http://www.audizine.com/forum/ Discussion Forum relating to the all-new R8 sports coupe. en Fri, 24 May 2013 02:54:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.audizine.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.audizine.com/forum/ http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/541918-GMG-Sofronas-Take-Incredible-Third-Victory-of-Season?goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 16:49:34 GMT GMG, Sofronas Take Incredible Third Victory of Season Image:... GMG, Sofronas Take Incredible Third Victory of Season



AUSTIN, Texas (May 19, 2013)- In what has been an unbelievable 2013 Pirelli World Challenge Season, GMG’s James Sofronas took his third victory of the season during this weekend’s fourth and fifth rounds at Circuit of the Americas.

“Wow, what an incredible day,” stated Sofronas. “Yesterday’s race with Johnny showed we knew we had a good car, and once again luck was on our side today. The key to this entire season has been having a reliable and consistent car in the Audi R8 LMS, and a crew that has been relentless in looking over every detail. The support we’ve had from Audi on this program has obviously been instrumental, and the guys have been working non-stop to get us here. I’m glad we can celebrate with all of them.”

Following a successful test at the brand-new Austin, Texas facility, the entire Global Motorsports Group (GMG) came in to this weekend’s rounds of the championship knowing that they had a team capable of victory. With a series-record seven cars entered by the team, five of them being the Audi R8 LMS, Sofronas never lost a step in pursuit of his first series championship.

Starting Saturday’s fourth round from the second position, James’ No. 14 Mobil 1 / Children’s Tumor Foundation Audi R8 LMS had a fairly quiet race. Falling back during the standing start, a spirited battle between Sofronas and the No. 8 Cadillac of Andy Pilgrim as well as GMG teammate Duncan Ende led to race-leader Johnny O’Connell building a healthy lead over the field. While Sofronas would comfortably place himself in second during the later stages of the race, the pace of O’Connell’s No. 3 Cadillac was simply too much, with James finishing second; his fourth straight podium.

During today’s fifth round, however, the race would take a significantly different turn. Starting on the front row, the Audi R8 LMS would fall back to third behind the leading Cadillacs. By lap three, the Cadillac of O’Connell would pull to the side with mechanical gremlins. With Sofronas now in second, the balance over the course of the race for the Audi allowed the No. 14 to gain ground on the now-leading Cadillac of Pilgrim. Over time, the consistency of the No. 14 was simply too much for Pilgrim, with Sofronas taking the lead on lap eight and never looking back.

It would be the third victory in five races for James’ 2013 effort, and the Villa Park, California resident has never been off the podium this season.

For Duncan Ende’s No. 24 STANDD / Merchant Services, Ltd. Audi R8 LMS, a seventh and fifth-place finish were not indicative of the Californian’s overall showing.

After qualifying seventh for Saturday’s round, Ende made immediate work of the field in front of him, eventually finding himself glued to Sofronas’ rear-end during the middle stages of the race. Fighting his teammate hard for a podium position, a late re-start would allow Alex Figge’s No. 9 Volvo to put Ende behind, eventually fading back to seventh in the mix, and literally finishing 0.1 seconds behind Mike Skeen’s No. 2 Corvette in a last lap drag race.

For today’s round, Ende was determined to translate his third starting position into his first career Pirelli World Challenge podium. For much of the race it looked like that would finally materialize. Never losing site of his teammate, Ende pursued Sofronas during the entirety of the race. Finding himself in third after O’Connell’s retirement, Ende would spend a good deal of the middle portion of the race battling with the Cadillac of Andy Pilgrim, eventually making the pass with less than 10 laps to go. Sitting in second, a late-race caution would put Duncan right behind race leader James Sofronas for a three-lap shootout to the end. Unfortunately, a punctured left rear tire prior to the caution would create a handful for Ende, eventually leading to Pilgrim passing him on the re-start. Ende would nurse the car home for the final laps, eventually settling for fifth.

