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Best "exotic" sounding non F-car under $30k...

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  1. Forza1

    Forza1 Formula Junior

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    Which car best emulates that wicked exotic F1 sound?



    -DC
     
  2. Art

    Art Formula Junior

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    That's a tough one. I think they only thing that might even somewhat sound like an F1 car is the S2000.
     
  3. Bimmerista

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    I personally love the sound of the Nissan 350Z/Infiniti G35 Coupe
     
  4. ETW

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    Infiniti G35 coupe
     
  5. Vyrus

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    The closest to F1 sound is probably the Honda S2000.

    While the 350Z and G35 do sound amazing, they don't sound like F1 cars. I'm sure, my brother owns one. :)
    -Cyrus
     
  6. Alex_V

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    Of course its the Honda Civics with aftermarket mufflers! I cant belive you even have to ask ;)
     
  7. wax

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    Why, an old VW bug with whistling tailpipe, of course.
     
  8. Johnny Bravo

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    I give my vote for either the Z32TT (300ZX TT's from '90-'96 in the US) or the MKIV Supra TT's ('93.5-'98 & especially with cams). Neither really sound like an F1 car per-se, but both have, IMHO, very good sounding & almost exotic-car-quality exhaust notes. Not to mention both cars are still pretty good looking after all this time. Best bet for an F1 sound in a relatively inexpensive car would be maybe a Radical or something along that line which uses a superbike engine.
     
  9. Auraraptor

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    If you can find one, NSX
     
  10. ty (360mode)

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    G35?? hmm, i always thought those sounded horrible. i don't see any F1 sound resemblance at all, imo.

    my vote is for a boxster (used to get under your $30k number!) w/ the GHL exhaust. that car/exhaust combo SCREAMS.
     
  11. Ferrari0324

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    AGREED!
     
  12. C. Losito

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    I like what I've heard of the 350Z/G35. In fact, if anyone has a sound clip or video I'd like to hear more.

    While I don't really like the E46 M3's exhaust note, it does sound very racecar-ish. Most aftermarket M5 exhausts sound good too. I'd have to go with the NSX for that exotic sound though, I really sounds good stock or modified.

    Then there's always the V8 32-valve DOHC Ford Taurus with no exhaust. :D
    http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/images/hellgate.mpg
     
  13. Buttuz4eva

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    i think they all sound nothing like f1 even 36s and 355s dont sound like f1 i have straight pipes and a tubi and still does not sound like f1 and it will never sound even close to a f1 car.

    tubi ,capristo sound amazing and i love the sound without cats a lot but f1 they are not so as far as a nismo 350z you would have to be smokin crack if you think that sound is close to f1 or a ferrari 360-355
     
  14. Sup

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    the title of the the thread is "Best "exotic" sounding non F-car under $30k... "

    obviously the Z and G35 sound nothing like a Ferrari.
     
  15. racerx

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    Best sounding exotic under 30k;
    928 with an rmb

    Only street car to sound like F1;
    carrera gt

    best sounding ferrari;
    dan's departed 360

    closest sound to F1 on the streets;
    jap sport bikes with aftermarket exhausts AWESOME sound

    T
     
  16. DoingAnything

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    In my opinion, best sounding w/ aftermarket exhaust would be an RX7, you just have to hear the sound of a rotory at full throttle, its incredible.
     
  17. RufMD

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    Thats easy, NSX with a comptech exhaust.... Look hard and you can find an early one for 30K....


    Blows ever other car away in this category in terms of looks as well.....
     
  18. Johnny Bravo

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    Yay! Glad to hear someone else besides me who actually likes the sound of a 2-rotor :D...especially a fully bridge ported or peripheral ported one scraming at 12k rpm. They're not exactly what I personally would consider "exotic" sounding, but have a very unique exhaust note. Now if you're talking about a 3-rotor then yeah they do sound very exotic with a near V12 howl (seeing 2 3-rotor FD's screaming down the front straight of Summit Point a few years back was unreal)...then if you get into 4-rotors they're otherworldly, but they're totally custom made and will probably run $30k for the motor alone I would guess.
     
  19. Ken

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    My little 4 banger DOHC Lotus TC engine with an aftermarket exhaust sounds great. It has less complexity than a 12 for sure, but it combines the 308 rumble at low RPM's with a nice whine starting at 5k RPMs. The fact it has a chain adds to the effect I'm sure. If it was an 8 you'd swear it was a 12 I bet.

    I wouldn't say it sounds like an F1 car; it doesn't. But you know it's no ricer with a coffee can exhaust too when you hear it but don't see it.

    Ken
     
  20. Doug.

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    The S2000 with a Titanium exhaust sounds wicked cool....like an F1 car.
     
  21. Clax

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    88 Honda Civic with a coffee can exhaust tip & muffler. Bad a$$.
     
  22. sjb509

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    Yamaha R6 with aftermarket exhaust. 15,500 rpm redline.

    Honda CBX (straight-6) with straight pipes
     
  23. damcgee

    damcgee Formula 3

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    I definitely vote for the S2000. I have several videos of them, including one with a wide-open exhaust (ie straight pipes), but it is over 5 MB, and I have no where to post it.
     
  24. Dom

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    I can't believe nobody's mentioned Alfa Romeo's. Especially they 6-cyl engines, but even the little 4-banger on the spider. Sound beautiful.

    Dom
     

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