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Considering going from Z4MR to R8. Thoughts? (UPDATE: Bought a V10 R8!)

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Post by Hunter » Thu Nov 15, 2018 1:23 pm

I raced one in my TVR and i obliterated it...I loved them until that point...it must of been a V8 and im not sure id want one now as a TTrs would kill it these days.
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Post by Mike. » Thu Nov 15, 2018 2:29 pm

Evora would definitely get my vote to try, far more engaging than the Z4M and a very communicative chassis.

I much preferred the Evora to the Z4M, although it was only an early N/A model I tested. Recommendation would be the Evora S.

I ended up going for an Exige Sport 350 as I was happy with the associated compromises of the Exige over the Evora.

Generally quite affordable to run (particularly in comparison to Audi/Porsche), it's only a Toyota engine and a bit of a parts bin special.

Replacement clutch (known weak point of the car) is an engine out job so keep that in mind.

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Post by Mike. » Thu Nov 15, 2018 2:32 pm

Also, just seen the top down comment, go for an Exige V6 and you can take the roof panel out - best of both worlds.

Evora might be "raw" enough to not need to be a convertible though - worth trying both.

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Post by Bigpow » Mon Dec 03, 2018 2:43 pm

Watch out for electrical gremlins... v10 spider is a nice thing. They still look great but with supercar looks comes supercar repair bills. Service history and money spent is imortant. Mag ride is important although expensive to fix.. take one out for a day..
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Post by Trav » Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:49 pm

My son was an Audi apprentice. He used to tell me some of the R8 repair prices he saw going through job sheets, fearsome. He always used to say that a TTRS with magride seemed more sensible unless your first name was Sultan. Not the same if your after a V10 beast though.
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Post by nick_z4 » Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:22 pm

Mike. wrote: Thu Nov 15, 2018 2:29 pm Evora would definitely get my vote to try, far more engaging than the Z4M and a very communicative chassis.

I much preferred the Evora to the Z4M, although it was only an early N/A model I tested. Recommendation would be the Evora S.

I ended up going for an Exige Sport 350 as I was happy with the associated compromises of the Exige over the Evora.

Generally quite affordable to run (particularly in comparison to Audi/Porsche), it's only a Toyota engine and a bit of a parts bin special.

Replacement clutch (known weak point of the car) is an engine out job so keep that in mind.
I've just bought a 350 Sport as well and currently selling my Z4MR. Its a lot more raw than the Z4 but still very usable and i love the sound it makes! Having 350bhp and 1100 kilo's make for a very fun drive. I'm also tempted to put a Komo-Tec 390 Map on it soon too :D

I'd recommend test driving one!
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Post by JT_0306 » Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:35 pm

It is now a while later and I have purchase a Manual R8 V10 Spyder. Full post here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=115254&p=1656792#p1656792

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'06 Interlagos Blue Z4MR. Eventuri Intake and Evolve remap. H&S Exhaust. Absolutely loved it, but now sold :cry:
'10 Sepang Blue R8 Spyder, Manual. Top Gear F1 Valvetronic Exhaust. Love with this one too :D

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Post by beanie » Wed Jun 05, 2019 4:06 pm

Very nice, looks great in that colour :thumbsup:
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Post by JT_0306 » Wed Jun 05, 2019 7:38 pm

beanie wrote: Wed Jun 05, 2019 4:06 pm Very nice, looks great in that colour :thumbsup:
Thanks!
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Jun 05, 2019 10:10 pm

That is stunning OP. :wub:

A V10 just sounds fantastic!

I was following an M6 earlier today and dropped my window so I could hear it. :lol:
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Post by Beedub » Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:05 pm

JT_0306 wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:35 pm It is now a while later and I have purchase a Manual R8 V10 Spyder. Full post here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=115254&p=1656792#p1656792

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thats LOVELY..... so so so nice!
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Post by JT_0306 » Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:05 pm

Thanks Beedub and Mr Tidy!
'06 Interlagos Blue Z4MR. Eventuri Intake and Evolve remap. H&S Exhaust. Absolutely loved it, but now sold :cry:
'10 Sepang Blue R8 Spyder, Manual. Top Gear F1 Valvetronic Exhaust. Love with this one too :D

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Post by markos » Sat Jun 08, 2019 4:56 pm

Delightful! The V10 is a proper upgrade to the Z4M! The values of these make them relative bargains at the moment...

Ricky at REperformance in Swindon is the main man and possibly the most knowledgable R8 specialist around if you need anything doing or upgrades – or servicing if you're not FASH.

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