Why is it cool that exotic car exhaust notes basically sound whiny like motorcycles?

FVM3 · 03-13-2011, 05:04 PM

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c-who · 03-13-2011, 09:12 PM

Different stokes for different folks.... I personally like the high end exotic sound..

c-who · 03-13-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

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bad ass!

RaceBlood · 03-13-2011, 10:57 PM

My MB SLK350 AMG V6 had a great sound when going full blast....but I agree the I6 335i sounds pretty darn good...for what it is...

RaceBlood · 03-13-2011, 11:03 PM

This rig sounds great for a V6

zli05 · 03-14-2011, 02:38 AM

Not really a big fan of exhaust sound, but I think so far the LFA is the best exhaust sound that I heard.

FVM3 · 03-14-2011, 03:00 AM

V12 sounds nice

amullo · 03-14-2011, 04:05 AM

This is a BMW forum isn´t it?

sbce90 · 03-14-2011, 07:16 AM

How has nobody mentioned Maserati yet!!!

BenTrovato · 03-14-2011, 07:33 AM

That's why they call it exhaust "note" because as the engines scream a la formula 1, they hit a high pitched note that supposedly is music to some peoples ears.

In terms of preference, some people like the deep growl of a V8 or similar but in all honesty, if it's done right, regardless of your preference, it's something to be admired

Metro · 03-14-2011, 07:44 AM

Love this M5 with Eisenhaus Meisterschaft GT exhaust.

But nothing comes close to the sound of an F1 V10 - if you've seen it live you know what I'm talking about...

hmmcolor · 03-14-2011, 10:44 AM

My current fav:

Verbiage · 03-14-2011, 11:12 AM

Porsche Carrera GT has one of the most insane exhausts I have ever heard, ever. V10 is unreal.

lucas.kent · 03-14-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by maswastage

You're right, this is sure to end in flames. That said, I actually kind of agree with you. I prefer engine notes with more rumble and bass than high revving screamers.

I agree.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-14-2011, 11:54 AM

That's stock. They sound much better with an Akrapovic exhaust.

grimlock · 03-14-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by maswastage

Disagree. The I6, and BMW's I6 in particular, has a very distinctive growl that sounds way better than any V6 I've ever heard. Just listen to this beauty from the Getaway in Athens spinoff:

My N52B30 sounds like that, and even a little more refined

The best way to describe it is it sounds 'good' or 'nice'.. which doesn't say much, but its not 'in your face' or sound like thrashing metal

Thud · 03-14-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drivaar

They have a lot more bass in them, which makes them sound more badass in my book.

Basically, you prefer V8 engines.

grimlock · 03-14-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by christopherchenm

V6 sounds more deep and L6 sounds like a strong 4 cylinder engine. Although i own 335i, i really dont like how it sounds in high rev

I have not driven a N54/N55 engine, but ironically the weaker non-turbo N52 may sound better, especially above 5-6k rpm where it really screams but in the N54/N55 it is neutered

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Originally Posted by RaceBlood

My MB SLK350 AMG V6 had a great sound when going full blast....

I heard the slk350 (v.300hp) and it was really "WOW" - funny the other MB 350s don't sound like that

SpmnE9zero · 03-14-2011, 12:53 PM

I would take the sound of an F430 over any V8 on the face of this planet!

chuckee98 · 03-14-2011, 12:56 PM

I always loved the sound of a Honda VFR750 with a Yoshimura pipe. V4 goodness with gear driven cams. How I miss that bike.

Verbiage · 03-14-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SpmnE9zero

I would take the sound of an F430 over any V8 on the face of this planet!

Ferrari V8's >>>>> all other V8's. Period.

FVM3 · 03-14-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian III

Ferrari V8's >>>>> all other V8's. Period.

i think f430 exhuast is not strong enough. Listen to M3 with deleted cats and meisterschaft gt2 exhuast. You can hear the exhaust before you see the car two blocks away even its just revving 3-5K

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BenTrovato Driver 37 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	That's why they call it exhaust "note" because as the engines scream a la formula 1, they hit a high pitched note that supposedly is music to some peoples ears. In terms of preference, some people like the deep growl of a V8 or similar but in all honesty, if it's done right, regardless of your preference, it's something to be admired
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-=Hot\|Ice=- Been There, Done That. 648 Rep 4,728 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	That's stock. They sound much better with an Akrapovic exhaust. Last edited by -=Hot\|Ice=-; 03-14-2011 at 12:00 PM..
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