<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/123393/dsc01105.jpg"></center><p>and she is finally here! Many thanks to Glen Halfhide of Clear Choice Detailing for the clear bra - exceptional work!

On another note - has anyone experienced (in manual models) third gear not engaging (think of it - you shift in third and it pops out as soon as you release the clutch)? I wonder whether this is an issue or just part of the "break in"...

Goes well with you LED lighting I suppose ;-)

Did you get my question on the gear box?

so my LEDs are the only game in town:)

neighbours should be thankful for it!:)

Did you just put the clear bra on the bumper or hood as well? I elected to only do the bumper and side mirrors.

I do have the front tires scrubbing when the steering is at full lock, feels like a locked front differential, it's at the dealer now for some Euro rear lights and they're looking into this as well.

bumper, doors/rockers, mirrors, and some spots in the back where it is likely to get stones picked up by the back tires. The technicians were extremely highly recommended and it was worth it - you can't see the clear bra unless you were either told about it or the light were at a slight angle which may pick up the edge of the bra.

the dealer will be looking at the gears tomorrow - it feels like something underneath the gate is preventing the stick to get into the right position. we'll see.

Is this a normal byproduct of the Quattro setup? Two D2 A8s and three D2 S8s I've driven have all done it, but none of the Subaru SVXs or Legacies I've driven have. I always thought it was an Audi quirk, but wasn't sure if it no longer appears in cars (RS4, D3 S8, R8) with a greater rear wheel bias.

like all R8 owners are expected to have their own estate?

Do you only have it when at full lock or do you have it when going forward as well, departing from a full stop?

T.

But it has never happened on any other Audi I've had:
Q7
A8
A4

And only on a jeep when in low range

And it's getting less noticeable as the miles rack up, could be breaking in the diff????

and get some bounce back. Plus there is nothing like waking up the neighbours with a kick-ass car.

Do you have a home owners association? Are you getting letters yet about the noise?

Only at full and close-to-full lock. Came to find out that, in Subarus, it indicated a tranny problem, but was normal in Audis. But not certain if this is still the case with cars with a greater rear wheel bias. If, for instance, Lamborghini Gallardos do this, then it wouldn't surprise me in the R8.

This is normal with the Viscous AWD system.

Interesting. I've driven a couple D3 A8s, but can't recall if they scrubbed. But yes, what I get is the same as you described; like a Jeep in low range turning on a high-grip surface.

Also interesting that other R8 owners haven't encountered this yet.

it happened to me once but i believe it was a function of my clutch engagement. i also had trouble with first gear a couple of times. the lever cannot be depressed in any way when shifting a forward gear otherwise it will not go all the way into the slot (esp. first). otherwise it'll cough and stall.

first gear/clutch engagement is finnicky. i noticed that when i tried too consciously hard i had trouble with it. when i took a deep breath and relaxed and imagined i was driving my S4 it went in smoothly.

i'll let you know more as the days go on.

car definitely takes a bit of getting used to. it is so wide (like my TT- which took some getting used to) and so low- even in comfort- that parking up to a curb or in a space with those cement things you can't get too close.

It would happen only in 4th gear, and mostly under higher load like getting on the freeway. At first I thought it was something to do with the break-in or my unfamiliarity with the car. Then I had the service manager drive the car, and he immediately agreed. Manufacturing defect - they over-nighted a transmission and had the car up and running in 3 days.

Hope yours is just a linkage adjustment!