Wife said my M4 sounds "_ussy"

TheRealOrosie · 05-03-2016, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Kief

This pic of my Jag's ass sums it up.

Mods, you can close this Thread now j/k

Very cool car. I heard one a couple of years ago in a parking garage....and was blown away.

JTO24 · 05-03-2016, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AW BMW

Buy the lime rock park m3 from bashar over on m3post. That car is stunning!

I've considered it! LOL that car is incredible.

trey100 · 05-03-2016, 07:25 AM

Maybe I'm old school but I love the sound of V8s from the Mustangs the best. They have this deep clean sound without any hiccups or clanking. Even the Jag to me has clattering. Porsches sound all uneven too. I just don't think there's a replacement for a good V8. To my ears, the old 5.0s with Flowmaster Exhaust (I'm aging myself) and the new GT350s are the sound I like best.

Buschy · 05-03-2016, 07:50 AM

everyone hated the V8 sound ...Coming....from the e46, now everyone hates the 6 sound, you can never win.
Why are you buying a car based on sound?

nbennettksu · 05-03-2016, 09:15 AM

That sucks, my wife loves the sound of my f80

AW BMW · 05-03-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JTO24

I've considered it! LOL that car is incredible.

So have I lol, he sent me more pictures of that car that he took. It really looks incredible, the supercharger is off now also to lower the price on the car.

nicknaz · 05-03-2016, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Buschy

everyone hated the V8 sound from the e46, now everyone hates the 6 sound, you can never win.
Why are you buying a car based on sound?

For people who just drive around the street how the car feels and makes them feel is pretty much the yardstick of what makes a good car

As for old M3 sound, I personally thought the E46 wasn't great sounding.

Naz24 · 05-03-2016, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by nbennettksu

That sucks, my wife loves the sound of my f80

My girlfriend loves it too. At first she didn't know why i was so obsessed with my car. Then i let her drive it (without me!) and she said she got a ton of compliments and thumbs up.. she gets it now

F83 · 05-04-2016, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

my wife thinks its "sounds _USSY" lol. Her exact words.

Nice compliment, wow!

Pierrot · 05-04-2016, 04:32 AM

pffft my car does not sound fussy at all

what are you guys on about?

tareemaa · 05-04-2016, 11:26 AM

I'd grab a lightly used 991S or R8 for a 100k. Or do what I did, I sold the F80 and went back to an E92 M3, I was able to find one with 9k miles on it only. It's not just the sound, until I went back to the E92, I didn't realize how bad the steering was on the F80, and how electronic the car felt. I loved it, but it became very evident to me that the F80 lost a lot of character being an M3 from previous generations, the F80 is way faster, but the E92 feels more like a race car in street clothes. The sound, the steering, the engine, all trump the F80, and those are all very big factors to me.

04cobra · 05-04-2016, 12:21 PM

GTR
GT350 (or wait on the GT500)
E63 AMG S
Gen V Viper
C7 Z06

Those are all on my must have list currently for under $100k

bd307 · 05-04-2016, 02:15 PM

OP, are you loyal to the brand, to the sound, or to the wife?

It seems like you are loyal to the sound/wife more than to the brand as you have stated.

Sound is subjective just like everything else that is expensive. I can say I like the sound of F8x when some of you prefer the sound from the v8 motor.

Loyal to the brand: Get an aftermarket exhaust on your m
Loyal to the sound: Get something else other than BMW
Loyal to the wife: Ask her what she likes and how much she is letting you spend

BoosTonian · 05-04-2016, 02:32 PM

Wife thinks the m4 sounds bad with an awe? Damn lol looks like you need an Ftype R or Z06. Mustang gt350/gt350R will work too, I don't like its interior though.

These cars will sound like monsters so she won't be saying it sounds _ussy ever again lol

JoeKixxon · 05-04-2016, 02:38 PM

I have the stock exhaust on the 2016 M3, and I too came from an E9x M3, and I didn't like the sound at first, but it really has grown on me. I also think it really does sound better after a few thousand miles, but that might just be my perception of it.

I drove home yesterday with all 4 windows down and the roof open, and it sounded damn good to me.

BIGW0RM · 05-04-2016, 04:18 PM

I dont know what so say other than my wife and I both enjoy the sound of a v8 over the M4. In fact, not one person has said anything nice about its sound. Ive only been told it sounds like shit and it too loud.

I will go listen to an AA and remus and or go listen to a competition package (I was told it sounds much different than base M4) before I jump.

