Audi R8 RWD review - why it's the best but also worst!

[@carwow]

Name a better car than the R8. We'll wait...

[@okithdesilva129]

Audi R8 is my favourite Audi car but the Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300+ is my favourite car ever

[@djbusiorz]

Huracan performante/tecnica

[@crymitch8590]

Yo

[@mercedesamgfan_8720]

Bugatti Chiron super sport

[@allex_only]

there isn't one tho🤷‍♂️

[@Robbo123]

Carwow goes from reviewing a Dacia Jogger to an R8, I absolutely love the variety of cars 🚘. Keep up the good work Carwow and Mat 👍🔥

[@MotorsByHG]

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[@jerinjacob8686]

I want to see him with a miata tho But I don't think it will happen

[@Andybarney555]

And they all stop in 33m! 😂

[@jerinjacob8686]

@e me expecting it to be a miata review by mat that i somehow missed Twerking chicken close enough

[@purwantiallan5089]

@Kenneth Andersen or FIAT 500 with Polyphony Formula GT engine.

[@Auditography]

Putting a softlimiter on a V10 engine is like cutting the horns on the bull. I.Just.Don't.Get.It.

[@howy5799]

Like taking the pasta sheets out of lasagne.

[@ghst822]

im pretty sure there are some stupid EU regulations that force them to do this

[@MeFisTo666]

they dont want to make you pay extra for exceding euro limits propably

[@yuggenn7]

their have soft limiter because audi make friendly speed

[@AZRAEL4563]

@@ghst822 noise regulations

[@DerKaktusAvant]

to bypass the rev limiter. Put it in drive and edge it forward slightly. Then pop it in neutral and rev to your heart's desire.

[@mrnicktoyou]

They should give this model a manual gearbox. That would give it an even more raw and engaging feel.

[@MARCO-rq2ph]

Audi would sell them like hot chips

[@furkan5018]

Underground racing made one

[@karthikroshan1]

Agreed

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@furkan5018 NFS UG2 Flashback huh?

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@MARCO-rq2ph or like taco bananas.

[@seddam]

I wouldnt imagine RWD will be such a special thing in the future. As it will be with manual gearbox. Because everything you get nowadays is either fwd in economy car or if it is sport car it is AWD with automatic.

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

I mean small sportscars have manual too and hot hatch. That's all you really need. Don't understand the obsession with manuals on supercars, they're ment primarily for performance > engagement.

[@Dranzell]

@@F1ll1nTh3Blanks Depends. Supercars aren't all only about performance. Some are focused on performance, some are focused on the driving feel, some are focused on the overall impression.

[@RiasGremoryS54]

@@Dranzell True.

[@motorista_ramon]

@@Dranzell r8 is P E R F O R M A N C E

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@motorista_ramon yes. PERFORMANCE, POWER AND RESPECT.

[@mehmett.bakkal8257]

A high revving v10 with mid engine rwd configuration and a super fast tranmission with decent fun factor.. from AUDI! AUDI!!

[@watch2446]

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[@pirmaiscalispagalma1479]

You call that "decent" fun factor? C'mon now

[@SUERFEEE]

@@pirmaiscalispagalma1479 stop crying about cars you'll never own

[@pirmaiscalispagalma1479]

@@SUERFEEE hello, this is sarcasm, bye

[@tecnogadget2]

It’s basically a huracan… guess who owns audi and lambo… they’re the same thing

[@LordLootus]

I’d rather have this version, with the colour matched side body panels and missing all the other stuff that doesn’t get included. It’s just a bit simpler. Even with 19s on it’s probably far more comfortable on the road.

[@LordLootus]

@Massimo Hack smaller rims mean larger sidewalls on the tyres, plus I’d forego the bucket seats to have a much more driveable car on the road

[@The_Stanman]

Yeah agreed RWD and 19s are very appealing, but I do wish it had the adaptive suspension. This car is far too expensive to be cutting basic things like that.

[@melypuspitasari7695]

@@LordLootus the car is overrated.