“Another crazy weekend, what do I say?” stated Ende. “I was disappointed with Friday’s qualifying, so it was great to come back on Saturday and immediately catch up to James. We didn’t have any mechanical issues and we were finally able to show our ability, but I just caught some bad breaks in traffic and fell back. Today was another great race, we just slipped at the end with the tire. I was really hoping to race James at the end and finally come home with some hardware, but I went wide to avoid crashing into Andy, and from there I was just trying to nurse the car home. It’s disappointing to miss the podium again, but at least we were in contention all weekend and free of mechanical issues.”

For Alex Welch’s No. 08 Spyder / Lasso Audi R8 LMS, a quiet weekend would net two top-10 finishes for the Colorado resident. On Saturday, Welch would run consistent and trouble free to an eventual ninth-place finish. Running one of the fastest laps in the field, Alex was part of a massive mid-field battle, never putting a scratch on the car in the process.

Looking for another top-10 on Sunday, Welch set his fastest lap of the weekend during the race’s third lap, once again fighting hard with the Corvette of Mike Skeen and the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 of Tim Pappas, eventually taking sixth.

“I’m pretty happy with the weekend,” stated Welch. “The strength of James’ and Duncan’s runs showed just how good the program is, and with a little less traffic I think we could have the No. 08 right there. It was great to run clean with Tim and Mike, and I think we found a few things that will help us this season. I definitely have my eyes set on a podium at my next race.”

For Bret Curtis, a mixed weekend was on hand for the Westlake Village, California resident. After showing strong during practice, Curtis showed the potential of the No. 32 Spectra Resources Audi R8 LMS by qualifying the car in fifth on Friday.

Unfortunately, the highlights stopped there as Curtis had a difficult race on Saturday. On lap five, an errant Porsche crashed hard in to the No. 32, causing unrepairable damage to Curtis’ vehicle and retiring in 16th place.

Hoping for better results on Sunday, a hard weekend of car repairs by the GMG crew would give Curtis another great car, however unfortunate luck would rear its head again. On the first turn of the race, another incident would cause damage yet again, this time allowing Curtis to continue on, though wounded, to a quiet ninth.

“We definitely could have used a little better luck out here,” stated Curtis. “I was really pumped after Friday. To qualify in fifth we showed our potential, the guys really gave me a good car. Saturday’s incident was really unfortunate. The other driver’s move was nothing I would have expected, and pretty frustrating. The guys did a great job getting the car turned around. Unfortunately, contact again today before I was out of the first turn kind of ruined any hope of doing well, but at least we were able to get a top-10 out of it. The potential is definitely there for some great results, hopefully it will show soon.”

Running a forgettable weekend was team newcomer Mike Hedlund. Driving the No. 40 Audi R8 LMS, the Woodside, California native showed considerable ability in a car he’d never driven prior to this weekend. Qualifying at a similar time to his teammates, Mike went in to the weekend with high expectations. However, a series of mechanical problems would prove otherwise. During Saturday’s race, an overheating issue while in sixth place would cause Hedlund to retire, eventually credited with 15th. Twenty-four hours later, the driver would retire again with gearbox issues.

“It definitely wasn’t the weekend we had wanted,” stated Hedlund. “It’s part of racing to have mechanical gremlins like this, hopefully it’s all out of the way now for next time. I really appreciate all the effort that the GMG guys put into the car, and it would have been nice to have had some results. Regardless, I appreciate the opportunity, and wish the team the best for the year!”

Finally, Bill Ziegler’s No. 95 Swisher Racing Pontiac would also have a very mixed weekend in the GTS category. Continuing to develop their machine, a promising series of runs in practice and qualifying were unfortunately marred by mechanical retirements on Saturday and Sunday.

“It definitely wasn’t the weekend we’d hoped for,” stated Ziegler. “Development is a big part of this program, and unfortunately it means you can have weekends like this one. I appreciate all the work that the GMG guys did to get us here, and we’ll get them at Detroit.”

