Bored: Added this 2012 Audi R8 V10- Klassen Wheels- GMG Exhaust and Springs

[Vic55]

Im still in the M Family with my M6. I just wanted to expanded my German ownership to 4 brands now.

My apologies for the cell phone pics up front but I wanted to share once I got the wheels on. I actually found this V10 about 3 weeks ago on the lot and got a great deal. I have and had a lot of dual clutch cars but have also had an SMG (similar to the R tronic) so I wasnt afraid or worried about the transmission as some might be.

First thing I did was contact my local area Audi mod expert GMG Racing. They are here in Orange County, CA and have a ton of experience on R8's. The owner James Sofronas actually races on the ALMS and won the GT Class at the recent Long Beach Grand Prix. I had taken my previous 997.1TT there for work so I knew I was in good hands. Allen Ward, the Service Manager, hooked me up with their amazing GMG GT exhaust and GMG lowering springs. The exhaust is out of this world soundwise- just incredible. The springs are the perfect set up for me, not too low but visually enhancing (20mm drop at all corners). I then did the GIAC tune (another local tuner) who partners with GMG with their products. This gave me piece of mind since all the R&D on the tune was matched up with the exhaust I got. Ill post dyno sheets as well but on the low reading GMG mustang dyno I got 440hp versus low 400's stock... good gains in my book and this was at the wheels on an AWD car

The wheels are by Klassen and are style M52 in gunmetal. I wanted to retain the stock tires since they were brand new so we built a 19x8.5 and 19x11 setup with just more aggressive offsets to fill in the gaps. I was very impressed with the quality and function of the wheels. My stock wheels (titanium split 5 spokes) weighed with tires 43lbs up front (per corner) and 55lbs (per corner) in the rear. The stock wheels are forged so I knew that cutting weight would be tight. The Klassens actually weighed 1 lb less up front (with tires per corner) and 2 lbs less in the rear (per corner). I didnt weigh the wheels alone but assume they were under 19 lbs in the front and right at 20 in the rear which to me is perfect for my needs; street driving.

Special thanks:
GMG Racing and Allen Ward
Frank and Angel at Klassen Wheels
Osman at Audi-OEM for the face lift badge (black badges just arrived last night so Ill get em on soon)
Andre at Hofele for his rear carbon lip spoiler- tremendous quality and fitment.









Here is a vid of the exhaust done by GMG on a V10. Mine is actually the GT exhaust which has 3 1/2 inches of piping and the sound is even better. Let me tell you this, the car in person is just amazing in sound (sorry cliche but true). I get so many thumbs up for the sound alone:

[rjb5183]

Looks awesome!

[RPiM5]

That drop is perfect Vic and so are the wheels! I'm usually not a fan of aftermarket wheels on an R8 cause I like the stock ones so much, but man you've nailed it. You doing Targa next Saturday??

[Tylerstar]

Very nice wheels, I like how they give the R8 contrast with the carbon fiber.

[bmellion]

just great looking!

[Grayblack]

So clean Vic.

[M54ccibo]

Looks fantastic Vic.

[thebishman]

Looks awesome Vic. Congrats. Damn how I wish I had kept my R8 now!! lol GMG are a great shop.
Bish

[Fly M5]

Wow...love the wheels! Ordered Klassen M52R in Gloss black

[URBAN LEGEND]

Looks awesome. Just needs a stage 4 tune now.

[wisesoul]

I remember seeing that car at the dealer weeks ago. Didn't think it could look better. I was way wrong, this is phenomenal. I'd pay big bucks to have the sound that car makes.

[Rob///M5]

Sick dude. I want a ride in this now

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by rjb5183

Looks awesome!

Originally Posted by Tylerstar

Very nice wheels, I like how they give the R8 contrast with the carbon fiber.

Originally Posted by bmellion

just great looking!

Originally Posted by Grayblack

So clean Vic.

Originally Posted by M54ccibo

Looks fantastic Vic.

Originally Posted by thebishman

Looks awesome Vic. Congrats. Damn how I wish I had kept my R8 now!! lol GMG are a great shop.
Bish

Originally Posted by Fly M5

Wow...love the wheels! Ordered Klassen M52R in Gloss black

Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

Looks awesome. Just needs a stage 4 tune now.

Originally Posted by Rob///M5

Sick dude. I want a ride in this now

Thanks guys for all the words... Its an amazing car- especially because its not all about speed. The magnetic suspsension does create an incredible neutral feel especially in super high speed turns (triple digits plus). It inspires confidence yet can be a real daily driver (not for me though).

Originally Posted by RPiM5

That drop is perfect Vic and so are the wheels! I'm usually not a fan of aftermarket wheels on an R8 cause I like the stock ones so much, but man you've nailed it. You doing Targa next Saturday??

Sorry Dave no Targa--- Im assuming you are all in though right?

Originally Posted by wisesoul

I remember seeing that car at the dealer weeks ago. Didn't think it could look better. I was way wrong, this is phenomenal. I'd pay big bucks to have the sound that car makes.

Thanks man, you were there the day I inked the deal cause you say my m5 right? And Ill 100000% second the sound part--- in fawking credible.

[uhn2000]

Love the R8 Nice setup.

[PrimeTimeJohn]

Looks awesome! Nice drop and wheels. Clean look.

[Nate@IND]

wow! M6 and R8 V10? Congrats

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by uhn2000

Love the R8 Nice setup.

well you got a freaking GT man!!!!!!!!!!!!

[uhn2000]

Originally Posted by Vic55

well you got a freaking GT man!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hehe..

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by uhn2000

Hehe..

So what do you feel is faster/quicker?

With my mods (exhaust and tune) I know my R8 is faster off the line... up top I think the M5 and the M6 (which was faster than my 5) will pull with the superior tranny and no awd parasitic loss.

Was wondering your thoughts?

[Cubicinches]

Looks great, Vic. Great choice of wheel. Now you've got me considering that one for my M5.

[uhn2000]

Originally Posted by Vic55

So what do you feel is faster/quicker?

With my mods (exhaust and tune) I know my R8 is faster off the line... up top I think the M5 and the M6 (which was faster than my 5) will pull with the superior tranny and no awd parasitic loss.

Was wondering your thoughts?

Well the R8GT is really RWD biased and you can feel it when driving back to back with non GT (85% goes to the rear on the GT). The GT also has 560 HP with about 400lbs of torque so I am pretty certain as amazing as my M5 is the GT would be faster. Also keep in mind I have the M5 MT version so its already losing out because of the shifting. I will race my buddy tonight as we drop off the cars to detail and wrap.

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by uhn2000

Well the R8GT is really RWD biased and you can feel it when driving back to back with non GT (85% goes to the rear on the GT). The GT also has 560 HP with about 400lbs of torque so I am pretty certain as amazing as my M5 is the GT would be faster. Also keep in mind I have the M5 MT version so its already losing out because of the shifting. I will race my buddy tonight as we drop off the cars to detail and wrap.

I look forward to this. Video please