Ray - 2012 Audi R8

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Ray

2012 Audi R8

Instagram: @privatr8

Photographer: Eric Early -  @momentummediaatx

I'm a simple guy really. Originally from Tampa Florida, I entered the military as I wasn't really seriously into college coming out of high school.  Went in wanting to "do computers" as I told my recruiter, and ended up in what would become Cyber Security, from there I travelled around the world to Japan, France, Saudi Arabia. Overall I'm a boring guy...no drama.  I guess that's why I like wild cars.

I grew up in the Fast and Furious era; street racing, Hondas, Supras, Underglow and body kits. Though I was into cars before the movie.  I always loved cars. Though they were cool. The engineering complexity of the different engines.  

I remember late-night secret race spots, real car guys and girls hanging out talking mods, busting our ass to afford a standalone or rebuild a turbo, before the stupidity of the car scene today and everyone doing anything for the Gram.  It was simpler back then.

The first real car was a 1996 Acura Integra GSR, I did some bolt-ons and then blew it up boosting it, then came Audis and I fell in love.  First was a silver 2000 Audi S4, bi-turbo V6, APR tuned.  Got rear-ended by a drunk driver and totalled it, I then got the black 2000 Audi S4; the same treatment as before.  I Tee Boned a guy that ran a stop sign and totalled it. Next up was my 2004 Imola Yellow Audi S4, Piggie pipes, tune, fast intentions exhaust, forged wheels, Porsche BBK and two-piece rotors, I still have it and it's a keeper.

I got the itch for a new car after paying off the 2004 S4 but didn't know what to buy.   I also got my graduate degree so decided to treat myself.  Nothing excited me though...nothing that wasn't outrageously expensive. I didn't think about an r8 at first because they weren't common.  Started looking at R8s online and went to see one in Houston.  Fell in love and decided to go about getting one, V10 and manual was a must. I wanted this car because I love Audi's engineering, the manual gearbox, the rock-solid powertrain.  

Feels awesome owning it.  It's a blast to sit in, look at, and drive. It's a pretty good car for someone that loves to drive.  And I drive the hell out of it, the mileage shows.  The design, the curves are almost timeless.  Still beautiful now almost a decade later. I just love looking at it.

Tip/Advice

Get a PPI!  And decide what you want to use the car for.  Track beast?  Then probably a V8 configuration with paddles and good aero is what you want.  Exclusivity?  Then probably a 1 of xxx GT.

The wrap for sure.  I don't like camo wraps but I saw this design online there was something about it that made me instantly want it.  Nothing else compared. I wanted to recreate it but didn't want to break the bank since I would eventually be pulling it off and replacing it because of the many rallies that I do. Printing it would've been expensive.  So I worked with Apex Vinyl Solution to piece it together using lots of knifeless tapes.  End result came out pretty good I think. Oh and no air ride :(

Engine

• VF Engineering Tune
• Fabspeed exhaust

Exterior

• Wrap by Apex Vinyl Solutions
• CF rear diffuser
• Maxton Design front lip and side skirts

Interior

• Recaro CS seats with Planted Technology
• Carbon Fiber/Alcantara flat-bottom steering wheel
• White instrument gauges

Wheels

• 20" BC Forged RZ10 or 19" Fifteen52 3 piece Formula GT forged

Suspension and Brakes

• Girodisc 2 piece rotors
• Öhlins TTX 36 Advanced Track Day coilovers

Everything except the exhaust and wrap.  Purchased the car with the exhaust and AVS (@apex_vinyl_solutions) did the wrap. I've been wrenching on cars since I was 16 and learned by mistakes. 

Future Plans

Since I'm tracking the car more at COTA I'm looking to improve the aero.  A proper LMS front splitter and a Verus Engineering wing.

I'm more of a loner and really just enjoy the drive.  It's hard to find like-minded folks that are into driving.   I'm part of a small group of car friends then enjoy spirited drives through the hill country.  For me, this group has allowed me to enjoy the car more by finding a reason to just get out and drive.  Much more enjoyable with a group of friends.

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