buck exotic on the planet, I should know, lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGTS Report post Posted September 15, 2015 congrats! GT-R's DCT is super old these days, it's from 8 years ago now... lot's of time for the competitors to catch up and improve.... True, but the PDK came out in 2009 too, and it was smooth from the get go. I had an '09 Cayman S with PDK and I couldn't really tell any difference between it and the ones I've driven since then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@SPE Report post Posted September 15, 2015 Time for some Titek Exhaust and Revozport Carbon pieces.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalACP82 Report post Posted September 26, 2015 Car looks like a formal tuxedo and I like that. Classy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGTS Report post Posted September 28, 2015 Car looks like a formal tuxedo and I like that. Classy! Thanks! Really liking it so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPERTT Report post Posted September 28, 2015 VERY Nice Find!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhawks Report post Posted October 24, 2015 Perfect car right there. Solid choice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGTS Report post Posted October 25, 2015 Thanks guys. Will update with some new pics once the weather clears up. Powder-coated the wheels black, added the GT c/f spoiler, and have installed black emblems and fuel filler door so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underground Racing Report post Posted November 5, 2015 Sick color! You have to come ride in my TT DCT R8 soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGTS Report post Posted November 5, 2015 Sick color! You have to come ride in my TT DCT R8 soon It will happen, sooner rather than later I hope. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrinB Report post Posted November 28, 2015 Congrats. Love the color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedGTS Report post Posted November 29, 2015 Congrats. Love the color. Thanks! Need to take some new pics now that I've powdercoated the wheels and added the GT wing, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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