CloseRC:Also funny: I got a "job" as a "driver" today, for Audi RS/R8 models and even Lamborghini (Huracan/Urus).
That's a great result. I will be interested to see what you think of the Urus. How will this affect your neighbour jealousy issue though?
noone1:Don't like em, but to each their own :)
I love them, so you can see how different we are. 
More photos...
This is not a sticker, even if it may look that way...
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crayphile:RC:Also funny: I got a "job" as a "driver" today, for Audi RS/R8 models and even Lamborghini (Huracan/Urus).That's a great result. I will be interested to see what you think of the Urus. How will this affect your neighbour jealousy issue though?
They won't really see these cars, I leave my R8 at my dealer, get the other car and drive it and if I have to park it over night, I park it in the same spot as my R8 (which is not at my house). No issues and yes, the Lambos would be a problem for sure. Next week, I get the chance to drive a TT RS for 500 km...
Also, there is a bit of a risk involved...if I damage one of the cars, the first 2000 EUR are on me. 
Serious damage, not cosmetic ones. Unfortunately this also includes a windshield (happens often) but I cleared it with my personal liability insurance and they pay for it.
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amazon:I'm not a fan of black wheels in general but these look really good on your car. The paint color works really well with them. Congrats !
That said... 8K ? Ouch.
You need to see them live...honestly. 
Photos don't do it justice.
8k sounds much but it really isn't. The tires alone are almost 2k (Cup 2 R01), tire pressure sensors come extra and there is of course install. The rims are lighter than the original rims, by 7.5 kg (whole wheel set...I think), so almost 2 kg per rim. This is a massive weight difference for a rim, speaking of unsprung weight. Add the lighter tires and you basically have 2 kg flat per wheel. Not bad.
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throt:Will you get a chance at a performance for a weekend
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For a weekend? I don't know. For a day? Probably yes. Dealer has two.
I already drove the Coupe, still waiting to drive my buddy's Spyder (could be a long time though because he wants to run it in properly and he barely drives his cars ). Fantastic car (Coupe), would buy it instantly if I had the cash.
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Apr 20, 2018 3:41:32 PM
CGX car nut:New wheels look great. Congratulations on the new “job.”
I guess I'm not the only one but I love doing it. Had a brand-new RS5 for a weekend, drove to Austria, did over 700 km, this is probably the reason (and they seem to trust me, the manager knows me from his Porsche days).
Speaking of RS5: No more RS5 soon...until the facelift (no kidding). Apparently they need to figure out the whole particulate filter thing (and car might get more power in the process). SQ7 is already dead...no more. No kidding.
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Apr 20, 2018 3:55:17 PM
RC:CGX car nut:New wheels look great. Congratulations on the new “job.”
Speaking of RS5: No more RS5 soon...until the facelift (no kidding). Apparently they need to figure out the whole particulate filter thing (and car might get more power in the process). SQ7 is already dead...no more. No kidding.
Sad news. One potential bright spot in this mess, is that Porsche, Lamborghini, and Bentley have access to more capital and resources to make these changes than if they had remained independent.
Apr 20, 2018 4:23:59 PM
sfo:how do the new wheels compare to OEM 19" forged wheels weight wise?
No clue but it was my understanding that the 19'' rims are a tiny bit heavier than the 20'' (which never made sense but I never put them on a scale, so... ). 
I love the new Cup 2 tires but of course I picked a perfect weather for getting to drive them, we had around 30°C and sunshine last weekend.
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Conny997:Really they look great. I'm always a fan of black wheels on the R8.
Thanks, I know that you like black rims. 
speaking of your new "job": sounds promising.Maybe they need another driver?
They kind of changed the plans for this week though: I was supposed to get a TT RS but now I get a R8 V10 Plus. Bummer. To their defense, I need to bring my R8 to their repair shop because the TPMS doesn't work since they mounted the new wheels.
I heard that the TPMS system automatically saves two sets of wheels only and to add a third (new) one, you need to "delete" one set but you can't do that on your own, they need to do that with the tester in the repair shop. Not sure if this is true though, will find out soon.
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nberry:Christian, you did good. Black wheels are very much in depending on the exterior color.
