P_G Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Just that, I may be just getting a little sensitive about the aural capability of my s/s system, but with the wife having complained about it since day one and a number of people commneting about it on here, I wonder if I've gone too far? Although saying that the number of people who think it's an RS4 by the sound is also surprising. I've only had two people say it is not loud enough, my father in law to be and funnily enough a Monaro VXR owner. What to do?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizzy Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I've never heard your exhaust, but from my own point of view I'd not want anything louder than the milltek on my car. It's just about right, but I am a bit conscious of it's deep resonance around the 1,800rpm level if i'm ever coming back home early in the morning say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Oooh, I get that too, but around 1900-2000 rpm, then it warbles again. Funny since it is a resonated exhaust already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I don't think it's THAT loud. Certainly well within acceptable limits and it sounds positively quiet compared to A8_Tony's and MOSE's - so I think you should get sound clips of theirs and play them to her...and then she'll get off your back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Mines got the downpipes and cats so is I guess a bit louder. Before we bought it the Mrs was worried about the noise (would the unconcieved baby of the future, be able to sleep in the back). As times gone on she's never mentioned it and our baby has no problems. I'd just buy Mrs P_G some earplugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Mines got the downpipes and cats so is I guess a bit louder. Before we bought it the Mrs was worried about the noise (would the unconcieved baby of the future, be able to sleep in the back). As times gone on she's never mentioned it and our baby has no problems. I'd just buy Mrs P_G some earplugs. [/ QUOTE ] Now there's a thought...... Mines the same as yours ScoTTy, downpipes, cats and cat back, just not Milltek. It all started when I changed from 70mm fluted tips to 90mm straight throughs. No peace from ear ache since.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will22 Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I have the same as Scotty and I don't think it's too loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 OK so if you're unsure on earplugs then just tell her we had a democratic vote and she lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Or I could just deceptively get her to a meet when MOSE is there, get her to sit in his car and then realise that mine is in fact very quiet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewcam Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I think it's perfect P_G. Heard it a few times now and to be honest it's not that loud (although i am not a pregnent female ) I dont think its the volume thats noticable to be honest but the actual tone that it produces. It's a very distinct tone that your car has and i love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Graeme, After about two month of my system being on the car, it got noticeably quieter, this was due to several things. 1. The O2 loom had to be replaced where it had literally melted beyond all recognition. 2. The copious amounts of coke deposits from the cats back. 3. My experimentation with differnt fuels. I noticed that every time I topped up with differnt fuel to what I was using the car would get quieter, and would only resume to its normal growl when it had at least 2 full tanks of consistent 97ron. Intersting!! Also noticed that after 6 runs on Thorney's rolling round the car was back to its original state when the mods were first done. Fantastic. So can heartily recommend a good rolling road sesh to clear the old system out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Agreed the tone is more important than the volume. Its great to hear all 8 of those cylinders firing, so bear with it. Can send you a DVD with a Monaro with full headers back system and that should convince the other half that your car is FINE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 P_G. Are you getting slightly paranoid after my comments earlier?? Ive not heard it so cant comment. I think subtle is the key, if its too loud then it says chaved up Saxo to me, just loud enough is classy and by the sounds of the comments youre probably there already. Remember women have more acute hearing sense anyway...so they will complain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Good idea MOSE, I'll test it on her this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 PG your exhaust is not that loud in my opinion. Drew is spot on regarding the tone. Thats what makes it more noticable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 PG....the V8 should be DEFINITIVE and not necessarily loud. I just like loud things be it music, sex or cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Loud on bike = Fantastic!!! - I always ride with ear plugs. Loud on car = Not so good if it becomes tiresome, but the A/S4 has good sound proofing so is it really that bad in the car P_G? The wife still hasn't said a word about the Milltek and I did over 300miles with her in the back yesterday!! - 5 up to Le Touquet and back BUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The wife still hasn't said a word about the Milltek and I did over 300miles with her in the back yesterday!! [/ QUOTE ] You saucy git!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The wife still hasn't said a word about the Milltek and I did over 300miles with her in the back yesterday!! [/ QUOTE ] You saucy git!!!! [/ QUOTE ] BUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 You must tell me wher those safe spots are....I've been driving round here ages trying to figure them out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avus_Bub Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 The frogs are very cosmopolitan, they don't even take a second look - even in broad daylight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I've just thought of another idea.... Take the Mrs for a drive and drop the windows, put the arm rest down, open the ski hatch and rev the nuts off it. When she says it's too loud, say you'll get it fixed. Then take her for another drive a week later with everything shut and make sure you short shift. If that doesn't work then I'm afraid you've gotta change it....... ....the wife that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Doe Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Graeme, your exhaust isn't that loud. However, try and use more gears other than 2nd and ensure the back windows and ski hatch are SHUT whilst under way!!! Oh and I forgot to mention...Mose's is much louder than yours!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will22 Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 When I had the Milltek fitted Louise kept saying that the car was too loud and that people don't like it. Then I heard her telling her friends that it was great the way people turn around to see what's comming when they hear the car. When she is driving it and she sees an A4 she always floors it passing them She still tells me that it's too loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted July 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 Can't get any noise through the ski hatch anyway as it has the ski back in it, probably the most sound insulated part of the rear bench! Windows are alwasy up and aircom on when the wife is in the car, but anyway, what the hell, can't do anything about it now as all funds are baby related and unless I dip into that I can't change it. What as shame! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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