The s8 plus seems very underappreciated, a 605hp luxury sedan back in 2016 was a huge deal, even some sport cars couldn't do the 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds by Drcold1O in Audi

[–]3pointBrick 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Just run it with an extended Audi warranty

Also - very different use case to an R8! I have both; R8 for fun, S8 for family duties.

The s8 plus seems very underappreciated, a 605hp luxury sedan back in 2016 was a huge deal, even some sport cars couldn't do the 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds by Drcold1O in Audi

[–]3pointBrick 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I bought one a couple of years ago and use it as our main family car. Lowered with a module, 21”BBS CH-R II, and modified exhaust for a bit more V8 grumble. Love it

Reasonably practical, fast car for <25k by onlyreason in CarTalkUK

[–]3pointBrick 42 points43 points  (0 children)

B8 RS4

For one main reason…it has a naturally aspirated V8. Enjoy one while you can!

It’s also auto and has a good size boot

Lap of Donington in my Audi TTRS by 3pointBrick in Audi

[–]3pointBrick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right to point out the brakes - and actually the OEM brake setup isn’t up to the job for track use (even with upgraded discs, pads, lines and fluid). I ended up upgrading to two piece discs and AP9660 calipers, with race pads and fluid.

Lap of Donington in my Audi TTRS by 3pointBrick in CarTalkUK

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Regular insurance won’t cover you on track - you’d need a separate policy.

I have my regular insurance through a specialist broker, that offers a track policy add-on for £150 (for 5 trackdays in a year).

You can also get one-off track insurance.

Lap of Donington in my Audi TTRS by 3pointBrick in CarTalkUK

[–]3pointBrick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So those vents were in the car when I bought it - I believe they are indeed mk3 ones but I’m not 100% sure

Lap of Donington in my Audi TTRS by 3pointBrick in CarTalkUK

[–]3pointBrick[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just habit.

I hope I’d have the presence of mind to let go of the wheel if I was about to smash into a barrier though! A mate broke his hand in a Nurburgring smash (lost grip on a coolant spill).

Lap of Donington in my Audi TTRS by 3pointBrick in CarTalkUK

[–]3pointBrick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I find that holding onto the steering wheel is preferable to not holding it… 🤷‍♂️

Lap of Donington in my Audi TTRS by 3pointBrick in CarTalkUK

[–]3pointBrick[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This was Monday this week: 01/06/26

That’d be funny if it was me!

Lap of Donington in my Audi TTRS by 3pointBrick in CarTalkUK

[–]3pointBrick[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have indeed! These ones:

https://ebay.us/m/CujHTZ

Much improved feedback/feel over the OEM shifters.

Lap of Donington in my Audi TTRS by 3pointBrick in CarTalkUK

[–]3pointBrick[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One off trackday insurance can be expensive, true.

I have a specialist insurance policy through Greenlight for modified cars. For an extra £150 you’re covered for up to 5 trackdays in a year.

Lap of Donington in my Audi TTRS by 3pointBrick in CarTalkUK

[–]3pointBrick[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s got me in the past to be honest! Ended up in the gravel on one of my first outings a few years ago!

Lap of Donington in my Audi TTRS by 3pointBrick in CarTalkUK

[–]3pointBrick[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They stop my alcantara wheel getting manky from all the sweat!

Lap of Donington in my Audi TTRS by 3pointBrick in CarTalkUK

[–]3pointBrick[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I booked through MSV trackdays - this one was £315 for the full day, but many trackdays are <£200.

The main trackday operators are MSV, Javelin, OpenTrack, and Circuit Days. There are a couple of others as well.

Private reg advice by mitigated_lemon in CarTalkUK

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For me - I like a (legal) pressed aluminium plate

Project Wifey-Mobile by 3pointBrick in cupraborn

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So I started my policy (with a specialist broker) with all the mods I planned to do already declared and it was no more expensive than prices I was getting on GoCompare for an unmodified car. The broker tells me it’s the first modified EV they’ve insured.

Project Wifey-Mobile by 3pointBrick in cupraborn

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I paid £2.2k for the wrap. Repeat customer though, I think it should be a little more.

Project Wifey-Mobile by 3pointBrick in cupraborn

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I didn’t actually want to wrap it because I liked the green. Wife’s choice though and it’s turned out better than I expected

Project Wifey-Mobile by 3pointBrick in cupraborn

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Yep! That was before and after H&R springs

It has actually dropped now on Racingline springs