[@andrewsadler989]

Simon , Quattro is for daily drivers RWD is far more fun , Anyone can thrash a AWD !!! & yes Iv driven both , & yes I can afford both but I went for the RWD & just had it remapped !

[@melchiorphoenix1357]

I'd love to see a drag race between the RWD R8 vs the Quattro

[@Power5]

Yeah, not sure how you do not race both at the air strip like this channel usually does.

[@youngrody2386]

Oof the line? Quattro. Rolls? R8

[@stevecoulthard8060]

What would be the point? Quattro wins everytime.

[@Amarjit_Singh]

@@youngrody2386 I wouldn't be so sure about the rolling races. The Quattro does have 50 more horses in addition to weighing more.

[@pedromonteiro2644]

@@stevecoulthard8060 of course but it'd be cool to see by how much

[@joshbacon8241]

What would those “marketing reasons” that Mat mentioned include? Maybe to stop it from cannibalising sales of the Quattro version?

[@MotorsByHG]

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[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Most supercar drivers aren't driving enthusiasts l so I don't see why they'd feel the need.

[@mks1702]

Yeah in every product be it cars, phones or anything , these companies always want us to upgrade to their more expensive model since it makes them bigger profits

[@Dranzell]

Probably they wouldn't sell based on their marketing research. Or, if you want those upgrades, you can spare a "little more" to get the Quattro version.

[@NubletPie278]

It's so the more expensive Quattro version is still the fastest and best equipped.

[@Twmpa]

Love the sound of the V10 but it is a shame that the RWD is effectively being marketed as a 'base' model rather than being a straight forward 2WD version of the Quattro.

[@The_Stanman]

Agreed. Especially cutting the adaptive suspension, which you would expect on a sports car 1/3 this price.

[@-matt]

it is a base model though in terms of power

[@johnjerrehian4642]

I agree, the R8/Audi is known for the Quattro. The extra power, suspension and Quattro make the all wheel drive version my choice too. Plus, the R8 V10 Plus now has 620HP. This is faster than the 2 wheel drive version too.

[@JackMott]

Rear wheel drive is lighter, more efficient, and more fun. I am happy to see this option, should I ever win the lottery and wanted to burn oil again.

[@SE-dn7xl]

It is not. Only in acceleration but not on a track.

[@JackMott]

@@SE-dn7xl whether all wheel drive is faster on a track depends on a lot of things, tires, the track in question, etc.

[@SE-dn7xl]

@@JackMott False. We're comparing two identical cars. A higher horsepower AWD car will have far more parasitic loss of power getting to the tires vs RWD where the engine is feeding it directly. The AWD version will be significantly heavier and because of the front driven axle it will understeer. I have the 540 hp RWD version from 2021 and I'm significantly faster on a circuit than I was in the 610 hp AWD. The R8 LMS/GT3 is also rear powered.

[@JackMott]

@@SE-dn7xl Suppose it was raining. Suppose you were on a much tighter circuit where putting power down on corner exit is a struggle for the RWD car, or a circuit with a much less sticky surface, or a tight circuit in cold weather. I agree that RWD will *tend* to be faster around a circuit, especially if you are bringing good tires to the track, as people tend to do.

[@miguelsaez340]

Look at the climate controls, same as yesterdays Dacia ^^

[@Laomgb8474]

Same breaking performance too.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Laomgb8474 nope. Quite different actually man.

[@eustahijelifetips]

@@Laomgb8474 braking? Or breaking?

[@aqua_whale]

There’s like 3 bots in the replies ._.

[@miguelsaez340]

@@aqua_whale yeah 😂

[@okithdesilva129]

Audi R8 is my favourite Audi car ever and I love the unique design and the performance of the R8

[@MotorsByHG]

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[@Tkcb2799]

To me it's just a Huracan but cheaper

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Tkcb2799 nope. LFA is cheaper.

