718 Sound and Constant Whinging !
Discussion
kor0 said:
Inconel 718 exhaust video by Kline, as advised earlier:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDJK-6a1jE0
I don't know if it's the appalling video production quality, but I was expecting a lot more.
Ha haaaaa... that particular exhaust doesn’t seem to be the way to go if more aural excitement and drama is objective. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDJK-6a1jE0
I don't know if it's the appalling video production quality, but I was expecting a lot more.
Foundthecure said:
I've Just bought a new petrol lawnmower. To look at, its almost exactly the same as my neighbours, but his is a 2015 model, mine is a 2018.
I was out mowing my lawn on Sunday and he came out and told me, to my fat face, that his mower sounded so much better than mine.
“Really” I replied, “that’s nice”.
“Yes” he retorted “those new ones are dog sh@t, I wouldn’t have one given, they sound like a strangled crocodile”
“But it’s blades are much sharper so it gives a better cut” I said
“Sounds crap” he said
“Uses less fuel too” I said
“Sounds terrible” he said
“I think it sounds alright actually” I said
“Yeah but my old one sounds amazing, and the handle on mine is nicer too” he said
“But mine cuts the grass quicker” I said
“Sounds rubbish though, and that’s what counts, who cares if it gives a better cut, or does it quicker, there’s no way I’d ever buy one if those”
“Well George (my neighbour’s called George), thank you for giving me your valued opinion, and, as always, you are correct. I shall instantly bin it and go and buy the one you like”
Then, and this is the bit that really pee’d me off, he said his wife was better looking than mine. And she’s not. And, he said his wife is a better singer than mine. And I don’t think she is.
You have summed up this tragic thread quite wonderfully! I was out mowing my lawn on Sunday and he came out and told me, to my fat face, that his mower sounded so much better than mine.
“Really” I replied, “that’s nice”.
“Yes” he retorted “those new ones are dog sh@t, I wouldn’t have one given, they sound like a strangled crocodile”
“But it’s blades are much sharper so it gives a better cut” I said
“Sounds crap” he said
“Uses less fuel too” I said
“Sounds terrible” he said
“I think it sounds alright actually” I said
“Yeah but my old one sounds amazing, and the handle on mine is nicer too” he said
“But mine cuts the grass quicker” I said
“Sounds rubbish though, and that’s what counts, who cares if it gives a better cut, or does it quicker, there’s no way I’d ever buy one if those”
“Well George (my neighbour’s called George), thank you for giving me your valued opinion, and, as always, you are correct. I shall instantly bin it and go and buy the one you like”
Then, and this is the bit that really pee’d me off, he said his wife was better looking than mine. And she’s not. And, he said his wife is a better singer than mine. And I don’t think she is.
718lawnmowerfan said:
Foundthecure said:
I've Just bought a new petrol lawnmower. To look at, its almost exactly the same as my neighbours, but his is a 2015 model, mine is a 2018.
I was out mowing my lawn on Sunday and he came out and told me, to my fat face, that his mower sounded so much better than mine.
“Really” I replied, “that’s nice”.
“Yes” he retorted “those new ones are dog sh@t, I wouldn’t have one given, they sound like a strangled crocodile”
“But it’s blades are much sharper so it gives a better cut” I said
“Sounds crap” he said
“Uses less fuel too” I said
“Sounds terrible” he said
“I think it sounds alright actually” I said
“Yeah but my old one sounds amazing, and the handle on mine is nicer too” he said
“But mine cuts the grass quicker” I said
“Sounds rubbish though, and that’s what counts, who cares if it gives a better cut, or does it quicker, there’s no way I’d ever buy one if those”
“Well George (my neighbour’s called George), thank you for giving me your valued opinion, and, as always, you are correct. I shall instantly bin it and go and buy the one you like”
Then, and this is the bit that really pee’d me off, he said his wife was better looking than mine. And she’s not. And, he said his wife is a better singer than mine. And I don’t think she is.
You have summed up this tragic thread quite wonderfully! I was out mowing my lawn on Sunday and he came out and told me, to my fat face, that his mower sounded so much better than mine.
“Really” I replied, “that’s nice”.
