Sound Generator to keep or not to keep?

[Steve201brz]

Originally Posted by Mikem53

Seems some dealers are looking for any excuse to void the warranty..
Removing this device, as harmless and unrelated as it is, can just make them suspicious that other mods have been done..
Why technically it won't affect anything and should not be an issue.. Some dealers seem eager to void the warranty rather than embrace it..

I can speak from experience. Keep the stock intake/sound generator so they can't hold anything against you. My dealership tried to void mine because they thought I didn't know any better. They try and take advantage of any situation possible to make a profit. Just make sure you know what type of dealership you are dealing with

I personally didn't care for the sound generator but not enough to take it out. Got an intake that deleted it and never looked back haha

[SillySaxon]

Originally Posted by wrussi

one thing i miss from my old 08 is250 was the intake noise. i had the joeZ intake on that car and when you stepped on it from 3-5k rpms the car sounded amazing from inside the cabin! now the FRS sounds like its sucking air from straws.. the sound generator made it sound ok but nothing compared to the growl i got from the IS
to make matters worse, i switched to the perrin intake tube which removes the hole for the sound generator piping... now my car is too quiet lol
I thought about getting an exhaust but i havent found one that is not obnoxiously loud. i really dont wanna sound like a 19yo ricer with a fartcan. i did my share of loud exhausts back in the day and im too old for that crap now.
i wish toyota/subaru would have made an exhaust with the tone of the Civic SI.. not loud but with a nice tone in it.

Perrin exhaust with presilencers will sound good and not too loud

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[SillySaxon]

Originally Posted by supramkivtt2jz

its nice to have it coming from both ends

That's what she said

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[chrisl]

Originally Posted by joop1987

The sound generator from a V8 will always sound better than a boxer 4. Anything under 8 cylinder sounds like crap to me.

Really? Look at 1:27 in this video - does this sound like crap to you?.

[ame]http://youtu.be/OsK6ejB9Ee0?t=1m27s[/ame]



As for the sound generator in the FR-S/BRZ? I never found the noise to be irritating or annoying (and I went on probably an hour+ of "spirited" test drives when I was in the market for a car last fall/spring), but it's definitely personal preference. Fortunately, it's an easy fix to try out simply by plugging the tube, and it's easily reversible too.

[TRD-X]

Originally Posted by regal

keep for warranty.

don't count on putting it back on if you need warranty work, you could be on a trip or need towed off the interstate straight to the dealer.

Originally Posted by whaap

How does it have anything to do with warranty?

@whaap don't forget the TRD CAI deletes this stupid thing so why would a dealer question a warranty claim..??

[B_Rad]

I pulled it out to run the wiring back to my relays in the trunk for air. The four 8gauge wires and loom fit through it perfectlly! Plus I didn't have to drill a hole through the firewall.

P.S. I keep everything capable of being returned to stock if desired.

[TheseColorsDontRun]

Originally Posted by B_Rad

I pulled it out to run the wiring back to my relays in the trunk for air. The four 8gauge wires and loom fit through it perfectlly! Plus I didn't have to drill a hole through the firewall.

P.S. I keep everything capable of being returned to stock if desired.

Now that is a great use for that tube. Bravo

[AsianStyle]

I think this thread is relevant.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ght=sound+tube

Easiest way to disable/enable the noise and fully reversible.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by Mikem53

A proper V8 and exhaust don't need no stinkin sound generator...
This weird ass boxer motor doesn't sound like your typical grocery getter 4 banger.. It's not bad actually..

You say that but...

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...ined-tech-dept

Cars mentioned in article with sound generators: LFA - V10, Mustang - V8, BMW M5 - V8.

Originally Posted by joop1987

The sound generator from a V8 will always sound better than a boxer 4. Anything under 8 cylinder sounds like crap to me.

More awesome 6's and 4's for me than!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRhl182UAGY"]Black Smoke Racing - Startup 2011 - YouTube[/ame]
3L Diesel I6

[ame]http://youtu.be/N5hBKDNvRqw?t=3m9s[/ame]
1.6L I4

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBfw8oI8XuM"]Alfa Romeo Track Therapy - YouTube[/ame]

I'd honestly be ok if I was never allowed to own a car with more than 6 cylinders. A little sad, but ok with it.

Besides: rotary

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHJ_vjufZPY"]Mazda Rx7 Brutal Duel! RX-7 Vs RX-7 - YouTube[/ame]

inb4 "lol all those sound like shit"

On topic, when I get a plug I feel confident in using I'll remove my sound tube to try without it, may put it back in, I don't know it's a pretty simple operation.

[DarkSunrise]

Originally Posted by AsianStyle

I think this thread is relevant.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...ght=sound+tube

Easiest way to disable/enable the noise and fully reversible.

Very cool, haven't seen that before. I'm going to try this just to see what kind of difference it makes.

[Mikem53]

Just because they have sound generators doesn't mean they are needed or wanted..
On the V8s I owned.. One just needs to hit the loud pedal and enjoy the sounds..
I can understand the over padded Lexus requiring some noise assist.. But most V8 sport cars can speak for themselves..

Originally Posted by strat61caster

You say that but...

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...ined-tech-dept

Cars mentioned in article with sound generators: LFA - V10, Mustang - V8, BMW M5 - V8.



More awesome 6's and 4's for me than!


I'd honestly be ok if I was never allowed to own a car with more than 6 cylinders. A little sad, but ok with it.


inb4 "lol all those sound like shit"

On topic, when I get a plug I feel confident in using I'll remove my sound tube to try without it, may put it back in, I don't know it's a pretty simple operation.

[Leonardo]

Removed first day. The interior of the car is 3db quieter. WIN!

[SillySaxon]

Buy aggressive boxer engine sports car, remove aggressive sound.

Makes total sense

Get a Honda Accord Coupe if you want a quieter interrior

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[TRD-X]

Originally Posted by SillySaxon

Buy aggressive boxer engine sports car, remove aggressive sound.

Makes total sense

Get a Honda Accord Coupe if you want a quieter interrior

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but it doesn't make the car faster.


Get a freaking aftermarket exhaust if you want a more aggressive sounding car.:happy0180: