Stef, on V8s, and LOUD NOISES in general.

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 05/27/2020 at 17:25 • Filed to: None

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Damn, do I miss the F1 V8s (and 10s)...

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For Sweden > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 17:34

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“Loud Noises!”

-Stef

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 17:37

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I do kinda feel bad for my neighbors as I just keep my Camaro in FUCK YOU loud mode all the time, but V8 noises make everything better 

Future next gen S2000 owner > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 17:43

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Let’s concentrate on the more important things, like the fact that a 10 year old engine is closing in on 100hp/liter NA.

That’s seriously cool and good and all the things.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 05/27/2020 at 17:43

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Haha - what time do you leave in the morning (when not quarantined)?

My old neighbors (good friends) would say, “We always know when Dave’s headed to work!” For me, it was generally around 7:00. I’d never get on it in the neighborhood, but there was a hill...

Discerning > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 17:45

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I’ ve had a loud V8, V6, I4, etc. and I have zero interest in having another loud vehicle.

With a few exhaust bits, I could make my 18 F150 sound very much like that Mustang, but I would never even consider it. I like a modest exhaust note, personally

Poor_Sh > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 05/27/2020 at 17:45

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I have enough neighbors with cats that are clearly not legally loud. I no longer worry about installing my valved exhaust next month lol maybe I'll at least keep the valves closed during early and late hours

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Future next gen S2000 owner 05/27/2020 at 17:45

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My 12 year old engine has had that from go . =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Discerning 05/27/2020 at 17:46

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Mine’s not stupid loud, but it’s not quiet , either...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 17:49

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The seats make fart sounds, are we sure it’s just the seats and not the driver?

Discerning > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 17:50

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I like a high flow cat, a compact resonator, and a high flowing muffler that adds some character. But mostly in the name of performance and weight reduction.

I’ve done the whole straight pipe deal and I don’t think I could deal with the noise or drone at this point. I’ve gotten to a point where I like my quiet I think. Ha

What I don’t understand with modern cars is how insanely expensive some ca tback exhausts are. Some of them aren’t even titanium or anything.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 17:51

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Around 6:45-6:50 every Monday-Friday, I’m an essential employee, so no quarantine. But I used to have a neighbor with a 5th gen SS with a horrible aftermarket exhaust that would fire it up around 5:30 every morning. One time he stalled it and I laughed myself back to sleep.

Thomas Donohue > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 17:55

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There’s a not-so-fine line between good noises, and good noises that are so absurdly loud that they become bad noises.

Source: The Mustang in my neighborhood that sounds like a NASCAR car, even when slowly accelerating from 5 mph to 33 mph. The volume is obscene, vibrates windows, and is not necessary.

E90M3 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 18:28

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Yeah but that induction noise.

Beefchips > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 18:31

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Is the kind of thing that’s fun when you’re driving it, but not at all f un when your neighbor does. It’s too bad sounds piped in to the cabin feel so fake and dumb... It seems like that would be a no- brainier, the youth can drive and us crotchety old ppl can get our sleep.

Future next gen S2000 owner > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 18:31

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Good! It’s a fairly rare milestone for any NA motor, especially in a street car.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Discerning 05/27/2020 at 18:43

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And that’s why my Z still has the stock Ti exhaust. Sounds great, isn’t super loud. 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 18:45

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I never got V8's until I got a V8. It’s such a soulful engine, while being completely boring and understressed when you are putting around. The sound of it pushing past 6k rpm makes every day better. 

ItalianJobR53 - now with added 'MERICA and unreliability > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/27/2020 at 19:17

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But, its mostly the LS6 that does that in the Z. A LS1 base car is fairly mundane imo

Verdog ~ manual Bro, Bro - HellHawk Equipped > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 19:23

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Stef, ask the puffalumps  if they want TO drive and review the TrackHawk.  Torchy’s is all I need.  In RR preferably.  

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Verdog ~ manual Bro, Bro - HellHawk Equipped 05/27/2020 at 19:38

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Yesyesyes

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 05/27/2020 at 20:22

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That’s hilarious.

So, g otten any comments from neighbors yet ?

gettingoldercarguy > Discerning 05/27/2020 at 20:23

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I’ve consistently enjoyed the sound of magnaflow mufflers for some time now. Very mellow by ta king the edge off the sharp notes.

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 20:23

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Nope, people pretty much keep to them selves ‘round here

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Discerning 05/27/2020 at 20:28

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How’s this? =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Future next gen S2000 owner 05/27/2020 at 20:32

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My car is... not one of these.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/g6550/11-naturally-aspirated-cars-crazy-horsepower-per-liter/

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/27/2020 at 20:33

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Amen, brother.

