Turbo spooling sound
06-08-2009, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Phantom Mark' post='904047' date='Jun 8 2009, 10:17 AM
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06-08-2009, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='904754' date='Jun 8 2009, 08:17 PM
Ok, so the sound is noticeable from gears 1 to 2, but after that its not noticeable?
Do you guys think BMW intentionally silenced the sound?
Do you guys think BMW intentionally silenced the sound?
06-08-2009, 04:26 PM
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I agree, but most of the people that buy for status, luxury would probably get the 528i not the twin turbo... Or at least thats how I feel.
I know a few colleagues who bought the 528 because they didn't care for the twin turbo or having 300+ HP.
I know a few colleagues who bought the 528 because they didn't care for the twin turbo or having 300+ HP.
06-08-2009, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Kzang' post='904760' date='Jun 8 2009, 08:26 PM
I agree, but most of the people that buy for status, luxury would probably get the 528i not the twin turbo... Or at least thats how I feel.
I know a few colleagues who bought the 528 because they didn't care for the twin turbo or having 300+ HP.
I know a few colleagues who bought the 528 because they didn't care for the twin turbo or having 300+ HP.
so, a real estate agent might be a candidate for a vehicle with more power.
i saw an old man driving a lexus GS430. why didnt he just get the GS350?
07-29-2009, 03:16 PM
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all i have to say is the same exact color/specs wuz available to me when i test drove the 528i.... then i got behind the 535i.... man what a difference literally NIGHT & DAY im sooooo glad i got the TT for 60bux more!!!
yes u can hear the "whine" & feel the boost but only at the lower gears before the wind takes over.....
yes u can hear the "whine" & feel the boost but only at the lower gears before the wind takes over.....
07-30-2009, 06:56 AM
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If you have your car parked, and then roll down the windows and rev it, can you hear it then? Because I have yet to hear it when I drive with the windows down. I can understand if I need to rev higher in order to hear it, since I really don't rev it too high when driving in my neighborhood.
07-30-2009, 07:10 AM
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i could be wrong but i dont believe the turbo is technically engaged if the car is in "P" or neutral..... the "whine" is literally made when the boost is released and this cold pressure is the result of the spooling sound..... hope u understand what i mean?!!?!? so the harder u run the car the more pressure is engaged hence u hear the "whine" louder!! again, im no rocket scientist but it makes sense, no??