[@Amarjit_Singh]

@@purwantiallan5089 Lmao..clueless

[@MrMuz99]

@@purwantiallan5089 - So is a Fiat Uno, what's your point? The Lamborghini Huracan is practically an exact copy of the Audi R8. The op was saying this is his favourite Audi, and your response was "LFA is cheaper". 👏

[@andrewsadler989]

Mat I own a RWD R8 20 plate & as soon as I picked it up last year I had it remapped. Now has 655 brake & I love it 👌

[@andrewsadler989]

@@volvos70t51 yes as that engine is detuned so as to not tread on the more expensive version. Rolling road tested also!

[@volvos70t51]

@@andrewsadler989 sorry I wrote my original message, then checked and deleted it as you are right......then saw you replied inbetween.......sorry mate, awesome car you have! :-)

[@andrewsadler989]

@@volvos70t51 no worries 👍thank you 👌

[@frederikw.8381]

one thing you can do to somewhat work around the limiter is to drive around 5-10 kmh and put it in neutral, then you can rev it as much as you want.

[@justinharris99]

The sound of an r8 always does something to me man

[@okithdesilva129]

Carwow have evolved from reviewing a Nissan Qashqai to reviewing this Audi R8 V10 Performance RWD and developed from reviewing a VW Golf to Bugatti Chiron Super Sport. I love you so much Mat!

[@shozaammm9232]

They even reviewed Mercedes F1 and a world war plane

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@shozaammm9232 yes. Imagine if carwow review a FIAT Coupe in an aquarium.

[@thatniceroccor7558]

Make it manual and convertible and you have one of the best cars for sale

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yes. Manual and 5 speed semi auto.

[@S25117]

Like 2012 model

[@thatniceroccor7558]

@@S25117 exactly it was beautiful as well

[@icarusflying1814]

I have the previous generation of this car and it’s simply incredible. The noise is unreal (no soft limiter!), the looks it gets, the fun of a RWD and it’s not expensive to maintain like a Ferrari, because it’s an Audi. Short Autobahn vid on my profile 👌

[@MotorsByHG]

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[@j03ysm1th8]

love the drone footage that being added in especially while drifting!

[@Jobaa87]

4:05 This triggered me, are you sure that trim is plastic? It looks aluminium to me... Pretty sure Audi doesn't use chrome painted plastic. Even on my TT everything that looks metallic actually is.

[@exclusivecocktails8589]

Love the video Matt, who is the drone pilot? He is getting some MAD camera angles!!!!! Keep up the good work Matt.

[@vindevhunta4905]

I love the r8 from day one till now...it's an awe some car

[@MotorsByHG]

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[@jeff-hd9og]

@Benj6i yeah

[@zarby8520]

rather have an m8 or porsche

[@superstarsfastcars]

@@zarby8520🤔 if it is a Turbo S. The Porsche

[@zno3177]

So a Dacia Jogger achieved the same braking distance as a full blown super car. And I get to save £120k if I buy it through Carwow? Sounds like a no brainer to me

[@pandalavacargms1314]

Was thinking the same😂

[@Dranzell]

And you get the same climate controls.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@pandalavacargms1314 Carwow should try FIAT Coupe with Xanavi Nismo engine.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@Dranzell 👍👍

[@MRWheelly]

Kinda crazy how the R8 and Dacia got the same result in brake test

[@DeVitisVito]

Love it! My vote is for Buy. As an RWD fan, I love this car. Audi could make some sort of LMS road legal car. It is RWD anyway.

[@alexandrgr]

We wanted more 0-60.. why just only 1 this time :"(

[@instinct-8991]

I think the car can do this in 3,4 seconds or even faster

[@alexandrgr]

@@instinct-8991 the awd for sure

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@instinct-8991 3.14 seconds at best.

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@alexandrgr 4WD done the job. But what if the config is MR?

[@alexandrgr]

@Paul Blackman idk the answer.. :p

[@alexanderodonnell5772]

I’ll take the Dacia Jogger I think (or 10 of them for the price)

[@purwantiallan5089]

Dacia Jogger? I am in.

