The G8 Has A Mute Button????

[OneMeanChevy]

I saw my first G8 today, in Red. It looks far better in person.

It takes off from the light and I hear nothing . Granted it didn't take off hard but I still should have hear something. My OLDS without my added Twin exhaust extension, with 3 chambers the next larger than the last which makes a nice dual exhaust note, makes more noise than the G8 I saw and didn't hear today.

What did GM DO TO THE EXHAUST?

[redTT]

Plenty of exhaust shops out there that would cater for your desires.

[OneMeanChevy]

Originally Posted by redTT

Plenty of exhaust shops out there that would cater for your desires.

I think they will be seeing alot of G8s. If my Camaro's exhaust isn't to my liking, One of them will be getting my business.

If the Camaro's Exhaust is like Concept's, .

[FAB454]

Originally Posted by redTT

Plenty of exhaust shops out there that would cater for your desires.

[gmhashope]

Motor Trend said the same thing when they drove it. They said it was almost too tame.

[LAChevy24]

was it the GT? i heard the GT on the freeway cruising at the same speed as me, (i think 70). not very loud, but i heard it with the windows up.

[FenwickHockey65]

You might've seen the base sedan with the 3.6L VVT V6...

[chinamonty]

Whats the attraction with noise. isn't there enough of it about without contributing unnecessary extra too it? I remember watching a falcon GT at the Geelong street drag a few years ago and it was so quiet -i was impressed but a lot weren't. I think if we have the technology to shut it up then do it.

[likearock00]

I've heard alot of vehicles that were extremely loud that couldn't get out of their own way. Who cares how loud it is. Spank the gas pedal and see how it moves- that's what really matters!

[BigAls87Z28]

I agree that you dont need sound to back up the performance, but a nice burble from the exhaust would be nice. I havent seen or heard one yet, but Im sure it has at least a nice sound from outside the car. Maybe the G8 is just that sound proof?

[zete]

I've got an old coffee can you can weld onto the G8 if it'll make you feel better. I see plenty of folks doing that around here. I've heard them tell me it gives them 20% more HP and 1000% more noise. .

Links for your amusement:

• Coffee Can Exhaust.
• Folgers Racing.
• Great Rant on Cars and Coffee Can Mufflers, amongst other things.

Of course, you can simply head over here and read "You might be a ricer if...". Well worth the laugh.

[rozz]

Originally Posted by redTT

Plenty of exhaust shops out there that would cater for your desires.

You can add Turbo Noise Maker to your car if you like. http://www.sunamiturbo.com/

[bad03xtreme]

Can you say Flowmaster 40 series...

[HoosierRon]

Originally Posted by OneMeanChevy

I saw my first G8 today, in Red. It looks far better in person.

It takes off from the light and I hear nothing . Granted it didn't take off hard but I still should have hear something. My OLDS without my added Twin exhaust extension, with 3 chambers the next larger than the last which makes a nice dual exhaust note, makes more noise than the G8 I saw and didn't hear today.

What did GM DO TO THE EXHAUST?

Don't take this the wrong way, but if you felt compelled to put a custom exhaust on a 1992 Cutlass, I am not sure I would trust your judgment on whether the G8 has the right exhaust pitch.

[caddycruiser]

Originally Posted by HoosierRon

Don't take this the wrong way, but if you felt compelled to put a custom exhaust on a 1992 Cutlass, I am not sure I would trust your judgment on whether the G8 has the right exhaust pitch.

Agreed. No offense, but yeah, there are noise regulations and such to meet with stock vehicles, and it's never a bad thing to error on the side of too quiet...because enthusiast's aside, the number of "regular people" who buy ALL cars often prefer not to hear the noise.