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09-08-2014, 07:27 PM | #1 |
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M4 synthesized engine exhaust sounds !? Tell me it's NOT true !
Someone told me recently that to enhance the sound of the new M4 engine BMW pipes fake sounds through the radio speakers PLEASE tell me that this is not true.!
If this is correct info is a B M W sport OEM exhaust available for the M4? I saw it on the website but was unsure if it was a standard part or an option ? If a sport exhaust is an option does anyone know if it be electronically controlled to offer a sport and also a quieter tone like my current factory supplied Porsche sport sounds exhaust After 25 years of BMW's ( see my email address yes I did own a 1986 m535i gray mkt car It was fantastic!) I bought a 2006 911. 997 Silver Porsche coupe w sport seats Porsche sport exhaust and a 6 speed manual It is a beautiful car and has a timeless design but at age 60 it is not very comfortable for longer trips It only has 27k miles and is better than new but I am considering the idea of buying a M4 The Porsche engine has such a beautiful sound I would hope that the new M car would also sound great without any phony enhancements . That would really disappoint me If so a better option might be a slightly used E92 ! Russ DeJulio Pittsburgh PA Russm535il@aol.com |
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It is described as a reproduction of the actual engine noise sound transmitted through the cars audio system, but yes they pump the noise through the speakers. Google "BMW active sound" for more info.
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EDIT: I just did a quick search through the F80/82 forums, and this thread seems to be the best source of info: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1033236. From that, I don't think the system is the same as the M5 system, but there is no microphone and the sound you're hearing is not being amplified from your engine or exhaust. It's a synthesized engine/exhaust note intended to enhance the sound you already hear from the car. |
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Even more strange is that this is only a 3 cylinder engine from Mini and also with turbos ?
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Sad day for gear heads when an audio has to play back your engine sound into cabin. At least pipe it in using lightweight material not some synthesized playback analyzing your RPMs and out through speakers. A turn off IMO and what I couldn't stand when I drive the M4. It's blatantly obvious.
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