Pulled up next to an Audi R8! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

43Camaro · 03-21-2015, 10:36 PM

I was on my way home tonight when I was stopped at a red. A metallic blue Audi R8 was to the right of me in a transition lane that had to merge into my lane in about 200 yards.

I'm not familiar with these Audis, as they are about 7 times more expensive than my camaro. Let's just say he was a little surprised when he had to merge behind me. I'm not saying I was in the faster car, but he didn't get his $200,000 worth of car, cash to performance was a victory for me.

My bow tie is not marked, and pretty much has been completey bolted up with upgraded suspension. That Audi was a neat looking car. Not sure if it was the V10 or lesser model. I think he was shocked he couldn't clear enough room to make the transition in front of me..

Homer2 · 03-21-2015, 10:39 PM

Those cars are damned sexy.

43Camaro · 03-21-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Homer2

Those cars are damned sexy.

It was weird, I thought it was a ricer based on its size. It looked like it had one tire on the back the whole with of the car...

Homer2 · 03-21-2015, 10:44 PM

The ones I have heard have also sounded great. Now I sound like a fanboy LoL

43Camaro · 03-21-2015, 10:47 PM

Looked just like this..I'm fairly loud, so I couldn't really hear him..

MileMAN402 · 03-21-2015, 11:25 PM

V8 R8s are slowww. V10 is the only one worth buying IMO. Funny though, I spanked a Camaro in my S6 tonight.

43Camaro · 03-21-2015, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MileMAN402

V8 R8s are slowww. V10 is the only one worth buying IMO. Funny though, I spanked a Camaro in my S6 tonight.

I have no idea which model it was. I was surprised based on the looks it wasn't faster though.

MileMAN402 · 03-21-2015, 11:39 PM

Yeah the 4.2 is pretty disappointing. On the other hand, most people don't expect my stock daily driver 4 door to have a twin turbo V8.

43Camaro · 03-21-2015, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MileMAN402

Yeah the 4.2 is pretty disappointing. On the other hand, most people don't expect my stock daily driver 4 door to have a twin turbo V8.

Ya, I have a Turbo Ford Flex that surprises a lot of people. Imagine when you sports car gets smoked by a Ford Flex. Funny to see the expressions

alaskacamaro · 03-22-2015, 01:04 AM

R8's are fantastic cars. The newer V10's are killer but the few up here are owned by people who don't want (or know how) to tap their full potential.

i2disturbedSS · 03-22-2015, 01:36 AM

Guessing those gears really helped too-
Think those R8s are a high 12sec car. So if you got the jump on him I see you coming out with the W.

MLAZ1990 · 03-22-2015, 02:48 AM

Audi R8s are so sexy!!!!!!!

snarky · 03-22-2015, 05:31 AM

I don't know about 200k for a R8 as the dealers here ask 135k. The front fender should have a V10 badge for models so equipped..Not a fan of those because the mug is Audi-ugly. As far as exhaust tone goes they aren't even close to the beautiful sound that comes from Jag F-type pipes.

MrIanB · 03-22-2015, 09:31 AM

That R8 is on my bucket list, some day!

Ian B

03-21-2015, 10:36 PM	#1
43Camaro Drives: [COTW 8/3/15] 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 434 View My Garage	Pulled up next to an Audi R8! I was on my way home tonight when I was stopped at a red. A metallic blue Audi R8 was to the right of me in a transition lane that had to merge into my lane in about 200 yards. I'm not familiar with these Audis, as they are about 7 times more expensive than my camaro. Let's just say he was a little surprised when he had to merge behind me. I'm not saying I was in the faster car, but he didn't get his $200,000 worth of car, cash to performance was a victory for me. My bow tie is not marked, and pretty much has been completey bolted up with upgraded suspension. That Audi was a neat looking car. Not sure if it was the V10 or lesser model. I think he was shocked he couldn't clear enough room to make the transition in front of me.. __________________ A Little bit of power. ALL WORK DONE BY ME! Just added 2021 ZL1 1LE to the Stable! https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418273

03-21-2015, 10:39 PM	#2
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,636	Those cars are damned sexy. __________________ ##################### Built Sept 16/2016 - #2681 of 5955. She came home with me 11/01/16. 50th Anni, 2SS, A8, NPP, NGM Rock Guards, Footwell Lighting, Black Bow Ties, Street Warrior Rotors and Pads, Ceramic Pro, 3M PPF, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers, Kooks 2" headers w/hi flow cats. GPI Stage 1 Cam installed at 305,000 kms.