[@SE-dn7xl]

I have an R8 RWD and Matt is more or less pretty spot on but there's two things worth mentioning - it's more comfortable to drive on the road than a 911 or a sporty Ferrari and it's faster on a track than the Quattro even with less power.

[@Sean-if7rp]

How is it faster around a track and by how much? Less understeer?

[@SE-dn7xl]

@@Sean-if7rp Less weight, less understeer, better balance. Depends on the track - on power tracks the lap pace is less affected but low/medium speed corners would cost the R8 Quattro time. I'm around 2-3 seconds faster with an ok lap than the times I've seen for WGI.

[@SE-dn7xl]

@@Sean-if7rp I posted the lap on this channel btw.

[@Sean-if7rp]

@@SE-dn7xl That’s an impressive difference. Wouldn’t a tune bring it to V10 Performance power or are there physical differences unlike the older R8 V10s?

[@SE-dn7xl]

@@Sean-if7rp No, funny enough every last component of that engine including every screw and bolt is identical on the Huracan STO LP640. So realistically, yeah you can easily tune the engine reliably to an identical map but I'm waiting for my warranty to expire. It's a 2021.

[@okithdesilva129]

I love the design of the old R8 more than the design of this new R8

[@leo200389]

Rwd R8 is really good idea for audi lovers!

[@ittimjones]

If you listen closely, Matt pronounces it "Ahh 8"

[@muhammadaliakram4155]

Your way of expressing the cars and suvs are just outclass 😎❤

[@MotorsByHG]

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[@lefuedebout]

WOW! Check 7:25 where the speedo reads >>> 9.8MPG!!!! At today's petrol prices??

[@muhammadaliakram4155]

Nice one mat watson what a perfect review of audi ❤😊

[@borqninjaz1120]

Quick tip for bypassing the rev limiter, if it's an auto put it in drive let it roll and while it's rolling put it in neutral and thrash that throttle 👌

[@yacine5721]

you know what's really amazing ? every time mat says the little phrase "wow me car wow" it is still different and feels fresh ! i watched like hundreds of videos, every time mat says it with such panache !! woow 😮

[@TR-tp3lt]

I love that automatic captions are interpreting the engine revs as [MUSIC] at 7:25. I do agree, though.

[@unknown476Z]

Remember that commercial for R8, camera moving slowly from front of the car, that's straped on dynamometer rollers, towards back of the car. Engine is uncovered and when camera picks up nice angle all hell breakes loose. Engine hits red line trough gears, straps barely holding it down, pure power in action and then calming trough downshifting. Instant goosebumps 🤤

[@Sarah-vh4wt]

For the price I’d definitely get a Porsche | Mercedes sports or something to that liking….I’d like to see it rated on a Doug Dumoro from Car and Bids Scoresheet.

[@tiyani6830]

A rolling race between the rwd and Quattro R8 would be interesting

[@watch1236]

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[@seinsmeld13]

I agree with you Mat. I would prefer this car in AWD here in Canada so I could drive it during the winter with winter tires, Cheers mate.

[@callumterblanche1491]

Would love to see the RWD vs the AWD in a drag race I hope you can make that happen mat

[@joshburton42]

First yt video of the day! Fantastic job CARWOW crew!

[@okithdesilva129]

I love your insane videos Mat

[@princejamin8748]

The drone shots makes the videos 100x better 😍

[@Meradulie]

Would be nice if you could either go full SI-System or add km/h :)

[@jamcarz8982]

You guys are the best in the business and always inspire me to get better at filming cars!

[@nobatteriesincluded3968]

An Audi without Quattro is like pizza without cheese smh good video though 💯

[@mdftx1]

I’m so confused, the 2017 model year, if your in park you can rev it all the way to redline just sitting in park

[@okithdesilva129]

Mat thank you so much for this insane video

[@MrSamstackz]

I love your honesty Mat. Great review 💪🏾

[@DonatProdanSimRacing]

Always loved R8s and this facelifted RWD model is my favorite without a doubt (except maybe the LMS GT3 race car..., but that's a different story).

