CarMad Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Doesn't sound to bad to me but I find revving an engine like that is virtually pointless compared to how the car sounds on the move and from inside personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 As CarMad says, it's a completely different sound when an engine is under load. Personally i'm not a fan of that sound, but it seems to be the way things are going these days. Artificially creating 'exhaust' noises rather than simply allowing the mechanical symphony of the engine to come through. I'm not a fan of the sound of the latest AMG Mercs for the same reason, all that exhaust noise is fake, it's not the true sound of a V8 engine and all the pops and crackles are artificially induced by the engine management system, modern fuel injected engines shouldn't make exhausts pop and crackle, because they shouldn't be over fuelling to induce it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) From outside, the noise of the exhaust and engine are real. It's from inside the cabin, you can't hear the actual sound due to sound deadening and the cabin is fed an artificial synthesised sound through a speaker or the sound system. Edit: re-read Tipex's post and slightly misunderstood what he was.saying initially. Get.it now:-) Edited May 8, 2014 by Cuprabob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) The Subaru flat four is a classic case in point. It sounded its absolute best in 1993/4 Group A 555 trim, the muffled off-beat bass thrum from the uneven headers, punctuated by the crack and pop of the anti-lag. And that didn't have any fancy exhaust treatment - just a single straight through 2 and half inch pipe. Any of the ridiculous 4" plus back box exhaust mods ruin that sound, drowning out the warble with their harshness. The ITG air filter and ScoobySport back box (single pipe similar to the approved Prodrive upgrade) on mine took it to just about the right level - a bit more noise on intake and better exhaust flow than the factory twin pea-shooters to accentuate the flat four. Saw/heard a C63 give it the beans yesterday. I do love the noise of a proper V8, but this was too harsh so I suspect it wasn't standard. Funnily enough, a couple of cars behind was a Jag XK convertible. Standard 5.0 V8. That sounded altogether more sophisticated. Just enough there under power to have presence, but not nearly so in your face as the Merc. Edited May 8, 2014 by garcon magnifique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I always liked the Rip Speed look of the WRC Style Subaru on the road during the 90''s. I tended to think, possibly wrongly I'm sure, that the driver had used an old 5litre Dulux paint tin, taken a tin can opener to one end, sprayed it Matt black and welded it onto the existing exhaust. They'd drive up and down the streets, with one hand down the front of their shell suit trousers keeping their 'semi' ready and looking well cool. That said, I never did ever chose to buy a Subaru........!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) As CarMad says, it's a completely different sound when an engine is under load. Personally i'm not a fan of that sound, but it seems to be the way things are going these days. Artificially creating 'exhaust' noises rather than simply allowing the mechanical symphony of the engine to come through. Perhaps that's why I liked the sound of it. The exhaust drowned out the straight 4 cylinder noise. Which is why I will try my hardest not to have another. Edited May 8, 2014 by cruiser647 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 4 fat pipes on a 4 cylinder engine, I believe the phrase is "factory barry". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 Tastefully done though. Not sticking outwards and upwards and don't have the rear box dangling down like bulldog balls banging on every road hump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 (edited) But it's got to be LOUD to be any good. Unless your decibel level is higher than AC/DC on stage, it's a feckless aftermarket exhaust...... You've got to be able to shake windows in their frames and awaken small children from their sleep!!! Edited May 8, 2014 by TP27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 That Golf sounds ridiculous for a 4 cylinder, completely artificial. 1 pipe per cylinder? Just ahahahahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 That Golf sounds ridiculous for a 4 cylinder, completely artificial. 1 pipe per cylinder? Just ahahahahaha. The funny thing is Mac, if you drive the Golf R in ECO mode, it's as quiet as a mouse. I'm almost minded to put a "Hybrid" badge on the boot, in place of the R.....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I get a 4 cyl doesn't always sound great, and you can do stuff with it to make it sound better...but that just sounds silly. Would be interesting to hear what it sounds like under load however, I bet it's different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=52&i=27946 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I get a 4 cyl doesn't always sound great, and you can do stuff with it to make it sound better...but that just sounds silly. Would be interesting to hear what it sounds like under load however, I bet it's different? Yes - in RACE mode with foot flat on the loud pedal, it does sound good. I've done just over 1,200 miles now and it is bedding in well. At full chat on a decent B road, through 3rd, 4th and 5th gears, it does growl, but only like a tuned 4-pot that it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 http://news.epicinter.net/customers-brand-new-volkswagen-golf-r-wheel-literally-disintegrates-at-speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Double post Edited May 20, 2014 by Cuprabob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Flipping heck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TP27 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Flipping heck! But luckily, on the 19" Cadiz alloy which is not here in the UK, as standard nor optional Spec. IIRC a similar issue was had with a Lambo model and few years back ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 that looks freaking scary.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Lets hope the 19" versions for the R400 don't suffer the same fate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I saw a Lapiz Blue one with Cadiz alloys in my local dealer earlier and it was lovely but not a fan.of the wheels at all. One winter and that polished face will be full of white worm. I much prefer the style of the optional 19" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) I saw a Lapiz Blue one with Cadiz alloys in my local dealer earlier and it was lovely but not a fan.of the wheels at all. One winter and that polished face will be full of white worm. I much prefer the style of the optional 19" I agree the optional 19" alloys on both the GTI and R are better looking. The R400 Cadiz alloys are different to the normal R versions so lets see what happens with the production version..... Edited May 20, 2014 by Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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