SOUND CHECK: AFE Intake, SuperSprint Stepped V2 Headers/X-Pipe/Race Cans

cmark8 · 03-05-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by **********s.com

Can't beat the quality, sound, and power of a full Supersprint setup. You definitely did it right and the car definitely sounds amazing. Keep up the good work!

Merci beaucoup mon ami!

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

hahahahaha

HAHAHA!!!!

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Originally Posted by mfanatic325

It's difficult to to tell what that's going to show up as, since it depends on how far away from the tailpipes you are when determining dB level.

It really depends how far you're measuring. I got "meatballed" Laguna Seca at 94.8 and I only had stepped headers and mufflers back then... AND I wasn't even WOT! The solution was to short shift to fourth and cruise like a "granny" between curves 5 & 6... Hahaha!

NickyC · 03-05-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mfanatic325

Really? You don't like SuperSprint? I think SuperSprint sounds closest to F1 up in the RPM range, out of anything out on the market for the Z4M. The rasp (quite unfortunately) is from headers and possibly x-pipe that Charles has on his car.

Which exhaust do you like best for the Z4M?

Honestly, I don't like any exhaust for our cars period. In my opinion, there is nothing out there that will make our cars sound decent. It's just the nature of the motor, BMW inline 6s sound like crap.

I've got a Diablo exhaust on my car, and the only thing keeping me from selling it is the bath I'd take selling it used + installation/deinstallation fees. Whoo hoo, the car is louder, yay. It will never sound as good as a V8, and people who put some cans on our cars and come on here saying "omg, it's exotic sounding now!" are beyond moronic. Our cars will NEVER be mistaken for a Ferrari or a Lambo coming down the street, people need to be honest. Mustang GT V8s destroy our cars in the audio department, hell even those Nissan V6s they stick in ten billion G35, 350Zs etc. sound way better than our cars.

RPI exhaust is the worst, awful, horrible sound comes from that system.

I took a shot on the Diablo, but I should have just left it stock.

Finally, please don't mention "F1" anywhere near a post regarding our engines. Short of a Pagani Zonda, or a Carrera GT with open pipes, nothing comes close to an F1 symphony. I've traveled to various places around the world to witness the glory that is F1, and your car in no way resembles 18k RPMs on the streets of Monaco. ;P

Cool car though.

Eccentric · 03-05-2011, 02:34 PM

congrats! I love how s54-powered cars sound different when theyre approaching and when theyre leaving.

Induction sound followed by exhaust music is like a (insert sex act here) followed by a (insert different sex act here)

Eccentric · 03-05-2011, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyC

Honestly, I don't like any exhaust for our cars period. In my opinion, there is nothing out there that will make our cars sound decent. It's just the nature of the motor, BMW inline 6s sound like crap.

I've got a Diablo exhaust on my car, and the only thing keeping me from selling it is the bath I'd take selling it used + installation/deinstallation fees. Whoo hoo, the car is louder, yay. It will never sound as good as a V8, and people who put some cans on our cars and come on here saying "omg, it's exotic sounding now!" are beyond moronic. Our cars will NEVER be mistaken for a Ferrari or a Lambo coming down the street, people need to be honest. Mustang GT V8s destroy our cars in the audio department, hell even those Nissan V6s they stick in ten billion G35, 350Zs etc. sound way better than our cars.

RPI exhaust is the worst, awful, horrible sound comes from that system.

I took a shot on the Diablo, but I should have just left it stock.

Finally, please don't mention "F1" anywhere near a post regarding our engines. Short of a Pagani Zonda, or a Carrera GT with open pipes, nothing comes close to an F1 symphony. I've traveled to various places around the world to witness the glory that is F1, and your car in no way resembles 18k RPMs on the streets of Monaco. ;P

Cool car though.

please stop kidding yourself.

mfanatic325 · 03-05-2011, 04:44 PM

Haha Nicky, I merely said that I personally feel that the SuperSprint setup gets this motor CLOESEST to F1 sound moreso than the other brands out there. Not that it's cloes in any way per se, but closer at least than any of the other ones out there.
Taste like this is subjective obviously, since I have a friend that I know would totally disagree with you on the notion that BMW's inline six sounds like dirt compared to a V8 muscle car.
For me, I can appreciate everything, so I don't bash. I just have my own personal preferences is all =]

johanness · 03-05-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Eccentric

congrats! I love how s54-powered cars sound different when theyre approaching and when theyre leaving.