[@Furrfino]

suggestion: i think brake tests should be done as sets and not just once. like the actual test be taken on the 4th 60-0mph, one emergency brake after another.

[@tesla-spectre]

as always big fun. and when revving up to 9-8000 rpm I guess it turns 30mi/g to 30g/mi ;)

[@faisalshah5130]

That's a crap verdict Matt. Maybe it should be Shortlist instead, since you said it's the most fun, with the proviso the Quattro gets you more kit at a higher price. A 911 would be less dramatic to look at while you can't daily drive any Ferrari like you would the R8.

[@NikhoPrasetyoPratama]

Ahh what a beautiful car My ranking is: That jaguar Mat mention in video, than this R8 after that 911 turbo S This is my personal opinion, share your thoughts down below too

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yes. These cars are beauty.

[@borjastick]

Always liked the R8 but prefer the soft top version. But those exhaust tips are just terrible. Surely they could turn them into a thing of beauty. Maybe with four square or curved end tips or something milled and sexy like on the new Porsches and Ferraris.

[@Proparkourgamer]

Do a drag race between this R8 and the Huracan RWD

[@MotorsByHG]

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[@onthegasapparel7717]

All R8 models should have an option to engage a rear wheel drive mode. That's why I loved my E63s.

[@abysoon]

I don't get why you say that 0 to 100 kph in 3,6s is nuts. 458 Italia did 3,2s more than a decade ago. And rwd as well

[@karankhatana9528]

Well 458 was also double the price the Audi is so you get what you pay for

[@abysoon]

@@karankhatana9528 only 40k€ difference for 13 years time it's not worth it in my opinion

[@provigilandchill]

3.6 seconds is still really quick, plus the 458 doesn't do 3.2 but more like 3.5

[@shozaammm9232]

The AMG gt63 4 door can do 2.7 sec

[@karankhatana9528]

@@abysoon nah bro it started from 240k and went all they way up to 300k with options

[@williamdrijver4141]

Audi should have built a RWD V6 bi-turbo version of the R8. With a lower price (and less weight) that might have helped sales worldwide.

[@watch1236]

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[@thetitanlordyt5724]

still waiting on the 2022 santafe/ sorento

[@shingirayichipere8815]

The drone shot was perfect 👌

[@watch1236]

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[@no_lft_shft]

I'd still go with the Quattro

[@sajushtiwari]

Man, that drone shot while warming up the tyres gave me 100% Need for speed feels.

[@StarDust_1988]

if you want sports car with a big boot go with the Jaguar! BMW M8: I'm I joke to you?? and please I don't want you to tell me M8 is not a sports car!!

[@htasker8]

It's 2 tonnes that's not a sports car

[@htasker8]

It's a GT car

[@kristoffer3000]

@@htasker8 Most cars are 2 tons nowadays sadly, the lightest R8 which is the one in this video is 1600kg's, not exactly light either.

[@htasker8]

@@kristoffer3000 yeah 400kg is a big difference between that and the R8 I like the M8 but I would never consider that a sports car it's a grand tourer

[@friderball]

Hi mat, can you try the AMG GLC 63 (S if you want) against the Porsche Macan please, it would be lovely from you. Have a great day

[@daytonrom4453]

Modern Audi designs > modern BMW designs

[@CullyColantino]

They’re futuristic, but they’re soulless.

[@anish4175]

The editor did Matt dirty😂

[@natureboy7462]

Challenging the huracan sto

[@saadkhan9797]

The JOGGER stops in the same distance as this R8 33m 😅what is the point of having those performance breaks on all four wheels whn a 2 front mounted disk extremely short in diameter can stop in the same distance and remember tht car cost only 14,000€.... 😅😅 And this cost more then a 132,000€... 😑!!! 😅😅

[@hannthenan]

Those plastic shifters are atrocious for a car that is this special and cost this much

[@Loothansa]

That limiter is insane. It means you have to actually go fast as fuck to hear it. So surely more people will end up going fast as fuck in these.