With the team putting a very strong stamp on the Pirelli World Challenge GT Championship, there is little time to relax as the team prepares for the next round in just two weeks. The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix will hold the sixth and seventh rounds of the championship on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2.

NBC Sports Network will feature television coverage of this weekend’s race at Circuit of the Americas on Sunday, June 16, at 5PM ET.

About GMG



Founded in 2001 by James Sofronas and Fabryce Kutyba, GMG has quickly established itself as North America’s premier performance tuning and racing facility. What began as a small 1200 sq. ft. shop, maintaining two race cars, has grown into a 30,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art performance tuning, racing and service facility located in (Orange County) Santa Ana, California. The staff's experience, attention to detail, and passion are what make GMG the choice of professionals and enthusiasts world wide. Whether you want to maximize the performance of your street car, or race wheel-to-wheel on both amateur and professional racing series across North America, GMG’s reputation for service and quality is unmatched.

Learn more at www.gmgracing.com


About Mobil 1

Conventional oil is simply refined crude oil. Mobil 1 synthetic oil, however, is not only refined, but it is also distilled, purified, and broken down into its basic molecules. It is then rebuilt and added to, so that it can better protect against wear, high heat, cold weather and sludge buildup. Ultimately, this process helps your car’s engine run better for longer. You can explore more about these benefits below.

Learn more at www.mobiloil.com


About Lasso

Lasso is a request-based, sharing network predicated on a very simple idea: You have something that I want—and you may not even know it until I ask for it. With so much content cluttering our phones, tablets, PCs and social networks, it can be difficult to seek out and find the specific items of interest to you. Friends or colleagues may not share this content with you directly because they’re drowning in data overload themselves. Often, these friends aren’t sure exactly what you want. Lasso makes it easy for you to round up the digital content you want from friends—simply by asking for it. By putting the onus on the requester, instead of the person holding the content, you’ll be in a much better position to actually receive the digital content you’re interested in.
Learn more at www.lasso.me


About Merchant Services Ltd.

In 2001 Merchant Services Ltd. was founded with three basic principles in mind: quality, service, and commitment. Inspired by our racing heritage we pride ourself in providing the highest level of customer service and support 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Merchant Services Ltd. develops long term relationships with both our merchants and banking partners allowing us to have the highest customer retention rate in the industry. Founded by a professional race car driver, innovation and efficiency have always been our core competencies, ensuring that our merchants receive the cutting edge solutions their businesses need.
Learn more at www.merchantservicesltd.com


About Spyder

Spyder was founded by avid skier and outdoor athlete David Jacobs. He rose to world-class rankings as a competitive skier, and stayed connected to the sport he loves by coaching, designing related products, and building one of the most powerful brands in the industry. His dedication to the sport of skiing and the Spyder brand is as inspiring as it is intriguing. Spyder's growth exploded over the turn of the century, and the company is now the largest ski-specialty brand in the world. David has recently discovered the adrenaline rush in racing classic Formula One cars, finding success - not surprisingly - in this new pastime. For a man who's thrived on sports, technology, and professional advancement, the world is sure to see David go a few more times around the track.

Learn more at www.spyder.com

About Spectra Resources

Spectra Resources is a specialized trading company designed for buyers and sellers to purchase and sell steel in any part of the world efficiently and economically.
Learn more at www.spectraresources.com

About STANDD

Stop Texting And Distracted Driving (STANDD) was founded by Diveeta Thompson, whose son Rodney lost his life while driving. There were numerous factors that played a factor - speed, music, and texting. In an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of texting and driving, Diveeta founded STANDD and has been working diligently throughout her home state of Indiana and nationally through Duncan Ende's motorsports program to spread the message of the dangers of distracted driving. STANDD also promotes the Rodney O. Thompson II Scholarship, which was established to help young people fulfill their goal of attending college after high school.
Learn more at www.standd.org
Learn more at www.racersroast.com

