am I crazy?

jqsmooth · 10-24-2011, 08:20 PM

On a sunny day, I was going home on the parkway in my pathfinder. Heard a vaguely familiar sound whiz by. It was an M3 coupe. So, I follow him just to listen to the engine sound. Every time he gives the throttle, the beast howls. Didn't get a good look at the exhaust. Dodn't think it was modded. I followed him all the way until I had to exit. It was sweet music to my ears. Even when I'm not driving the damn thing, I'm mesmerized by it.

Here's where I think I'm going nuts. When I actually drive the M3, I don't get the full sound effect that I heard when I was a bystander. I'm just playing music for others. What do you guys think? Am I crazy or what?

///M Ryder · 10-24-2011, 08:34 PM

I had a similar experience a couple of days ago. Throttle blips sound incredible when you are behind the car. I patched up with a Houston ///M Club member on the freeway and we just happen to be headed home the same way. That Akra exhaust sounded amazing every time he downshifted.......long live throttle blips and DCT

................Phil

SchnellM3 · 10-24-2011, 08:40 PM

I barely listen to the radio any more after I got my exhaust and hell even before that I never really played it that loud.

Engine > Sat Radio (Except if Howard Stern isn't on vacation

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IFX · 10-24-2011, 08:40 PM

that's when you know your a car feen (however you spell it)

I don't have an e9xM, but anytime we have an e46m in the shop I look over the whole entire thing as if i didn't own one..

Same thing if i see one on the road, i stare at it as if I don't see mine everyday in the driveway. It's truly a sickness i enjoy.

SchnellM3 · 10-24-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IFX

that's when you know your a car fiend

I don't have an e9xM, but anytime we have an e46m in the shop I look over the whole entire thing as if i didn't own one..

Same thing if i see one on the road, i stare at it as if I don't see mine everyday in the driveway. It's truly a sickness i enjoy.

IFX · 10-24-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SchnellM3

lol, thank you sir. couldn't find the word at the moment i guess

jqsmooth · 10-24-2011, 09:35 PM

Thank God, I'm not alone! I appreciate the feedback. I feel like I'm at an AA meeting. Hi, my name is Jason. I'm an M-holic!

klammer · 10-24-2011, 10:04 PM

you're sane, everyone else is crazy

10-24-2011, 08:20 PM	#1
jqsmooth Captain 159 Rep 773 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	am I crazy? On a sunny day, I was going home on the parkway in my pathfinder. Heard a vaguely familiar sound whiz by. It was an M3 coupe. So, I follow him just to listen to the engine sound. Every time he gives the throttle, the beast howls. Didn't get a good look at the exhaust. Dodn't think it was modded. I followed him all the way until I had to exit. It was sweet music to my ears. Even when I'm not driving the damn thing, I'm mesmerized by it. Here's where I think I'm going nuts. When I actually drive the M3, I don't get the full sound effect that I heard when I was a bystander. I'm just playing music for others. What do you guys think? Am I crazy or what? __________________ 2008 E64 M6 2011 E92 l SSII l Fox Red - 145k and Totaled. 2012 Toyota Prius C - 145k and Totaled. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder - 301.6K and Junked. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Rolled & Totaled. 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood - RIP.
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	I had a similar experience a couple of days ago. Throttle blips sound incredible when you are behind the car. I patched up with a Houston ///M Club member on the freeway and we just happen to be headed home the same way. That Akra exhaust sounded amazing every time he downshifted.......long live throttle blips and DCT ................Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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SchnellM3 Digger 205 Rep 2,619 Posts Drives: 03 E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2003 BMW E46 M3 Tra ... [8.00] 2009 BMW E92 M3 [8.30] 2009 Yamaha R1 (FOR ... [9.50]	I barely listen to the radio any more after I got my exhaust and hell even before that I never really played it that loud. Engine > Sat Radio (Except if Howard Stern isn't on vacation ) __________________ 2009 E92 M3 /// Melbourne Red /// Fox Red /// M DKG Full Innotech Exhaust - DINAN Intake - IND Engine Bay Appearance - IND Hand Stitched Boot Covers - and much more....
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IFX Banned 67 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: AW e46M/N54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Fla. iTrader: (1)	that's when you know your a car feen (however you spell it) I don't have an e9xM, but anytime we have an e46m in the shop I look over the whole entire thing as if i didn't own one.. Same thing if i see one on the road, i stare at it as if I don't see mine everyday in the driveway. It's truly a sickness i enjoy.
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jqsmooth Captain 159 Rep 773 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	Thank God, I'm not alone! I appreciate the feedback. I feel like I'm at an AA meeting. Hi, my name is Jason. I'm an M-holic! __________________ 2008 E64 M6 2011 E92 l SSII l Fox Red - 145k and Totaled. 2012 Toyota Prius C - 145k and Totaled. 2002 Nissan Pathfinder - 301.6K and Junked. 2000 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Rolled & Totaled. 1995 Cadillac Fleetwood - RIP.
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klammer Brigadier General 97 Rep 3,246 Posts Drives: 11 spc gry m3 e90, 19 X5 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	you're sane, everyone else is crazy __________________ mods: track ready stuff
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