ImpManiac
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Imps... Imps... Imps...
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Sept 26, 2006 12:33:27 GMT
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I think engine note is very important to the overall aesthetic appeal of a vehicle. I must say, I agree with all thr choices. All very individual sounds. For me, the choices would be, in no specific order... * Big block Chevrolet CanAm racer on fuel injection and open exhausts - a biblical noise!  * BRM V16, circa 1950 - an unreal screaming throbbing wail that sounds incredibly complex and brutally loud. * Jaguar XJR-9 - a 7-litre, supertuned Jag V12, belting out about 850bhp through near-open exhausts, spitting and snarling on the over-run before piling on the power out of Druids, Brands Hatch, circa 1990. That will always live with me! ;D * A standard Imp. Nice, fruity, raspy sound. Surprisingly throaty. * This... videos.streetfire.net/video/98e1e0d7-14a3-4bd1-9c05-98420102bbbd.htmI have listened to this at least twice every day since I discovered it! And I own one!! Pant-creaming stuff.  I'm |
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Last Edit: Sept 26, 2006 12:35:58 GMT by ImpManiac
1966 Singer Chamois sprint/hillclimb car in white over blue two tone
1975 Triumph Stag long term project (over 20 years so far) in colour TBA
2003 Vauxhall Vectra GSi 3.2 in black sapphire
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Sept 26, 2006 12:37:40 GMT
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That is a good one - very rally car! What kind of specification is that? Must be a well built motor, I see that rev counter climbing pretty high ;D
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Sept 26, 2006 13:26:29 GMT
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www.f1-fansite.com/sound/Brm_v16.mp3OH my i forgot about this, its actually giving me goose bumps right now, that blower whine and super high rpm. MMMMMMmmmm and acutally Hhhnnngngnggnn aswell. They didnt just change the firing order on the yamaha, they change the crank angles so its not a 180 degree split anymore. They have made it into a 72 degree split or something mental like that! Ill do some research  J
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Sept 26, 2006 13:27:23 GMT
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I just listened to it again and it did exactly the same thing HHHNNNGNNGGGNGGG! Oh and that vid of the beetle was super keefy, is that you i can see through the rear window? J |
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Last Edit: Sept 26, 2006 13:28:06 GMT by Blown_Imp
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Sept 26, 2006 14:00:55 GMT
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yeah, i know they did much more than change the firing order, but i remember reading/hearing something saying that the key reason it sounded so different was due to the firing order being altered. on the vid Ed is behind, I'm alongside at the front  sadly theres no vids when it was running sweet and pulling high 10's/low 11's |
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Sept 26, 2006 15:01:23 GMT
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Hart 420R....... Lucas Slide throttles and Mechanical Injection And a 4 into 1 into 2` long open Megaphone  ;D ;D Although the B*stard spat back on firing burning all the hair off my face  I will still never forget the sound as it comes on Cam at about 9000rpm ;D Same with a BMW M12 on Megaphone and Kugelfischer ;D Audi 5 pot will always be a favourite, that off beat Warble is lovely and makes a superb sound on overrun Housemates 350hp RB26 Skyline GTSt sounds fantastic and goes like F**k as well proper "bike" fast Most Yank V8s on equal length headers, hemis especially Fiat and Lotus "Twinks", especially on Webers and Big overlap Cams Alfa V6 Andy burtons Peugeot 306r4 with the DTM opel V6 built by Cosworth As for Bikes...... Any Kawasaki for the induction roar ZX7R with "Kit" airbox Tubes and Akropovic exhaust TL1000 on open pipes Aircooled Ducati Twin on open Termis and airbox ;D CR500 or any open class 2 stroke "On the pipe" ;D Honda Goldwing/valkyre flat 6 on Open pipes HRC Kitted RC30 or RC45..... one day  Honda 250 6cylinder..... 22,000rpm on open Megaphones....Hurts so good ;D and hopefully soon to be added to that list a Supercharged Zetec SE with 4 into2 into1 header and Titanium Exhaust Blower whine here we come |
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Reynolds501
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Volvos, they're boxy, but good.
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Sept 26, 2006 15:11:25 GMT
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Rover V8 in it's 5.0l TVR form, Volvo T5, ST24 V6, Honda K series VTEC (K20 - S2000, Civic Type R), Rover K series on a decent exhaust! all of those sound soooo nice!