About Swisher

The company began in 1861 when David Swisher received a small cigar business in settlement of a debt. Back then, cigars were only a sideline for Swisher and his four sons, just one of many products that they hawked across the Midwest for the “rolling stores” or wagons. Today, Swisher International, Inc. is a leader in the tobacco business, accounting for one-third of the United States' cigar sales and is America’s largest cigar exporter.
Learn more at www.swisher.com

About United Steel Supply

United Steel Supply is a leading distributor and processor of steel products dedicated to the metal building industry in the United States.
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Carlos Lago pits the 2014 Nissan GTR Track Pack against the 2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus. Performance wise, both these allwheel drive monsters represent the cream of the crop from their respective manufacturers. Nissan's GTR comes out of the gate swinging with it's track pack, but the R8 packs a twinclutch transmission as well as more power than previous R8's. In between some dynamic testing canyon carving, Randy Pobst weighs in with his two cents as he joins Carlos at the Streets of Willow racetrack. ]]> R8 gary0006 http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/541743-2014-Nissan-GT-R-Track-Pack-vs-Audi-R8-V-10-Plus http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/541520-San-Diego-Audi-Crew-quot-SDAC-quot?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 17:42:00 GMT Hey Guys we have created a closed group on Facebook for to bring the San diego Audi Crew together,... Hey Guys we have created a closed group on Facebook for to bring the San diego Audi Crew together, we will use this group to stay in the loop with everything, Cruises, Meets, and anything else that might be going on. please request an ad and will accept it. Lets get Audis back out in the scenes. This is an Audi Owner/Driver Page in the San Diego area, looking forward to having some of you there. Being part of the group also gets you discounts and deals at Local Shops.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/548905075153912/

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Be safe. ]]> R8 http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/541520-San-Diego-Audi-Crew-quot-SDAC-quot http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/540631-OEMplus-Short-Sale-on-Select-Items!-Check-it-out!?goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 17:22:13 GMT *OEMplus is offering a short sale on some specific items, this sale price ends on May 24th! The... OEMplus is offering a short sale on some specific items, this sale price ends on May 24th!

The items are listed below, click on the image to go the item on their respective sites.

HID Foglight Conversion Kit:


Cupra R Lip Spoiler:


Universal Rear View Camera Interface:


FISCON Handsfree Bluetooth - Basic Plus - Audi:
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Also, www.kufatec.com and www.eurohitches.com are having a storewide sale of 15% ending on May 15th as well. ]]> R8 OEMplus.com http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/540232-OEMplus-GRILL-SALE-ENDS-IN-TWO-DAYS! http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539942-Stock-up-on-detailing-gear-before-Memorial-Day-DetailersDomain-com?goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 12:12:18 GMT Image: http://i467.photobucket.com/albums/rr36/detailersdomain/premem_slider_zpsf5bdcebf.jpg ...

We would like to get your Memorial Day gear out to you asap.

Here is a 15% off code: PREMEM

We also have $8.88 flat rate shipping on orders over $50.00
(within the lower 48 states)

Start right now
Ends on 5/13/13 Midnight EST

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Restrictions:
- Rupes and Flex Polishers
- No stacking codes
- Sorry guys no going back and crediting orders ]]> R8 DetailersDomain http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539942-Stock-up-on-detailing-gear-before-Memorial-Day-DetailersDomain-com http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539912-R8-vinyl?goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 04:18:40 GMT Got a few audi R8 vinyl wall decals for sale... Got a few audi R8 vinyl wall decals for sale
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...id=61887128803 ]]> R8 segner70 http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539912-R8-vinyl http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539868-X-Post-Audizine-quot-pre-Wuste-quot-GTG-at-Hofbräuhaus-Las-Vegas-05-31-13?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 22:15:31 GMT Audizine "pre-Wuste" GTG at Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas - Friday, May 31st @ 8PM


Hello all,

We're coming back out to Las Vegas at the end of the month, so I figured we may as well hold a little gathering for us Audizine folk. Whether you live in Nevada, are just visiting for the weekend, are going to the Wuste show or not...come hang out and grab a beer and/or a bratwurst at the Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas!

