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Old 08-20-2008, 07:54 PM   #54 (permalink)
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A noisy a$$ car doesn't make you faster and it'll get you a ticket from the police even if you're only at 5k rpm and not exceding the limit. I guess i just no longer appreciate the associated risk of having a noisy car, i want something damn fun to drive (daily drive) and if my elise were silent i would LOVE IT...
I'm with you completely... yes, the 2ZZ motor sounds a bit tepid while idling, but I'd rather be quiet at redline than noisy at idle.

My '96 Porsche 993TT has the perfect engine sound, IMHO... rumble/burble at idle, and powerful yet subtle at full boost.

EDIT: Low end grunt? Does 400 ft-lbs. at ~2000 RPM qualify?
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