Hot take: the F80 M3 sounds like a Geo Metro with a rusted out exhaust

"AMGtech - now with more recalls!" (amgtech) 04/20/2018 at 14:47 • Filed to: None

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Die-Trying > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 14:52

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so that means it sounds “better than i think it should”?......

AestheticsInMotion > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 14:54

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I’d rate the F80 exhaust note well below that of a 500 Abarth. Take that as you will

WilliamsSW > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 14:55

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Are you talking about the actual noise the exhaust makes, or the piped in ‘exhaust’ noise that comes through the speakers though?

LOREM IPSUM > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 14:55

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Every time I hear my brother in law start his 335i, I wonder if it needs exhaust work or if it’s supposed to sound like pennies in a metal coffee can. 

Which reminds me... I need to fix that heat shield rattle/worn flex pipe on my FX.

His Stigness > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 15:01

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I thought it sounded like a broken vacuum cleaner.

XJDano > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 15:23

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Seen here is what sounded like a F80 M3.

I’m sure the actual BMW sounded better. That mofo was loud.

Spanfeller is a twat > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 15:23

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I think you killed Blue Mazda 2...

shop-teacher > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 15:25

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Did someone say Geo Metro?

I can’t wait to rallycross this piggy again this weekend!!

Gerry197 > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 15:27

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I always thought that of most M car exhaust. Even the much loved E46 M3, I remember someone say it sounded like a weed wacker from the outside, however it sounded glorious on the inside. And this was before digital sound was added.

Though I know they were piping in sound in certain BMWs back then, though in the “letting you hear the engine better” techniques like snorkels that lead in from the engine compartment. Which was real sound, not fake audio.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > WilliamsSW 04/20/2018 at 15:28

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The actual exhaust sound as heard from standing outside of the car.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Spanfeller is a twat 04/20/2018 at 15:29

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AMGtech - now with more recalls! > His Stigness 04/20/2018 at 15:29

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You’re giving it a lot of credit.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Gerry197 04/20/2018 at 15:31

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I always thought the older ones sounded alright, or even good, like up to E46 and E39.

WilliamsSW > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 15:32

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Not that it sounds that great either way.

ihm96 > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 15:34

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Sounds better than the c43s civic fartcan noise

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 15:46

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E46 with headers and a CSL intake is all sorts of mmmmmmmmmm.

His Stigness > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 15:59

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I said “broken” because it is still a BMW after all.

Long-Voyager > His Stigness 04/20/2018 at 16:00

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Pretty sure that’s a dis on broken vacuum cleaners.

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 04/20/2018 at 16:00

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Ask and ye shall receive

BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo > Spanfeller is a twat 04/20/2018 at 16:00

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Can confirm.

Am dead.

AM3R, lost another burner > LOREM IPSUM 04/20/2018 at 16:05

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If it’s an E9x 335i that’s the active exhaust flap rattling. The same thing happened in mine, I unplugged it from the trunk and its fine now.

His Stigness > Long-Voyager 04/20/2018 at 16:17

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Lol.

LOREM IPSUM > AM3R, lost another burner 04/20/2018 at 19:28

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I’ll try and mention it to him if it comes up, but I’ve kinda stopped offering unsolicited car advise to him for the most part. He’s got a friend at a “Mr. Transmission” who does all his work for him. I always seem to get a “but I think” in response whenever I suggest anything.

Also, the underhood scene in that thing kinda intimidates the crap out of me. No idea how anyone would, say, replace the 3 rearmost spark plugs... For example. Or replace a coilpack, or valve cover gasket, when half of the engine is hidden below the cowl and under the dashboard somewhere. I’m better off not even trying, lol.

AM3R, lost another burner > LOREM IPSUM 04/20/2018 at 20:17

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It just takes removing a panel in the trunk and unplugging the wire for the active exhaust. I did it because the exhaust just sounds nicer with it always open haha.

I know plenty of guys who are like that.. eventually i just tell myself “it’s not my money” and let them do what they want.

I understand what you’re saying, but once you remove the covers and stuff it’s not toooo bad to work on, and I’m as novice as they get.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > ihm96 04/20/2018 at 20:29

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I’m not saying the C43 (205) sounds good, but I think it’s better than the F80. 202 C43 sounds better than both.

WilliamsSW > Gerry197 04/20/2018 at 20:33

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The V8's sound good, and the E39 M5 is glorious.

Can’t say that about the F80 M car though...

WilliamsSW > BlueMazda2 - Blesses the rains down in Africa, Purveyor of BMW Individual Arctic Metallic, Merci Twingo 04/20/2018 at 20:33

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RIP