If you're on Facebook, please RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/257972424349117/

You can invite friends and fellow AZ'ers on Facebook through the link above as well.



If you're not on Facebook, or just want to discuss this GTG, please see the main thread in the NZ/AZ Regional Forum.

[az] ]]> R8 Anthony http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539868-X-Post-Audizine-quot-pre-Wuste-quot-GTG-at-Hofbräuhaus-Las-Vegas-05-31-13 http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539815-APR-Southern-Worthersee-2013-On-Site-Sale-BBQ-and-Free-Installs-Including-Exhausts!?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 18:12:06 GMT Image: http://www.goapr.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sowo-2013.png APR is a proud...

APR is a proud sponsor of Southern Worthersee in Helen George and will be on site all weekend!

Stop by the APR paddock Friday, May 17th from 5 to 7 for free burgers and brats! APR will also open sales at this time for those looking to take advantage of extra special pricing on APR Intercoolers and APR High Pressure Fuel Pumps, both at $899, while limited supplies last.

On Saturday and Sunday morning we'll be up bright an early with a large inventory of APR, Volkswagen RacingLine, Brembo and VW Driver Gear products on hand. Special sales pricing will be offered to all who attend and any items not in stock will be delivered to your door with free shipping. Check out our Turbo Towers to see our high quality Stage 3 Turbo and Supercharger Systems in the flesh!

Take advantage of LABOR FREE installs on most of the following Categories:

• APR ECU Upgrades and Reflashes
• APR Exhaust Installs
• APR/VWR Intakes
• APR High Pressure fuel Pumps
• APR R1 DV
• APR Boost Tap

No appointment necessary for most installs. For Exhaust installs, call ahead of time as the lifts fill quickly! (334) 502-5181.

Our booth is conveniently located on the main road, right next to Volkswagen of America. Driving in for a free install should be a cinch with no long traffic lines!



Stop by our booth to see a wide array of APR's products both current and up and coming on several vehicles. We'll have the Grand-AM Rolex R8 on display along side our R8 V8 streetcar with the upcoming APR Stage III TVS1740 Supercharger System. Check out the B8 S4 3.0 TFSI Stage III Supercharger System and TTRS Stage III Turbocharger System as they near release to the public. The BFG Max R! and Vortex Superbeetle will all make an appearance along side several other vehicles in our fleet.

Full Sale Details



A Fully Loaded ECU Includes Your Choice of 4 of the Following Programs:

• Stock Mode :: Original Mapping and Performance
• APR 91 Octane Performance Mode
• APR 93 Octane Performance Mode
• APR 100 Octane Performance Mode
• APR Valet Mode :: Limits RPMs and Power Output

A Fully Loaded ECU Includes The Following Features:

• APR Fault Code Erase :: Erases Fault ECU Fault Codes
• APR Security Lockout :: Locks Advanced Functionality of Cruise Control, Password Protected
• APR Anti-Theft :: Disables Throttle to Render Vehicle Inoperable, Password Protected

Some exceptions apply. Diesel engines only contain stock and performance maps. Some ECU features not available.

APR Hardware Sale

• APR Carbonio Carbon Fiber Intake Systems - 10% Off!
• APR Exhaust Systems - 10% Off!
• APR Stage III, III+, K04 and Supercharger Systems - 10% Off!
• APR Intercooler and CPS Systems - 10% Off! APR FSI Intercooler $899 while supplies last!
• APR Motorsport Hardware, R1 DV, Bypipe, Fueling, Hoses, Etc - 10% to 15% Off! APR HPFP $899 while supplies last!
• APR Brembo Brake Kits - Free Shipping!
• DXD Clutch Kits - Free Shipping!

