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Gmafb!
I just read this,
Automakers are well aware that a snarly engine note enhances the behind-the-wheel experience—especially for sporty cars—and all sorts of devices have been used to let in this "good" noise. The Chevrolet Corvette's exhaust system has a valve that opens under full throttle and bypasses the muffler. The Porsche Cayman and the Ford Mustang both have "noise pipes" that connect the intake system to the cabin. These passive systems, however, are slowly being replaced with active systems that play a prerecorded track through speakers.
I couldn't believe my eyes! WTF are the automakers thinking?? The first time some wimp kid pulls up next to me with engine sounds playing through a speaker I will be laughing so hard I won't see the light turn green.
Automakers are well aware that a snarly engine note enhances the behind-the-wheel experience—especially for sporty cars—and all sorts of devices have been used to let in this "good" noise. The Chevrolet Corvette's exhaust system has a valve that opens under full throttle and bypasses the muffler. The Porsche Cayman and the Ford Mustang both have "noise pipes" that connect the intake system to the cabin. These passive systems, however, are slowly being replaced with active systems that play a prerecorded track through speakers.
I couldn't believe my eyes! WTF are the automakers thinking?? The first time some wimp kid pulls up next to me with engine sounds playing through a speaker I will be laughing so hard I won't see the light turn green.
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I just read this,
Automakers are well aware that a snarly engine note enhances the behind-the-wheel experience—especially for sporty cars—and all sorts of devices have been used to let in this "good" noise. The Chevrolet Corvette's exhaust system has a valve that opens under full throttle and bypasses the muffler. The Porsche Cayman and the Ford Mustang both have "noise pipes" that connect the intake system to the cabin. These passive systems, however, are slowly being replaced with active systems that play a prerecorded track through speakers.
I couldn't believe my eyes! WTF are the automakers thinking?? The first time some wimp kid pulls up next to me with engine sounds playing through a speaker I will be laughing so hard I won't see the light turn green.
Automakers are well aware that a snarly engine note enhances the behind-the-wheel experience—especially for sporty cars—and all sorts of devices have been used to let in this "good" noise. The Chevrolet Corvette's exhaust system has a valve that opens under full throttle and bypasses the muffler. The Porsche Cayman and the Ford Mustang both have "noise pipes" that connect the intake system to the cabin. These passive systems, however, are slowly being replaced with active systems that play a prerecorded track through speakers.
I couldn't believe my eyes! WTF are the automakers thinking?? The first time some wimp kid pulls up next to me with engine sounds playing through a speaker I will be laughing so hard I won't see the light turn green.
Like wresting WWE. I guess a similar special effect is in cars now. Damn
What's next... hearing aids for men to hear women moaning and talking dirty during sex?
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i say that if you want a snarly exhaust, go buy something american with a big V8. don't waste your time cramming a crappy exhaust wannabe cd in the player and expect to get any kind of driving enjoyment out of the car.
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If the world was a better place, the makers and sellers of the exhaust turbo whistle would be out of business.
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I just play youtube videos in my car when I want to feel like I am going fast anyway. Some day we will look back when even the commoner could afford a car that made it's own noise and shakes besides the interior rattles.