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07-12-2010, 08:23 PM | #1 |
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I am looking forward for a quad exhaust system. After doing research, I decide to choose between 3D design(with rear diffuser) and Eisenmann. Does anyone using these two system? What is the sound like? I have listened a lot on youtube, so hard to pick. |
07-13-2010, 08:41 AM | #2 |
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We have the Eisenmann 2x90 mm Race Exhaust. A very high quality system with good sound. The only issue is the "droning" common with any high flow rate system, and that occurs at about 1,800-2,100 RPM when accelerating in a high gear. The problem is easily solved by more aggressive shifting and gear selection so that you do not "lug" the motor. My wife loves it and would never return to the stock system as she complained heavily that it was way too quiet.
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I thought the stock exhaust was loud enough while accelerating, especially when the background noise was quiet.
What can muffle the exhaust sound though are the environmental noises and the noisy run-flat tires on rough surfaces, especially with the top down. Having the droning noises during cruising can be a unsatisfying and tiring driving experience where you would want to relax after all those exciting and exhilarating accelerations. |
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07-13-2010, 10:01 AM | #5 |
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The "drone" is from about 65 mph to 69 mph BUT ONLY in 7th gear when applying the gas - I have learned to shift more aggressively to avoid this issue when I need to accelerate briskly. At normal highway speeds 70mph+ it is not an issue. Yes, it is a little louder but we are aggressive people and like it. A similar drone is when in 7th at 45 mph and applying the gas - I think you get the picture. Just shift more aggressively and don't try to save gas by lugging the motor.
I think the key here is to know what you are. I am a maniac - like power, speed, noise, gas/oil fumes, and burning tires. A full throttle as often as possible type of guy and my wife is very similar. If you like quiet journeys with gentle breezes and french wine - do not get this exhaust. I drink single malt scotch neat. Last edited by Vintage; 07-13-2010 at 10:26 AM.. |
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I have been toying with the idea of changing the exhaust to something louder in the future. I don't want to have to cut the bumper, but am hoping that I can get something that would make the car sound more aggressive without altering the bumper. I don't need a quad exhaust. I like the exhaust pipes that are stock on this car. I don't like the ones that look thin and are perfectly round.
Just one thing, what is droning? Also, what exhaust would fit my needs?
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Droning is a annoying low frequency resonance that results from an engine that is lightly loaded and running at a relatively low RPM, for instance during cruising. The engine speed is the primary factor. Typically, you won't hear it as much with the old style smaller diameter exhaust tubes, but those system restrict exhaust flow, make the engine work harder and limit horsepower. Larger tubes allow the engine to reach it's potential but are more prone to a resonance effect (i.e., "drone") within the exhaust system.
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Easiest way to picture it is to think of a swarm or hive of bees.
Droning is named after the sound made by the worker bees in their hive (the drones), all fanning their wings together to cool the hive. Any low frequency buzzing sound is called droning.
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