[DrivenbyReal]

To all of my R8 owners out there I would love to know... in your opinion....what the single most effective mod you have done to your R8 V10? Is it the exhaust or the tune? Or something else. I have heard some incredible gains with both the tune and the exhaust but just wanted to get a consensus. Considering the cost to install the exhaust as well..

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[jamieuk]

Track driving lessons from a trained instructor.

 

[FoD]

Shift knob from Lathe Works.

 

[seannyELITE]

1st would have to be an exhaust, particularly the rev9 ones as far as bang for you buck, but really just about any aftermarket exhaust just makes the R8 sound so much better. After that, controversially, I'd say the Sprintbooster/Pedal Commander/Pedal Box. They're super cheap and make an immediate, noticeable difference.

 

[Trev450]

For me it was an exhaust (Capristo) and an ECU tune (APR).

 

[andy bell]

In order of priority I would rate as follows:
1. Tune. Extra 80hp plus better throttle feel right away
2. Lighter wheels with good tires and more aggressive offset. Better looks, handling and feels like another 20hp on top
3. Exhaust. Sound to match performance and even better handling due to removed 10-15kg from the rear.

 

[WinterRunner]

1) Tune (VF)
2) Titanium straightpipes (Avior)
3) smooth intake tubes (Reid)
4) radar detector (Uniden R7)

Also good coilovers and tires make things tighter.

 

[Blinkerfluid22]

Exhaust 10000%


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[ajsherrill]

1) Tune (VF)
2) Titanium straightpipes (Avior)
3) smooth intake tubes (Reid)
4) radar detector (Uniden R7)

Also good coilovers and tires make things tighter.

Why do you think smooth intakes tubes make a difference? Not arguing, just want to know..

AJ

 

[ajsherrill]

In order of priority I would rate as follows:
1. Tune. Extra 80hp plus better throttle feel right away
2. Lighter wheels with good tires and more aggressive offset. Better looks, handling and feels like another 20hp on top
3. Exhaust. Sound to match performance and even better handling due to removed 10-15kg from the rear.

andy bell, what tune are you using to get 80hp? Is it on a V8 or 10?

AJ

 

[RS4Cab]

Money wise for me it has to be Pedalbox, $300 and really feel the difference

 

[blackoptic]

1 - The Audi R8 Track Initiation on the COTA F1 track

2 - The APR Stage 1 tune

 

[andy bell]

andy bell, what tune are you using to get 80hp? Is it on a V8 or 10?

AJ

I used MTM in Germany, but I think they have rep in FL (MTM USA)

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It is v10..

 

[WinterRunner]

Of course the smooth tubes make a difference otherwise nobody would do them.

 

[Protegimus]

If you don't already have them:
1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres

Totally surpass the performance (turn in, feel, grip in less than perfect driving conditions) of the awful stock Pirelli's.

 

[CraigFulton]

Ceramic coating.

 

[MonsterR8]

1. Hot girl in the passenger seat
2. What everyone else said

 

[Mr. Corey]

This is a great thread!! Just picked up a low 4900 mile Gated Suzuka. Starting with exhaust and tune right away!!! Still haven't decided on which tune..... Thinking Fabspeed or Capristo for exhaust.

 

[TO.R8V10+]

1. Hot girl in the passenger seat
2. What everyone else said

Send link regards to how to acquire the first mod listed, please!😆

 

[N0mad17]

1. 2WD Conversion
2. Exhaust
3. Tune