Car Talk 6: Best of times and Worst of Times

[coogles]

Do any 4 bangers truly sound "good" outside of boxer engines? I mean obviously sound is subjective AF.

I think Fiat 500 Abarths sound awesome.

[max225]

Do any 4 bangers truly sound "good" outside of boxer engines? I mean obviously sound is subjective AF.

I think Fiat 500 Abarths sound awesome.

Ah yes they do... My mini wasn't terrible either with the JCW exhaust.

[CaleDeRoo]

I thought the brz86 sounded good inside

[D Griff]

I thought the brz86 sounded good inside

I like the sound of mine for the most part. The factory exhaust upgrade is perfect, adds a nice tone/volume without being obnoxious. After BROlas on an though… not the same.

[Johnny_P]

1st gen BR86 sounded good to me
I liked the way my STI sounded.
Abarth 500 yep.
Supercharged minis
S2000 motor was pretty dope sounding stock

I like 4 cyl motors

[max225]

1st gen BR86 sounded good to me
I liked the way my STI sounded.
Abarth 500 yep.
Supercharged minis
S2000 motor was pretty dope sounding stock

I like 4 cyl motors

B48 in any 3 series
Any I4 audi
Any I4 honda outside of a special hype R
Any I4 MB

all a sea of with a few exceptions. But its literally 99.9% shit. I6s, V6s, and V8s are a bit more interesting. V10s are REALLY interesting.

[Melon2.0]

all a sea of with a few exceptions. But its literally 99.9% shit. I6s, V6s, and V8s are a bit more interesting. V10s are REALLY interesting.

Don't forget the N20

[D Griff]

1st gen BR86 sounded good to me
I liked the way my STI sounded.
Abarth 500 yep.
Supercharged minis
S2000 motor was pretty dope sounding stock

I like 4 cyl motors

B48 in any 3 series
Any I4 audi
Any I4 honda outside of a special hype R
Any I4 MB

all a sea of with a few exceptions. But its literally 99.9% shit. I6s, V6s, and V8s are a bit more interesting. V10s are REALLY interesting.

Yeah, notice that most of Johnny's list are not 2.0 turbo inline fours. They are the most pedestrian category of motor out there.

[max225]

B48 in any 3 series
Any I4 audi
Any I4 honda outside of a special hype R
Any I4 MB

all a sea of with a few exceptions. But its literally 99.9% shit. I6s, V6s, and V8s are a bit more interesting. V10s are REALLY interesting.

Yeah, notice that most of Johnny's list are not 2.0 turbo inline fours. They are the most pedestrian category of motor out there.

Yep, I specifically outlines boxer engines myself. I love they way they sound.

[D Griff]

Yeah, notice that most of Johnny's list are not 2.0 turbo inline fours. They are the most pedestrian category of motor out there.

Yep, I specifically outlines boxer engines myself. I love they way they sound.

Well then maybe you'll love the 86 sound?

[max225]

Yep, I specifically outlines boxer engines myself. I love they way they sound.

Well then maybe you'll love the 86 sound?

I think I would… but people ragged on ride quality and sound when it came to the 86 unanimously compared to a gayata

[D Griff]

Well then maybe you'll love the 86 sound?

I think I would… but people ragged on ride quality and sound when it came to the 86 unanimously compared to a gayata

IMO the 86 sounds way better, but literally a pointless comparison that’s completely subjective.

[Melon2.0]

Are the slows arguing about cars again?

[max225]

Are the slows arguing about cars again?

I’ll race you in my soundless EV and win. So

[Desertbreh]

Are the slows arguing about cars again?

I’ll race you in my soundless EV and win. So

Nah he doesn’t. There’s a lot of triumph TR6 go fast hat shit going on in here and criticism may not be entirely warranted but its fun. Saying your crotchfruit hauling door shorting out SUV is your ace in the hole isn’t the same as having an LS6 Chevelle in your garage.

[max225]

I’ll race you in my soundless EV and win. So

Nah he doesn’t. There’s a lot of triumph TR6 go fast hat shit going on in here and criticism may not be entirely warranted but its fun. Saying your crotchfruit hauling door shorting out SUV is your ace in the hole isn’t the same as having an LS6 Chevelle in your garage.

He said slows. Let’s go motherfucker, I’ll take your entire garage too.

[D Griff]

Nah he doesn’t. There’s a lot of triumph TR6 go fast hat shit going on in here and criticism may not be entirely warranted but its fun. Saying your crotchfruit hauling door shorting out SUV is your ace in the hole isn’t the same as having an LS6 Chevelle in your garage.

He said slows. Let’s go motherfucker, I’ll take your entire garage too.

[Melon2.0]

Are the slows arguing about cars again?

I’ll race you in my soundless EV and win. So

Who said it was a drag race? Meet me at a track.

[Melon2.0]

He said slows. Let’s go motherfucker, I’ll take your entire garage too.

[golftdibrad1]

Do any 4 bangers truly sound "good" outside of boxer engines? I mean obviously sound is subjective AF.

I think Fiat 500 Abarths sound awesome.

SOOO FUN.

I'd have gotten a Fiata abarth if they made an RF version. Same engine, so good.

[Huckleberry]

The boxer's sound can largely be attributed to the uneven length pipes coming off the manifolds. If you even up the pipe lengths, they begin to sound like a typical four cylinder.

[Melon2.0]

The boxer's sound can largely be attributed to the uneven length pipes coming off the manifolds. If you even up the pipe lengths, they begin to sound like a typical four cylinder.

I like the uneven header sound

[CaleDeRoo]

They do sell those for the BRZ86 too

[D Griff]

Bombed some northern Kentucky hills/twisties (some cool roads) in the Miata before relinquishing it back to National. The roley poley is a bit much. Fun though.

[Melon2.0]

They do sell those for the BRZ86 too

Yup. I would have gotten them if I went that route.
I'd openly be a slow. I do love a light Japanese sports car.