This.

Anyone can make a POS Rustang sound 'good'. I appreciate the challenge making our rides achieve that blissful note

Eccentric · 03-06-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by johanness

This.

Anyone can make a POS Rustang sound 'good'. I appreciate the challenge making our rides achieve that blissful note

NickyC · 03-06-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by johanness

This.

Anyone can make a POS Rustang sound 'good'. I appreciate the challenge making our rides achieve that blissful note

POS Rustang? The current Mustang GT is identical performance wise to the current BMW M3, and does it for $30k+ less.

You probably think American cars can't handle the "twisties" too right?

cmark8 · 03-07-2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Eccentric

please stop kidding yourself.

THIS RIGHT HERE, IS EPIC. I've always been a fan of this clip!

The Swedes are definitely crazy.

z4mnyc · 03-07-2011, 02:52 AM

Do you have any trouble with O2 sensor readings with the SS Step headers?

johanness · 03-07-2011, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NickyC

You probably think American cars can't handle the "twisties" too right?

LOL. Touched a nerve? I thought we were talking about sound? But if u want my opinion, yes. I'd take my car ANY DAY over your precious Mustang - at the track or anywhere else

NickyC · 03-07-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by johanness

LOL. Touched a nerve? I thought we were talking about sound? But if u want my opinion, yes. I'd take my car ANY DAY over your precious Mustang - at the track or anywhere else

I don't own a Mustang, nor have I ever. I was simply pointing out how absurd your comment was.

johanness · 03-07-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by NickyC

I don't own a Mustang, nor have I ever. I was simply pointing out how absurd your comment was.

Then I'll say it again slower so you make sure to understand it correctly:
"Anyone can make a mustang sound good. It's much more of a challenge on our cars which I prefer"

Back on track. OP, your car sounds GREAT!

johanness · 03-07-2011, 01:46 PM

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VinnieAces · 03-07-2011, 02:03 PM

holy shit that M3 Super'd sounds unreal!! Got a half chub watching that

OP ur car sounds sick as hell too, i love it,

also, mustangs are gay /opinion *flame shield ON!*

Eccentric · 03-07-2011, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

holy shit that M3 Super'd sounds unreal!! Got a half chub watching that

OP ur car sounds sick as hell too, i love it,

also, mustangs are gay /opinion *flame shield ON!*

lmao @ half-chub. i must have taken a Bimmer-Cialis, bc mine was a rager after that clip.

And personally, I'm a mustang guy. Brand name aside, if someone told you about a car with those specs, I'm sure you'd be into it. And that Boss edition? damn that's sexy.

But the best part about cars is their subjectivity. Dont like mustangs? Great. Love 'em? thats cool too.

makes the world go 'round. No judgments here

johanness · 03-07-2011, 08:56 PM

You're right. If I closed my eyes and heard about the new Boss (C&D had a review that compares it to the second coming) and read it's specs for the price... I'd fall over myself trying to purchase it.
However, then my eyes would open and I'd see that it's a Mustang. And in my brain, that's a tough thing to justify sinking my hard-earned $$$ into, regardless of performance.
Eccentric... you're absolutely right. No judgments, only opinions.

OP --> SS FTW!

VinnieAces · 03-07-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Eccentric

lmao @ half-chub. i must have taken a Bimmer-Cialis, bc mine was a rager after that clip.

And personally, I'm a mustang guy. Brand name aside, if someone told you about a car with those specs, I'm sure you'd be into it. And that Boss edition? damn that's sexy.

But the best part about cars is their subjectivity. Dont like mustangs? Great. Love 'em? thats cool too.

makes the world go 'round. No judgments here

So true, you cut to the core of me baxter

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