Some exceptions may apply.

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]]> R8 Arin@APR http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539815-APR-Southern-Worthersee-2013-On-Site-Sale-BBQ-and-Free-Installs-Including-Exhausts! http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539590-Audi-R8-w-HRE-Wheels?goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 16:32:19 GMT Audi R8 | Pfaff Tuning | HRE P40SC | H&R Springs | Ontario, Canada

Enjoy!

-Jorge







]]> R8 HRE Wheels http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539590-Audi-R8-w-HRE-Wheels http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539589-Audi-R8-w-HRE-Wheels?goto=newpost Thu, 09 May 2013 16:29:55 GMT Audi R8 | Pfaff Tuning | HRE P40SC | H&R Springs | Ontario, Canada

Enjoy!

-Jorge







]]> R8 HRE Wheels http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539589-Audi-R8-w-HRE-Wheels http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539481-Anyone-local-to-Lancaster-County-PA?goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 22:05:22 GMT Anyone local to Lancaster County, PA?

I'm a photographer from that area and looking to shoot an R8 cause well we all know why, always want to capture a beauty like that. If anyone is interested please reply!
Thanks!

Here is some of my work:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/denispodmarkov/ ]]> R8 dpod http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539481-Anyone-local-to-Lancaster-County-PA http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539430-Excelerate-Performance-Announces-An-Exclusive-Partnership-with-ADV-1-Wheels-In-NE!!!?goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 16:51:22 GMT Image: http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d121/Excelerate/XLR8LogoJPG.jpg We are happy to...

We are happy to announce our newest exclusive partnership in the Northeast US: ADV.1 Wheels. In addition to being the exclusive distributor for APR, SPM, Active Autowerke, HPA in much of the Northeast, Excelerate Performance is now the exclusive distributor for Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire for ADV.1. We will be utilizing our extensive wholesale network to equip local dealers throughout the region with the ability to provide ADV.1 to their customers locally. We already are working on a custom wheel set for our shop 12 TT-RS build and it should be the first of many exciting projects that they will bring to the table. More information can be found here:

http://www.adv1wheels.com/blog/adv-1...e-performance/



More information and photos can be found on ADV1's website: http://www.adv1wheels.com/adv1wheels/home.php ]]> R8 Excelerate http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539430-Excelerate-Performance-Announces-An-Exclusive-Partnership-with-ADV-1-Wheels-In-NE!!! http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539324-GMG-introduces-the-Brembo-GT-and-GTR-kits-for-the-Audi-R8?goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 00:58:32 GMT GMG has worked with Brembo /Race Tecchnologies to bring you the first brembo GT and GTR kits for... GMG has worked with Brembo /Race Tecchnologies to bring you the first brembo GT and GTR kits for the Audi R8 V8 V10 and GT models

We are now taking pre-orders on these kits.


Front kit GT -380MMx32mm 2 piece with 6 piston caliper $4595.00
Rear kit GT 380x32mm 2 piece with 6 piston caliper $4595.00


Front kit GTR same size rotors as above with GTR caliper
Front $8995.00 - Rear $8995.00

Your choice of caliper colors for the GT kit.


For those of you who want a step above GMG is also offering a exclusive Brembo Race system that is what we run on the R8 LMS Race cars and has been fitted on our GMG R8 LeMans 780 Twin Turbo.
Please inquire for more info.


We are now taking PRE-ORDERS on this kit as they are going into production.

Installation available at GMG.

Please call or email for special Audizine pricing.
__________________ ]]> R8 Fabryce@GMG http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539324-GMG-introduces-the-Brembo-GT-and-GTR-kits-for-the-Audi-R8 http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/539234-My-R8-V10-Ibis-White-Klassen-Wheels-GMG-Exhaust-GMG-Lowering-Springs-Other-Mods?goto=newpost Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:05 GMT My apologies for the cell phone pics up front but I wanted to share once I got the wheels on. I... 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.

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:

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