I'm not sure if you really mean it but I think that the black wheels fit my car perfectly. I love them and this is what counts. 
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Porker:Agree they look really nice, gives a racecar vibe to it.
Thanks , I think this is what Audi Sport wanted, to bring the R8 closer (visually) to the R8 LMS GT4 car.
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Thanks, Nick. 😎
Some sad and some good news regarding the R8: As of next month (May 2018), production of the current R8 will be stopped, no more cars. There will be a facelifted R8 though in autumn/winter, engine gets a particulate filter as well.
Also interesting: Got a 2018 R8 today, only two months old, to drive (sales guy picked up my car to have the TPMS fixed, I don't have time to drive to the dealership). First impression: Exhaust sound is quieter! Quite noticeable, even if it still sounds good. At first I thought I could be wrong but 10 minutes later, my sales guy called me to ask if I modded the exhaust of my car because it sounds way louder than the car he brought me. So it seems that Audi did some exhaust sound tweaking, probably after the R8 disaster of a couple of hundreds of ordered cars being stuck in a US port for months(!) because they were too...loud. No kidding!
Now I am really curious how the facelift will sound!
Bad news in this regard: It seems that the German certification agency for cars, KBA, will put in effect a new legal regulation in May, saying that exhaust systems can never be louder in various driving modes and/or exhaust flaps positions than the regular exhaust sound. Meaning: It is impossible to create "louder" exhaust systems. What is even worse: They say that this is valid for already certified cars as well, if they are louder than stock in various driving modes and/or exhaust flaps positions, so these cars can be seized by police and owners can be asked to get a "fix".
Wonderful times in Germany... 🙄
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noone1:Do you guys have to like testing the loudness of your cars in a yearly microphone inspection or something?
New cars need TÜV (technical inspection) every 36 months, all others every 24 months.
Usually, they test the loudness only if they suspect something.
My R8 has a maximum loudness of 100 dB at idle and 74 dB during driving in the car documents, this is a lot.
Since the measurements are done at a specific rev figure, I think I'm good. At idle, police measured my car at 102 dB, they said this is within the tolerance (up to 103 I think).
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Apr 25, 2018 11:30:56 PM
Apr 26, 2018 12:52:07 AM
Apr 26, 2018 4:34:54 AM
RC:Thanks, Nick. 😎
Some sad and some good news regarding the R8: As of next month (May 2018), production of the current R8 will be stopped, no more cars. There will be a facelifted R8 though in autumn/winter, engine gets a particulate filter as well.
Also interesting: Got a 2018 R8 today, only two months old, to drive (sales guy picked up my car to have the TPMS fixed, I don't have time to drive to the dealership). First impression: Exhaust sound is quieter! Quite noticeable, even if it still sounds good. At first I thought I could be wrong but 10 minutes later, my sales guy called me to ask if I modded the exhaust of my car because it sounds way louder than the car he brought me. So it seems that Audi did some exhaust sound tweaking, probably after the R8 disaster of a couple of hundreds of ordered cars being stuck in a US port for months(!) because they were too...loud. No kidding!
Now I am really curious how the facelift will sound!
Bad news in this regard: It seems that the German certification agency for cars, KBA, will put in effect a new legal regulation in May, saying that exhaust systems can never be louder in various driving modes and/or exhaust flaps positions than the regular exhaust sound. Meaning: It is impossible to create "louder" exhaust systems. What is even worse: They say that this is valid for already certified cars as well, if they are louder than stock in various driving modes and/or exhaust flaps positions, so these cars can be seized by police and owners can be asked to get a "fix".
Wonderful times in Germany... 🙄
One positive for the States is the ability to install different exhaust systems which can help restore the R8’s voice.
Apr 26, 2018 5:17:57 AM
Yes, after you get the car, you can do what you want with the exhaust system in the US (well, in most states, not so sure about California for example). Not over here, aftermarket exhausts are often illegal and with the new regulations... 😩
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noone1:How would they know if you're manipulating the sound or not?
Police has special taskforces specialized in tuning. They stop you, they measure the sound on the stationary car and if the sound exceeds the tolerated value, they send you to the TÜV for a deeper inspection. In Bavaria and other regions, they can impound your car for that. So best advice is: Never argue with German police, even if everything is stock.
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