MY GIRLFRIEND DRIVES MY AUDI R8 WITH ARMYTRIX EXHAUST
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My cheap Audi R8 is ready for its first roadtrip! But first there's a few modifications and checks we need to do to the R8 V8. This is the first time my Girlfriend Hannah has driven my Audi R8 and it has a newely fitted @ARMYTRIX exhuast fitted to it which sounds insane! Something tells my the valve system will come in handy when on the roadtrip. armytrix.com
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The video documents a series of practical upgrades and checks performed on an Audi R8 ahead of a long road trip. It starts with the installation of a new carbon steering wheel, highlighting Alcantara grips and a white center line that gives the interior a refreshed, race-inspired look. The creator then discusses the plan to upgrade the aero with a Maxton Design front splitter and side skirts, weighing the carbon effect look against real carbon, and sharing his intention to possibly wrap certain components for a cohesive appearance. Although some planned parts like a second wing are delayed due to painting, the update emphasizes finishing touches that balance aesthetics with function, including a test fit and opinions solicited from viewers in the comments. The monologue transitions into a demonstration of how the car behaves with the modifications, including different exhaust valve modes, a live app interface for valve control and diagnostics, and finally a highly practical roof rack solution developed in collaboration with Tree Frog racks, designed to sit cleanly behind the R8 without awkwardly altering the silhouette. The segment culminates with the roof box mounted and the car ready for the trip, with a teaser about a Boxing Day road trip video and a call to subscribe for the full journey. Overall, the creator blends mechanical tweaks with stylistic choices to showcase a road-trip ready R8 that blends performance, practicality, and personal flair.
Topics · autos & vehicles · car modification · road trip · audi · lifestyle · motorsport culture
Questions answered
- What upgrades were completed before the road trip?
- The upgrades included installing a carbon steering wheel, adding Maxton Design front splitter and side skirts, assessing carbon vs wrap options for the aero, and mounting a roof box with custom brackets.
- How does the exhaust system behavior change with valve control?
- The Armytrix exhaust valves can be controlled via a key fob or the app, enabling multiple modes such as comfort, neighborhood, anti-social, and a mode that holds valves closed until higher revs before opening.
- What is notable about the roof box solution?
- A roof box was mounted using specially designed brackets in collaboration with Tree Frog racks, designed to sit neatly on the R8 without excessive height, and it will be available for purchase after the trip.