Or I might just dump the m4 and go back into my M5. Well see. Im just not feeling my M4. Its a great car. I love everything about it. I really do. Except two things. The exhaust note and the steering feels like crap unless its in sport+ IMO.

AlphaOmega4 · 05-04-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

I dont know what so say other than my wife and I both enjoy the sound of a v8 over the M4. In fact, not one person has said anything nice about its sound. Ive only been told it sounds like shit and it too loud.

I will go listen to an AA and remus and or go listen to a competition package (I was told it sounds much different than base M4) before I jump.

Or I might just dump the m4 and go back into my M5. Well see. Im just not feeling my M4. Its a great car. I love everything about it. I really do. Except two things. The exhaust note and the steering feels like crap unless its in sport+ IMO.

I would say the M4 is probably just not for you. Sport + steering .. I think the artificial heavy weight feels off.. I cycle between comfort and sport.. however on the highway I do prefer sport + but only then...

I am not a fan of the exhaust sound either.. in fact its my main complaint with the car.

Think I am going to go BMS exhaust once released as I think it has a great tone and much prefer it to the stock sound.

The video posted on the forum of the member with a competition package upgraded with MPE sounds beautiful to me though and If I could do it over I would go comp pack with MPE

I would say either go this route or different car.

It's hard to beat the sound from a V8.. I'm with ya on that one...

GT350 and GT350R is where its at sounds wise to me.

The C7 Vette with the Z06 appearance package looks and sounds pretty awesome

Huge Fan of the Jag F Type R as well

Interested in what direction you go in.

M4 LF · 05-04-2016, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Naz24

My girlfriend loves it too. At first she didn't know why i was so obsessed with my car. Then i let her drive it (without me!) and she said she got a ton of compliments and thumbs up.. she gets it now

Same with my girl. She loves the M4. This week I had a loaner 428 GC and after 3 days she started missing the M4. When I got my car back she said don't ever drive her around in anything but an M car in the future lol. I told her the interiors are almost identical she said it's not the same! lol

afadeev · 05-09-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

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I was kind of forced into the M4.

I have a black on red 6MT and its a great car. Fast as hell. But even with a AWE exhaust. It still sounds like shit to me. And I guess my wife thinks its "sounds _USSY" lol. Her exact words.
[...]
Besides, Im asking what people would spend 100K on. If you saw my wife, you might check with her too. lol.
[...]
I dont know what so say other than my wife and I both enjoy the sound of a v8 over the M4. In fact, not one person has said anything nice about its sound. Ive only been told it sounds like shit and it too loud.

Are you sure she was talking about the car, and not your decision making process?

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BIGW0RM · 05-09-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by afadeev

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Originally Posted by BIGW0RM

[...]
I was kind of forced into the M4.

I have a black on red 6MT and its a great car. Fast as hell. But even with a AWE exhaust. It still sounds like shit to me. And I guess my wife thinks its "sounds _USSY" lol. Her exact words.
[...]
Besides, Im asking what people would spend 100K on. If you saw my wife, you might check with her too. lol.
[...]
I dont know what so say other than my wife and I both enjoy the sound of a v8 over the M4. In fact, not one person has said anything nice about its sound. Ive only been told it sounds like shit and it too loud.

Are you sure she was talking about the car, and not your decision making process?

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That was so funny I had to show my wife.

Now she thinks you sound like a _Ussy too.

LMAO.

CHIA · 05-10-2016, 12:20 AM

If you want a great exhaust note, I don't see any better option than the Jaguar F-Type R. Probably best exhaust note for around 100K.

S65V8 · 05-10-2016, 03:35 AM

Same here, modded E92 M3 past owner, and I had to change several things on the M4 to make it fun to drive, and more engaging on street and track.

While it will never measure up to that Akra V8 sound, feel the AWE Non-Res has its own fun sound, whether that's on throttle high RPMs or rumbling around town (open valves). You're right, if you're using the AWE with OEM valve operation, still sounds quiet/_ussy like for the most part.

The one thing I don't like (similar to you), is that occasional M-queef lol.

On track, IMO, the F8x set-up is so far ahead of the E92's capabilities that you sort of forgive some of the drawbacks.

