What to do when seen in your R8

[PSI NRG]

I had a similar experience like this the other day. I was at a local car meet and I spot a gray 06 evo running a "AMS" windshield banner ( Now some of you might be like whats the big deal about that? Well Ams performance doesnt just hand those out to anyone you have to have a pretty serious build) And of course being an Evo fan I knew this so I was excited to talk to the owner. As closer inspection showed the car was no joke it was running a 42r and when I went to compliment the "younger kid" on his car. I got a somewhat smart remark. "How do you know its a 42r?" And I was like well I'm not idiot when someone runs a half radiator and there's a huge turbo hanging off the manifold one could tell. And he proceeds to say hes running the half radiator just to keep the car cooler. Like really? C'mon dude no need to bull shit. Anyways Its just really annoying when I give someone a compliment on the craftsmanship of their car and get the snobby remarks. Ive always been very open about talking about my cars. Sometimes you do get those kids that ask dumb questions but I just smile and laugh a little to myself but I'm still polite. My point is its not always just exotic car owners. I tip my hat to all those who show respect and treat people the same way when it comes to cars.

[Freak_eJ]

I ended up seeing him again at a dealer and (I know I might get flamed for admitting this but...) he offered me a chance to actually drive his R8. I respectfully declined, I in no way wanted to take a chance. If I mess up any car, let alone an R8, I want it to be my own.

I completely agree with what you did. I work with an automotive photographer so I've had chances to drive plenty of supercars, or extremely pricey classic cars. But the negative effects of what might happen while you're behind the wheel, is just not worth the guilt, and possibly the price of having to pay the repair bill... Have you seen what Eddie Griffin to his directors Enzo?

[orzech]

I had a similar experience like this the other day. I was at a local car meet and I spot a gray 06 evo running a "AMS" windshield banner ( Now some of you might be like whats the big deal about that? Well Ams performance doesnt just hand those out to anyone you have to have a pretty serious build) And of course being an Evo fan I knew this so I was excited to talk to the owner. As closer inspection showed the car was no joke it was running a 42r and when I went to compliment the "younger kid" on his car. I got a somewhat smart remark. "How do you know its a 42r?" And I was like well I'm not idiot when someone runs a half radiator and there's a huge turbo hanging off the manifold one could tell. And he proceeds to say hes running the half radiator just to keep the car cooler. Like really? C'mon dude no need to bull shit. Anyways Its just really annoying when I give someone a compliment on the craftsmanship of their car and get the snobby remarks. Ive always been very open about talking about my cars. Sometimes you do get those kids that ask dumb questions but I just smile and laugh a little to myself but I'm still polite. My point is its not always just exotic car owners. I tip my hat to all those who show respect and treat people the same way when it comes to cars.

u sure he wasnt just an idiot that paid for everything and has no clue what was in it. lol

and nothing makes me smile more than seeing a 40/42r on a topmount bolted up to a 4g63 :)

[KfabR8]

Kfab, I hope you're still hanging around on here. You are a great customer and a terrific guy! Order the V10 yet?

Still here - and having one Hell of a good time in my ride. Just under 24K miles on it and I've not had it quite a year. I DRIVE MY R8!!!! (it doesn't just sit in the garage where I don't let people near it - "Stop breathing it's air!" - just don't get that mentality)

Since Spring has sprung here in the dreary Mid-West, the number of people out on the road making "sightings" of me has gone waaaaayyyyy up. The drive by cell phone attacking has become impressive. And, as always, I roll down the window, slow down to get beside the cell phone stalkeratzi, whip out my phone and take a pic of them (well, I point the phone at them and act like it...)

The reaction is usually quite comical - sort of "What the heck?" - sometimes they they laugh, sometimes the act like the little kid that just got busted doing something they weren't supposed to. I get a kick out of it.

I've had issues with very few people.

Mustang Morons at a stop lights - why does every one of these idiots think I want to race them??? Sorry, but if you're driving a Discustang, please just go on about your rat killing and leave me alone. I'm not interested in racing you. (unless I'm in my RS6 and you have no clue what just dusted your sorry ass...)

The most recent (Saturday night) was quite comical - Had some kid (doubt he was 25) with, what I'm assuming was his girl friend riding shotgun and a couple in the back pull up along side me in one of those Pontiac G6's on the highway. He goes into downshift mode, starts gunning the engine, making himself look a tad bit silly.

I signaled, got over to get off at an exit ramp and G6 Boy makes a three lane dive and proceeds to get within about 15 feet of my tail (at about 75 mph). I tapped the brakes (just enough to activate the brake lights saying "Back off") and he just stayed on my tail. Okay, brake check time - he really needed to go away - traffic was thick. I noticed the front end of his car bob down - he over braked instead of just throttling down. Followed me down the ramp, getting in the lane beside me, still revving the engine trying to get me to react, I guess.

By the third light I was tired of this idiot holding up traffic so he could stay beside me, trying to get me to race him (like I would? - and like I would in downtown Saturday night traffic? - I don't need any more little yellow pieces of paper handed to me by the nice man with the lights on top of his car, thank you.).

My windows were down and I finally looked over and said "You must have owned a Mustang before you got that thing." He got all twisted and called me an asshole. I smiled, waved and said "Thank you!". Pissed him off even more.

Probably the best comment that's been heard (by my fiance) was when we were driving back from out west. Stopped to get fuel, I hopped out of the car and headed off to drain my tank and a couple of guys said something about "He doesn't own that car, I guarantee it. He works for the guy that owns it." - I can see how they'd think that. I wear worn out blue jean shorts, a T-shirt (usually w/some sort of off road racing logo on it) and flip flops. Not what you'd expect to see getting out of an R8. (I don't own a suit, tie or belt)

I have fun in my car - that's why I got it. I can't see being a dick to people when they see the car - Hell, the thing's gorgeous! It stands out and it's hard not to notice.

I'm looking forward to the day that I see another R8 on the road (I've been from the East Coast to Vegas in it, all over Phoenix, Scottsdale and Ohio and I've never seen another R8 other than on a showroom floor) so I can pull up along side them, whip out my phone and take a picture.

[scott1961]

Have had mine for two weeks and can't believe all the thumbs up, picture taking and comments whenever I stop. Car has been out a couple years but it seems no one drives them? Mine is a daily driver but have never seen another. I go to a lot of shows now and when I had my RS4 Cab and never even saw one at them. Audi should give me freebies for getting the car out and seen.

[KfabR8]

Two cell phone attackers yesterday. It's fun taking their picture back at them. They're not quite sure what to do.

The guy in the truck was hysterical. Kept hanging out, trying to get me to come up along side and pass him.

[Kerschera4]

let guys drive your R8 eh? let me know when you're in anderson twp.

also what color is your rs6? i see a blue on occasionally in maderia on my way home from work

[KfabR8]

Mine's blue w/black OZ rims. It's probably me that you see. I don't see them around here anymore at all. Was a white one and a red one that I used to see, but not for a while.