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Old 01-21-2008, 08:24 AM
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Came across this clip, the sound of the exhaust is amazing.....anyone know how to make the BMW V8 sound like this, or close to?

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WOW! It sounds great and boy did the end video seem like ALOT of fun to do!!
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Originally Posted by hstan545i' post='520727' date='Jan 21 2008, 01:24 PM
Came across this clip, the sound of the exhaust is amazing.....anyone know how to make the BMW V8 sound like this, or close to?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZCSGNbvoLpA&feature=related
BMW's V8's aren't big enough for an exhaust note that deep. Maybe with a full exhaust upgrade w/custom headers it might sound close, but not the same.
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Mine sounds like that!!
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Originally Posted by rpav' post='520932' date='Jan 21 2008, 06:49 PM
Mine sounds like that!!
Can you post some video? Noticed your mods on your car and I really want yo hear it...
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