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trey100 Colonel 1125 Rep 2,564 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Competition Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Maybe I'm old school but I love the sound of V8s from the Mustangs the best. They have this deep clean sound without any hiccups or clanking. Even the Jag to me has clattering. Porsches sound all uneven too. I just don't think there's a replacement for a good V8. To my ears, the old 5.0s with Flowmaster Exhaust (I'm aging myself) and the new GT350s are the sound I like best.
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Buschy Colonel 289 Rep 2,496 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas/Fort Worth iTrader: (7)	everyone hated the V8 sound ...Coming....from the e46, now everyone hates the 6 sound, you can never win. Why are you buying a car based on sound? __________________ Last edited by Buschy; 05-24-2016 at 01:57 PM.. Reason: added a word
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Pierrot Enlisted Member 21 Rep 49 Posts Drives: M3 16, X5 30d 13, Evo9 06 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	pffft my car does not sound fussy at all what are you guys on about?
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tareemaa Bimmer Fanatic 368 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (7)	I'd grab a lightly used 991S or R8 for a 100k. Or do what I did, I sold the F80 and went back to an E92 M3, I was able to find one with 9k miles on it only. It's not just the sound, until I went back to the E92, I didn't realize how bad the steering was on the F80, and how electronic the car felt. I loved it, but it became very evident to me that the F80 lost a lot of character being an M3 from previous generations, the F80 is way faster, but the E92 feels more like a race car in street clothes. The sound, the steering, the engine, all trump the F80, and those are all very big factors to me.
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04cobra Banned 634 Rep 1,048 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 - 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MN iTrader: (0)	GTR GT350 (or wait on the GT500) E63 AMG S Gen V Viper C7 Z06 Those are all on my must have list currently for under $100k
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bd307 Chef 928 Rep 1,059 Posts Drives: Things with wheels or no wheel Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0)	OP, are you loyal to the brand, to the sound, or to the wife? It seems like you are loyal to the sound/wife more than to the brand as you have stated. Sound is subjective just like everything else that is expensive. I can say I like the sound of F8x when some of you prefer the sound from the v8 motor. Loyal to the brand: Get an aftermarket exhaust on your m Loyal to the sound: Get something else other than BMW Loyal to the wife: Ask her what she likes and how much she is letting you spend
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BoosTonian Lieutenant Colonel 775 Rep 1,498 Posts Drives: 2017 MB C63 S AMG Coupe Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 INFINITI Q60 S ... [10.00]	Wife thinks the m4 sounds bad with an awe? Damn lol looks like you need an Ftype R or Z06. Mustang gt350/gt350R will work too, I don't like its interior though. These cars will sound like monsters so she won't be saying it sounds _ussy ever again lol __________________ 2017 MB C63 S Coupe - DINAN \| MODAL WORKS retired: GranTurismo MC, Giulia Quadrifoglio, B8.5 RS5, Q60 RedSport, e82 135, F80, e92 M3, e90 M3, (2) e92 335, B8 S4, C209 CLK55 AMG, e46 330
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JoeKixxon Captain 715 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Sakhir Orange on Black Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	I have the stock exhaust on the 2016 M3, and I too came from an E9x M3, and I didn't like the sound at first, but it really has grown on me. I also think it really does sound better after a few thousand miles, but that might just be my perception of it. I drove home yesterday with all 4 windows down and the roof open, and it sounded damn good to me.
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BIGW0RM You got my money? 3173 Rep 4,657 Posts Drives: Ice Cream Truck Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ///OC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 [9.50]	I dont know what so say other than my wife and I both enjoy the sound of a v8 over the M4. In fact, not one person has said anything nice about its sound. Ive only been told it sounds like shit and it too loud. I will go listen to an AA and remus and or go listen to a competition package (I was told it sounds much different than base M4) before I jump. Or I might just dump the m4 and go back into my M5. Well see. Im just not feeling my M4. Its a great car. I love everything about it. I really do. Except two things. The exhaust note and the steering feels like crap unless its in sport+ IMO. __________________ 2022 G80 M3 Competition X / 2020 Range Rover Sport P525 / 2023 Ford Raptor
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CHIA Oh Hai. 13 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2015 Lexus RCF Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	If you want a great exhaust note, I don't see any better option than the Jaguar F-Type R. Probably best exhaust note for around 100K. __________________ 2015 Lexus RCF
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S65V8 _ 811 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (10)	Same here, modded E92 M3 past owner, and I had to change several things on the M4 to make it fun to drive, and more engaging on street and track. While it will never measure up to that Akra V8 sound, feel the AWE Non-Res has its own fun sound, whether that's on throttle high RPMs or rumbling around town (open valves). You're right, if you're using the AWE with OEM valve operation, still sounds quiet/_ussy like for the most part. The one thing I don't like (similar to you), is that occasional M-queef lol. On track, IMO, the F8x set-up is so far ahead of the E92's capabilities that you sort of forgive some of the drawbacks.
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