Our web store guarantees a secure environment to order your audi r8 clutch kit parts. New lamborghini murcielago gallardo manual transmission clutch throw out bearing. Clutch disc spline grease, clutch discs, clutch release bearings and parts, clutch tools, hydraulic system fluid. This was a limited production year, as the factory had to be retooled for a new generation. Find detailed gas mileage information, insurance estimates, and more. A 2014 audi r8 v10 plus coupe was used in the audi health check program in canada between 20 0715 and 20 0915, where some customers turning in outofwarranty vehicles received as a shuttle an audi r8 outfitted as a german ems emergency medical services vehicle.
Audi s parent company volkswagen group owns lamborghini as well and components of both. Also some rtronic owners feather the throttle which causes more clutch slipping. Blackhawks 2010, 20 and 2015 stanley cup champions. The type 42 is based on the lamborghini gallardo and shares its chassis and engine. Mar 03, 2015 hollerweger had one other bit of news surrounding the audi r8, that a v8 will not be available for the car. Not content to rest on their successes, the v10 model was reinforced and molded into a convertible, and the used audi r8 was launched in the first quarter of 2010. Audi r8 clutch replacement for v10 at redline speed worx. In addition, complementing the range is the new lighter and more powerful v10 plus model. There are enough reports of it failing expensively in later life to make the. Edmunds has detailed price information for the used 2014 audi r8 coupe. The audi r8 is available as a convertible and a coupe. The muchbeloved, gated sixspeed manual transmission also survivesthough a stick option wont.
As audi waves goodbye to the manual, nows the time to buy a. The truth about owning an audi r8 owners share their. Although manual transmission cars were produced, 99 percent of r8 production used the rtronic single clutch automatic. On manual cars, you have a clutch that is composed of of several components the flywheel, pressure plate, clutch driving plate and release bearing. Anyone know the expected life and replacement cost on a manual r8. The refresh brought mostly aesthetic updates, though a few significant mechanical upgrades were also brought to the r8, most significantly a new sevenspeed dual clutch replacing the balky rtronic automated manual transmission. Other problems known to exist is the air conditioning unit going bad. Is the lamborghini gallardo just a lessreliable v10 audi r8. Here is the oem audi v10 r8 clutch package installed and torqued. Aug 24, 20 does anyone know the official clutch life for the v10 manual.
If you are looking for the lowest price on audi r8 clutch kit parts, shop here. Apr 17, 2012 the audi r8 has been an extremely successful car for audi, as it was originally launched as their first real attempt to compete with modernday supercars. You can expect a clutch to last a minimum of 20,000 miles, and you should budget around. The model year 2017 saw the launch of the 2nd generation r8 in the us.
The audi r8 clutch replacement is an invasive labor extensive service, but our team of professional technicians get the job done in a timely manner. Audi is demonstrating its expertise in ultra lightweight construction technology with the updated r8. Audi r8 clutch replacement cost estimate repairpal. As audi waves goodbye to the manual, nows the time to buy. Why the audi r8 doesnt offer a manual transmission or a v8. How to replace audi r8 clutch and flywheel project car. Facelifted audi r8 to sport dualclutch transmission top. Jul 30, 2012 the new audi r8 range is now equipped with faster s tronic twin clutch sports transmission. Manual clutches should last a bit longer but you can always get a clutch life reading during a ppi to know for sure.
Clutch life is very dependent on the owners driving style. The audi r8 v8 with the sixspeed manual gearbox without a driver tips the scales at just 1,560 kilograms 3,439. Magnetic ride dampers fail on older cars, costing around. Used audi r8 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Dec 15, 2016 the r8 was having a ball, and to prove it, audi raised the roof to create the v10 spyder the following year. Does anyone know the official clutch life for the v10 manual. That transmission has often been criticized for its clumsy operation and jerky shifts when coupled with. At the same time, the new r8 v10 plus, offering 535bhp and a. Some audi r8 cars are 1st generation and others are carryover 2015 models. Also, as a side note, are there any major known problems with the r8 that i shou. Jul 11, 2016 the audi r8 clutch replacement is an invasive labor extensive service, but our team of professional technicians get the job done in a timely manner. It came as a bit of a surprise that the new r8 launched with the v10 and now we know why.
Also, as a side note, are there any major known problems with the r8 that i should look out for. You usually get more with a manual because you have more control on the clutch engagement. Most of these issues center around the single clutch automated manual, which is prone to clutch damage and other parts failures. Manual v8 clutch going after 18k miles audi r8 forums. Next, in 2010, came the rare, strippedout, 552bhp v10 gt coupe with r tronic. Audi picked up the car and are putting a new clutch and fly wheel in. Vehicle is in great condition and has very low kms, comes with a carbon fibre front splitter and an apr tuning ecu flash which gives you the 610hp and 415 lbft of. We have an audi r8 clutch kevlar kit that lasts 300% longer than a stock clutch. Not to mention its inherently jerky nature, exotic car hacks reports. Aug 05, 2020 the firstgeneration r8 received a midcycle refresh for 2012 in the rest of the world, arriving in the u. Compare and book with australias largest network of mechanics. Facelifted audi r8 to sport dualclutch transmission top speed.
Audi didnt see it that way, though, and now the 20 audi r8 s entrylevel package finds itself sliding through gears with a new dual clutch, sevenspeed transmission, a little more power and a. Why the audi r8 doesnt offer a manual transmission or a v. Lower rear wishbones can also fail, requiring a new unit and hub this could cost. New clutch sale comes with oem organic clutch facings and will not be refurbished with pega clutch facing ff3c, item will be inspected and shipped. The r8 has democratised the supercar experience for the common man. Mar 10, 2021 to be sure, neither the audi r8 nor the lamborghini gallardo is completely problemfree. On manual cars, you have a clutch that is composed of of several componentsthe flywheel, pressure plate, clutch driving plate and release bearing.
I dont know clutch cost because weve not done one yet. The rtronic transmission is essentially a single clutch manual with computer brain controlling the thing. Also, no warranty issues in three years may be because the car has had no problems, or it may be. I just purchased a 2010 spyder from audi which had supposedly gone through a 150 point check however, having stopped at services 50 miles later it became apparent that the car would not go properly into reverse. While in vegas audi was nice enough to let him borrow a. Save money on used 2014 audi r8 coupe models near you. Luckily for this audi r8 v10 and our customer the car is now finally operating as it should be. Audi did offer a sixspeed r tronic and a sevenspeed dual clutch s tronic transmission, but they pale in comparison to the glory of the gated manual. Audi r8 clutch replacement for v10 at redline speed worx rsw. With us, you never have to worry about not having the audi r8 clutch kit parts you ordered in stock. May 11, 2011 until now, the audi r8 has come with an optional r tronic single clutch automated manual. We have taken apart my car entirely to show you guys the processes of replacing my audi r8 v8 clutch for a v10 upgraded clutch and flywheel.
In fact the s tronic twin clutch sports transmission delivers quicker gear shifts and enhanced sprinting ability. White most popular among r8s, m anual transmission are and holds value, r ight mods i changed wheels from gold to black exhaust, suede seats, carbon blade. Audi r8 redoubled a totally new s tronic twin clutch sports transmission delivering rapidfire gear shifts is a key new feature of the subtly restyled and more comprehensively equipped 20 model year audi r8 range, which includes a new 550ps v10 plus coupe model. Conceived in 2003 in concept form, the r8 was put into production in june 2006. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The audi r8 type 42 is the first generation of the r8 sports car developed and manufactured by german automobile manufacturer audi.
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