appreciate the candid perspective, sports exhaust was an option on the RWS, but very few opted for it...at least you got the 20 inch wheels which gives it a much better look.

I like the fact it’s subdued and not too loud

Technically you shouldn't need blind spot monitoring if you set your review mirrors right

Imagine if someone put the older 5.0 even firing v10 from the Pre LP Gallardo and Twin Turboed it ( Throwback to the Le Mans Quattro) . At least UGR (ig) did a manual swap for an R8.

Glad that you pointed out you are nit picking here. I was lucky and picked up my 2018 Plus right before the prices went crazy, best purchase ever. I have the sport exhaust but it really could use some extra volume. The blind spot indicators are a non-issue for me. The B&O system sounds decent but I typically leave it off when driving.

I have blind spot monitors in my 2014 S4, it's crazy it's not in a 2nd gen R8. And I agree about the specialness of the RWS being taken away by the 3rd gen some. Audi makes odd decisions sometimes lol overall sweet car and I can't wait to hear it with exhaust and tune!

Nice vid. I hated the non buckets and steel suspension in my v10+. Made me sell the car. I definitely miss the platform tho and want a performance with buckets and mag ride for my garage at some point.

I love my r8 rws. Did a stage 2 tune. Full exhaust . Filters and vf gear box tune. 640 bhp.. cars a beast

Got RWD 2020, missing better paddle shifters, better sound (opf filter) and probably slide in/out central display (like previous gen of A6), overall still good value/performance ratio.

Great vid, I never thought my stage 2 TTRS would sound better than an R8.

Nice video. One con I would have added would be all the fake air intakes. Dang you moved from bad to way worse going from MI to IL lol. Gotta get out of IL my man.

Coming from a 991.1 GT3 the RWS feels luxurious to me. I didn’t have CarPlay, backup camera, and worried about hitting the nose even with the lift kit. With the VF Engineering ECU/TCU you’ll basically make Huracan Performante power(630hp). All said, I think these cars are a bargain considering you can’t even order an R8 now. Especially if you can get one fully serviced and certified.

The next time you want to do a five things you hate about your car swap with me for the weekend

Do you mind sharing how much paid for this beauty?

Hi EddieX -- I've seen all your great videos on the Audi R8, and over the years I've been quite a car/driving enthusiast (performance, handling , refinement, functionality, reliability, etc.). But tell me...why is having a loud exhaust "sound" or "noise" so important? Does that in any way make the car perform or feel better? Is it that important to "wake up the neighborhood" with a loud, ostentatious sound? A few years ago I had a 2013 S8, which I later traded-in for a new 2020 S5 Sportback. Audis have always been known for being elegantly/classically "understated" in terms of styling, and likewise, more controlled, and "buttoned-down" in terms of handling and flat-out driving experience (at least compared to BMW and Mercedes). Quattro vs. RWD. More controlled and "on rails" performance & handling vs. the wild and visceral RWD feel of a comparable BMW or Mercedes. And this applies to the "exhaust note" as well. Quieter and more "subdued" (with supercar handling & performance) is better than being ostentatiously loud with the exact same handling & performance. For example, the Audi S8 is the ultimate "Uber Stealth Assassin"..."Walk softly, and carry a BIG STICK" (Teddy Roosevelt). However, I totally agree with you about the missing side view blind spot feature, as well as the missing front lift feature. I would love to hear your response. Thanks!

Eddie let's his girlfriend who doesn't want to drive if a computer doesn't tell her not to change lanes drive his R8. He's in deep here...

if you want more exhaust note... you should had bought the PLUS or PERFORMANCE model... no the basic or cheapest. regards

offcourse it is a bit behind... it is a 16 y.o. model... upgraded a couple of times... for new tech stuff, you need a new model... but its good to see you smile when you accelerate....

What a dream car!

*watches review for RWS* realize i could’ve just called eddie 😂

As a fellow RWS owner agree on all your points. In particular the exhaust! Stock was no fun. Added a Kline exhaust and took the car to supercar levels. I have a 2022 on order, Im curious to hear the B-Rogue valved and your experience with it. While my 22 has the sport exhaust, I doubt it will be loud enough for me! Here are videos of my RWS with Kline if you want to get an idea of what you have took look forward to! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m7Kpm8Z91qybkZs.html

haha Lake Cook road does suck!!

Shame you don't call it Kratos

Point #3 about no Carbon is inaccurate. Side blades are carbon, just painted over.

If I didn’t have kids, I’d get this instead… I have a Q7 😔

In the last video, you said that you don't care about carbon fiber trim and here you're crying about it?

Forget your tall AF. Thought you lowered the car.

Definitely needs an exhaust but don't go with something that does nothing but those annoying pops from a $20,000 BMW.

Do you like anything about your cars? Complained about RS 7 and now this... c'mon man. Most ppl dream of being in your position.

Its a poor mans huracan.

This theme is played out

Definitely not a supercar.

No we can not all agree Audi R8 is an awesome car. Dude you still driving junk Audis. Get a Vette C8 and destroy junk Audi. You must be new to driving fast. Plus this car is ugly as sin. No wonder they had tos top producing them, no one buys boy.

Wish I can review and be around cars like this but I’m pretty sure my channel will reach that height

I would buy a Corvette C8 instead , it’s like half the price and destroys all the expensive super cars pretty much