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Old 11-09-11, 12:59 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9XAC...layer_embedded
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Old 11-09-11, 01:24 PM
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I wonder who got that patent in first.
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Old 11-09-11, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by <VENOM>
Why can't they just put the windows down to hear the engine, lots of cars are well insulated
Because you wanna hear the sexiness of the engine even if its raining or cold as hell outside
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Old 11-09-11, 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
part of me wonder if it's better to just remove some insulation. more sound, less weight....
Thats what I would assume the designers at BMW's M division would have done. This new system seems so contrived.
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Old 11-10-11, 07:09 PM
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Here's more info I found on the net.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/26/b...-under-the-ho/
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Old 11-10-11, 08:23 PM
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But on the outside, that V8 should still produce some noticeable noise right ?
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Old 11-11-11, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
But on the outside, that V8 should still produce some noticeable noise right ?
I would hope so. Maybe that's fake too.
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Old 11-11-11, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by SNiiP3R
But on the outside, that V8 should still produce some noticeable noise right ?
don't worry if anything, they will put a speaker outside the car for that
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Old 11-11-11, 02:17 PM
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There is no doubt that BMW makes awesome performance vehicles, but this is really, really bad. Maybe some notes from the LFA/Yamaha engineers should have been used.
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Originally Posted by stick
There is no doubt that BMW makes awesome performance vehicles, but this is really, really bad. Maybe some notes from the LFA/Yamaha engineers should have been used.
Admit that the Japanese know a little something about engineering? They'd prolly rather cut off a finger.
Besides, although we love a properly tuned Japanese engine, the Germans do it differently. They are about low revving grunt and that makes different sounds compared to Japanese high revving and efficient power.
The most practical answer would be to remove some of the soung deadening material. People buy the car anyway. Through all the changes over the years, they still sell well.
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Old 11-12-11, 06:24 AM
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I know this is a bit off topic but I can't help myself:

Soundracer V8 $40.00
Look on wife's face when she starts her RX350 "Priceless"
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Old 11-13-11, 07:24 PM
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So if you upgrade the speakers, will it sound better then? Cheaper than an exhaust upgrade?
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Originally Posted by RX_330
So if you upgrade the speakers, will it sound better then? Cheaper than an exhaust upgrade?
Hey, that's a thought. I can hear it now....that rumbling exhaust note amplified by a 15 inch subwoofer.
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Old 11-14-11, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Ice350
Admit that the Japanese know a little something about engineering? They'd prolly rather cut off a finger.
Besides, although we love a properly tuned Japanese engine, the Germans do it differently. They are about low revving grunt and that makes different sounds compared to Japanese high revving and efficient power.
The most practical answer would be to remove some of the soung deadening material. People buy the car anyway. Through all the changes over the years, they still sell well.
Well BMW used to love using high rev engines (previous M5/M6 V10, current M3 V8, previous M3 I6) so it's not all about low end grunt.
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Old 11-14-11, 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by rheiy
I know this is a bit off topic but I can't help myself:

Soundracer V8 $40.00
Look on wife's face when she starts her RX350 "Priceless"
I was just thinking, i want to get my hands on one of those just to see what my mom does if i plug one into her Honda Odyssey before she leaves for work one day
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