[@harmansingh7126]

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[@SoCalFreelance]

19" wheels just don't look right

[@DjNikGnashers]

I remember the days when people were not completely obsessed about tenths of a second differences in 0-60 times. People just bought cars which were fun to drive.

[@zeeb2014]

Unpopular opinion: I’d take the AWD version over this any day🤷‍♂️

[@Kraven83]

60 to 0 in 33 metres like... the Dacia Jogger in the previous video?! Either the Audi is a bit disappointing or the Dacia has awesome stopping power...

[@justchilling9442]

This car is pointless. People that can afford a super car will just buy the Quattro version

[@Captainrave]

Agreed.

[@uGotGot1618]

This thing with an aftermarket exhaust to let that V10 scream a bit... I'd have one for sure

[@benokrizek8020]

So funny to see people pointing out RWD as something special in a supercar. Meanwhile Noble M600 be like "Oi mate funny to brake without the ABS in the wet innit"

[@renatoagram4871]

So you want to say that Dacia Jogger has the same brake performance as Audi R8 RWD at 60mph. I think that is a win for Dacia.

[@watch1236]

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[@Toto_Muc]

As a BMW driver I love seeing Audi went RWD with the R8 😍

[@Zadster]

£133K Audi R8 RWD 60-0 = 33m £15K Dacia Jogger 60-0 = 33m Hmm.

[@Fedelia86]

These plastic shifter paddles on an otherwise great steering wheel are really a bad joke on a >100k car. Especially as it‘s a part you’re constantly touching. I didn’t enjoy them in my S5 - I would hate them in a R8. Porsche and Mercedes/AMG (even BMW to a certain degree) do a better job on those. So many bits on the interior (middle console etc.) are also the same in an A4. I‘d rather get a „cheap“ Porsche with a great engine (Cayman GTS 4.0) with the same interior as the top Line (Turbo S) than a super expensive R8 with the same interior as an everyday middle class A4 family saloon.

[@naomilambert4994]

We love Matt because his videos are so informative plus his accent is sooo cute.

[@OriginalGriff]

"I've seen 30 mpg average ... not showing that now ..." thirty seconds later and it's 9.8, no 9.7 mpg. Gulp.

[@joejoe2974]

you can disable esp and press on the clutch pedal (if you have one) to rev at high rpm on most vw group cars

[@siviter]

Audi always struggles with second albums. The TT, A1, A5 and R8 were better in their first generations.

[@MotorsByHG]

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[@condor9992]

Brilliant. I'd like to see some more back to back reviews

[@harmansingh7126]

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[@austinemsagala]

Please race the 2018 Audi R8 V10 PLUS with Ferrari 458 Italia and Aston Martin Vanquish

[@carloscortez7786]

shocked that you said "avoid". this car will get "classic" status as it is in the last year they make it (and other reasons) and I enjoyed how your other video showed the same R8 destroying the Corvette and 911 (3x). I appreciate your honest review though. Thank you. I'm buying my R8 tonight with delivery next week though. :)

[@narasimmanramu4753]

Mat, can you review the 2022 Toyota GR86?

[@shih-hanchow8945]

I've read somewhere that if you put the car in neutral, you can bypass the soft limiter. Not sure if that's true or not...

[@swisschoco25]

So this is $132K and the NSX is $150K. The V10 engine sounds like the drum beats from heaven..I would have to get the R8.

[@jaystewart4823]

Love his Audi reviews above all else🙌

[@kdm_entertainment]

Looks sooo much better without that fixed spoiler. A lot sexier lines

[@masterxyr]

breaking from 60 mph is the same as the dacia? Shouldn't it be better?

[@watch1236]

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[@krane15]

It may have a higher top speed (how many time will you even get close to that), but going rear wheel drive only means it will also have a slower launch speed. Which is something anyone could use every day. So is this really a step forward?

[@ppmnox]

honesty is the best policy. appreciated!