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Old 09-30-2014, 05:28 PM   #18
stonenewt
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Originally Posted by SLVRSRFR View Post
My last 2 cars before my BRZ were BMW 335i sedans, an '07 and then an '08, and both had noticeable "ticking" coming from the engine compartment at all times, which I came to learn was the high-pressure direct-injection fuel pump. It never bothered me because it was better-insulated (as you mentioned) and because it was more of an innate unobtrusive "ticking" rather than an obnoxious and noticeable "squealing" like in the BRZ.
I once ran an E91 320i without the engine cover on. My god it was a heavy beast and removal made a mk 1 Fiat Punto sound refined
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