Will be hard to go back... 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Thomas Donohue 05/27/2020 at 20:34

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Yeah, that’s stupid. 

Discerning > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/27/2020 at 20:37

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The Ti exhaust is great. Wouldn't swap out the catback for anything. I do recommend some high flow catted LT's though. 

Discerning > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 20:39

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The S65 sounds good just about no matter what you do with it. That seems to have a nice sound and some volume without being obnoxious. How’s the inside under light load above 40? I’ve been surprised a couple of times by how bad some cars drone with even mild setups.

TrickJos > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 20:47

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Sometimes I wonder why I keep a Camaro stashed away in the garage and only drive it on sunny days. The GTI is plenty of fun, right?   It all makes sense when I turn the key and that exhaust note  echoes off of the garage walls. Yes. V8 is the answer to all my troubles. A GTI is fun, a great daily driver, and is nearly as fast, but it doesn’t make the noise that an LS3 makes.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Discerning 05/27/2020 at 20:47

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When I start smelling sulfur, they’ll become a priority.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 20:50

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It definitely makes a daily commute more fun.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TrickJos 05/27/2020 at 20:52

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I’ve pretty much completely gotten over my GTI the last few months. Even a few months back I still wanted another, but now... I can’t see not driving a V8 to work. It makes everything better. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Discerning 05/27/2020 at 20:53

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It can drone, but it’s not bad, and it’s easy to avoid. I try to keep RPMs above 3k, anyway, so I’m just a millisecond away from the power band.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > TrickJos 05/27/2020 at 20:56

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I can’t help but rev out my car in my garage when I return home  every once in a while...

TrickJos > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/27/2020 at 20:58

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I love my GTI. It is a fantastic car and I  will drive the shit out of it years. The Camaro is objectively a far worse car, but it holds a special place in my heart and will always have a place in my garage. 

TrickJos > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 21:04

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Me too. My neighbor (old lady , 90ish) once came out her back door and exclaimed “I thought you blew a pipe!” after I had parked the car. Lol! She’s a good neighbor. 

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > TrickJos 05/27/2020 at 21:04

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Oh don’t get me wrong, the GTI is a better car in nearly every way, but it just lacks the soul that the Corvette has. It might not have the Italian theater soul of a Ferrari, but it definitely has some Motown soul. It evokes emotion that none of my others cars have. 

NKato > Thomas Donohue 05/27/2020 at 21:41

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That’s what we call a straight pipe...and straightpipes are dumb.

Gerry197 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 21:42

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I always went for the sensible choice when it came to engines, more efficient, budget conscience, better on fuel and in the case of my Ecoboost 2.7L, faster than most V8s.

However, once I got my Hemi with an aftermarket muffler to let it sing a bit (not stupid loud), I have really come to appreciate how important the sound is to the driving experience.

Driving my vehicle, heck just turning on, becomes a theatrical experience, turns the mundane into something much more.  It’s a sensory savory experience you just don’t get with more sensible engine choices. 

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies 05/27/2020 at 23:08

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My V8 o nly goes to 4200... hmmmm

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire 05/27/2020 at 23:09

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Hehe. Me when my LS rx7 actually runs. Has longtubes and one single dual in out muffler. Neighbors always hear it

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/27/2020 at 23:10

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Diesel V8s sound great. Well only Powerstrokes. And maybe a 12valve cummins but those are only 6

NojustNo > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/28/2020 at 03:33

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I picked up a 99 5 speed v6 solara recently. Its got accident history and was not perfectly repaired but runs amazing. anywayy..t he previous owner installed a catback exhaust with no resonator . I don’t usually like noisy exhausts but this one sold me on the car.

its got just a hint of crackle to it but smooth . Great noises when rev blipping inside   parking garages and tunnels. it drones at 2000rpm but makes me laugh every time so I don’t mind.

Ill take a sound/ video if anyone (zoidberg lol ?) wants.

i86hotdogs > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/28/2020 at 07:12

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I’m a sucker for noise. Gib all the braps, crackles, and pops (new idea for a shirt: crossover rice crispy characters with exhaust notes). 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Gerry197 05/28/2020 at 09:03

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“ sensory savory experience” - yes!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 05/28/2020 at 09:05

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Mine goes to 8600. =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > NojustNo 05/28/2020 at 09:07

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I’d love to hear it!

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/28/2020 at 11:52

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I mean 2 of my V8s are diesel sooo. Bike will spin to 11 tho.