03-21-2015, 10:44 PM	#4
Homer2 Drives: 50th Anni.. coming home 11/01 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto. Ontario Posts: 1,636	The ones I have heard have also sounded great. Now I sound like a fanboy LoL __________________ ##################### Built Sept 16/2016 - #2681 of 5955. She came home with me 11/01/16. 50th Anni, 2SS, A8, NPP, NGM Rock Guards, Footwell Lighting, Black Bow Ties, Street Warrior Rotors and Pads, Ceramic Pro, 3M PPF, Oracle Ghosted Side Markers, Kooks 2" headers w/hi flow cats. GPI Stage 1 Cam installed at 305,000 kms.

03-21-2015, 10:47 PM	#5
43Camaro Drives: [COTW 8/3/15] 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 434 View My Garage	Looked just like this..I'm fairly loud, so I couldn't really hear him.. __________________ A Little bit of power. ALL WORK DONE BY ME! Just added 2021 ZL1 1LE to the Stable! https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=418273

03-21-2015, 11:25 PM	#6
MileMAN402 RIP JoePa Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 644 View My Garage	V8 R8s are slowww. V10 is the only one worth buying IMO. Funny though, I spanked a Camaro in my S6 tonight. __________________

03-21-2015, 11:39 PM	#8
MileMAN402 RIP JoePa Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 644 View My Garage	Yeah the 4.2 is pretty disappointing. On the other hand, most people don't expect my stock daily driver 4 door to have a twin turbo V8. __________________

03-22-2015, 01:04 AM	#10
alaskacamaro Drives: 2012 2SS 45TH Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 720	R8's are fantastic cars. The newer V10's are killer but the few up here are owned by people who don't want (or know how) to tap their full potential.

03-22-2015, 01:36 AM	#11
i2disturbedSS Drives: 2010 SS L99 IOM Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 1,924	Guessing those gears really helped too- Think those R8s are a high 12sec car. So if you got the jump on him I see you coming out with the W. __________________ 369rwhp/392rwtq "Spending money I don't have, to buy parts I don't need, to impress people I don't know!" -Jenkins

03-22-2015, 02:48 AM	#12
MLAZ1990 Drives: 2012 black camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,023 View My Garage	Audi R8s are so sexy!!!!!!! __________________ SLP Loud Mouth 1 Exhaust, K&N CAI, RS Headlights, NightOwl V2 halo kit, ZL1 Grille, Custom 2LS Emblems, Green Footwells, GM GFX splitter, Ace Alloy Convex All Matte Black Wheels(20x9 & 20x10.5) wrapped in Toyo Proxe STII(255/45/20 & 295/40/20)

03-22-2015, 05:31 AM	#13
snarky ultracrepidarianism Drives: '14 1SS/RS/1LE/NPP '18 Accord Sport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: where folks drive like shit Posts: 1,297	I don't know about 200k for a R8 as the dealers here ask 135k. The front fender should have a V10 badge for models so equipped..Not a fan of those because the mug is Audi-ugly. As far as exhaust tone goes they aren't even close to the beautiful sound that comes from Jag F-type pipes. __________________ Last edited by snarky; 03-22-2015 at 05:34 AM. Reason: because

03-22-2015, 09:31 AM	#14
MrIanB Drives: 2015 Red Rock Camaro 1LT RS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 428	That R8 is on my bucket list, some day! Ian B