Enjoy!
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Sept 26, 2006 15:16:34 GMT
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Ford Pinto! Listen to that camshaft clatter! Oh wait....
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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SteveP
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300 Maniac
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Sept 26, 2006 16:13:21 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 26, 2006 16:14:04 GMT by SteveP
2003 - Volvo S60 D5 SE (Daily)
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
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stinkwheel
Posted a lot
Doctor Of Gonzo Journalism - One of gods own proptypes, never even considered for mass production.
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Sept 26, 2006 16:27:16 GMT
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Ohhh bikes included too......................
MV Augusta Race bikes of the Phil Read era, sound awesome.
Honda RC30 in late 80's/early 90's with Joey Dunlop on board, awesome sound.
King Kenny On the 4 cyl flat track Yamamha TZ750 2 stroke 4 cyl.
Yamaha 350LC on the pipe :-)
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1973 Citroen Dyane 6 1980 Citroen Acadiane
1992 Citroen AX 1990 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen XM 1993 Citroen BX
1997 Citroen Xantia 1977 Citroen Ami 8
1996 Ford Escort 1989 Citroen BX
1997 Suzuki RF900 1988 Yamaha TDR250
1979 Honda CB400.
'I need less vehicles'
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Sept 26, 2006 17:05:03 GMT
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FFS Steve, I want to put a 5 cyl and box in one of my Trums now!
Evil man!
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Old Volvo RWD 5 speeder sticks on the back, doesn't it?
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Last Edit: Sept 26, 2006 17:07:26 GMT by Lewis
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SteveP
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300 Maniac
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Sept 26, 2006 17:20:08 GMT
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I want one in my 360... you can buy adapter plates from Sweden so they bolt up to the 'redblock' bellhousing pattern... just the rest of it is a curse word ;D
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2003 - Volvo S60 D5 SE (Daily)
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
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Sept 26, 2006 17:51:59 GMT
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Last Edit: Sept 26, 2006 17:53:51 GMT by Deleted
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Sept 26, 2006 19:31:21 GMT
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One of the best engines I ever heard was on a Triumph Daytona speed triple. I actually got an erection. . Wooah Down boy I think that's what I said at the time ;D |
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Sept 26, 2006 20:44:57 GMT
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Ive already worked out how to make my own 1600cc V16 for cheap, with around 220bhp naturally aspirated Next project! J |
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Sept 26, 2006 20:54:23 GMT
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A Scooby sounds like an Alfa boxer lump. Not surprising considering that Subaru effectively copied the Alfa design. I never did find out why an Alfa boxer 'crackles' on the over-run Not convinced about that - IIRC Subaru made flat-4's before Alfa! Do agree with you about Fiat Marea though - I had a 5-cyl one as a company car for a few months and loved the sound of it. |
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Sept 26, 2006 21:20:24 GMT
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You cant beat the sound of a ...  ... at full chat. ;D |
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Sept 26, 2006 21:49:35 GMT
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Yeah the short sport with its "UMLUFT" system working, thats just awsome, and monster flames!
J
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Sept 26, 2006 23:04:05 GMT
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A Scooby sounds like an Alfa boxer lump. Not surprising considering that Subaru effectively copied the Alfa design. I never did find out why an Alfa boxer 'crackles' on the over-run Not convinced about that - IIRC Subaru made flat-4's before Alfa! Do agree with you about Fiat Marea though - I had a 5-cyl one as a company car for a few months and loved the sound of it. Subaru beat Alfa to using liquid cooled boxer engines, but they were pushrod lumps. Alfa introduced their boxer in 1971 with OHCs, at around the same time they introduced the Alfetta complete with inboard brakes and torsion bar suspension...... which Subaru also introduced, at the same time. It may be co-incidental, but if anyone was doing the copying, it wasn't Alfa. |
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Prius T-Spirit, Alfa 156 Sportwagon, Alfa 75 TSpark Veloce, Mazda MX-5 1.8iS
Honda VFR750FT, Ducati 750SS, BMW R100RT, Hongdou GY200
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Sept 27, 2006 7:41:12 GMT
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I will still never forget the sound as it comes on Cam at about 9000rpm 