“Yes” he retorted “those new ones are dog sh@t, I wouldn’t have one given, they sound like a strangled crocodile”
“But it’s blades are much sharper so it gives a better cut” I said
“Sounds crap” he said
“Uses less fuel too” I said
“Sounds terrible” he said
“I think it sounds alright actually” I said
“Yeah but my old one sounds amazing, and the handle on mine is nicer too” he said
“But mine cuts the grass quicker” I said
“Sounds rubbish though, and that’s what counts, who cares if it gives a better cut, or does it quicker, there’s no way I’d ever buy one if those”
“Well George (my neighbour’s called George), thank you for giving me your valued opinion, and, as always, you are correct. I shall instantly bin it and go and buy the one you like”
Then, and this is the bit that really pee’d me off, he said his wife was better looking than mine. And she’s not. And, he said his wife is a better singer than mine. And I don’t think she is.
This morning I dropped of my mega-miles, 15 year old, 2.7 986 for a little maintenance.
My courtesy car is a 718 Cayman S PDK. It's kinda nice.
When I pulled into the office car park and parked, several petrolhead-types commented on how good it sounds.
I reserve judgement as I can only hear from the inside. What I don't like are the blips as it changes down and on starting, but I suppose that's de rigueur today, even my old Z4 DCT did it.
My courtesy car is a 718 Cayman S PDK. It's kinda nice.
When I pulled into the office car park and parked, several petrolhead-types commented on how good it sounds.
I reserve judgement as I can only hear from the inside. What I don't like are the blips as it changes down and on starting, but I suppose that's de rigueur today, even my old Z4 DCT did it.
I think the 718 sounds great. It does sound different though. I expect people are used to them sounding like previous models.
It’s always a bit like this when new models come out, people are resistant to change, some purists don’t like some new aspects of development and some owners are upset about having a now older model.
It’s always a bit like this when new models come out, people are resistant to change, some purists don’t like some new aspects of development and some owners are upset about having a now older model.
jonttt said:
Foundthecure said:
Si-3PO said:
Just seen a 718 CS pull out of a car park opposite my work. Spoiler up, windows down and gives it full beans down the road which had gravel spread all over it at the weekend ... lunacy 
Bet it sounded amazing thoughSam_A said:
718lawnmowerfan said:
Foundthecure said:
I've Just bought a new petrol lawnmower. To look at, its almost exactly the same as my neighbours, but his is a 2015 model, mine is a 2018.
I was out mowing my lawn on Sunday and he came out and told me, to my fat face, that his mower sounded so much better than mine.
“Really” I replied, “that’s nice”.
“Yes” he retorted “those new ones are dog sh@t, I wouldn’t have one given, they sound like a strangled crocodile”
“But it’s blades are much sharper so it gives a better cut” I said
“Sounds crap” he said
“Uses less fuel too” I said
“Sounds terrible” he said
“I think it sounds alright actually” I said
“Yeah but my old one sounds amazing, and the handle on mine is nicer too” he said
“But mine cuts the grass quicker” I said
“Sounds rubbish though, and that’s what counts, who cares if it gives a better cut, or does it quicker, there’s no way I’d ever buy one if those”
“Well George (my neighbour’s called George), thank you for giving me your valued opinion, and, as always, you are correct. I shall instantly bin it and go and buy the one you like”
Then, and this is the bit that really pee’d me off, he said his wife was better looking than mine. And she’s not. And, he said his wife is a better singer than mine. And I don’t think she is.
You have summed up this tragic thread quite wonderfully! I was out mowing my lawn on Sunday and he came out and told me, to my fat face, that his mower sounded so much better than mine.
“Really” I replied, “that’s nice”.
“Yes” he retorted “those new ones are dog sh@t, I wouldn’t have one given, they sound like a strangled crocodile”
“But it’s blades are much sharper so it gives a better cut” I said
“Sounds crap” he said
“Uses less fuel too” I said
“Sounds terrible” he said
“I think it sounds alright actually” I said
“Yeah but my old one sounds amazing, and the handle on mine is nicer too” he said
“But mine cuts the grass quicker” I said
“Sounds rubbish though, and that’s what counts, who cares if it gives a better cut, or does it quicker, there’s no way I’d ever buy one if those”
“Well George (my neighbour’s called George), thank you for giving me your valued opinion, and, as always, you are correct. I shall instantly bin it and go and buy the one you like”
Then, and this is the bit that really pee’d me off, he said his wife was better looking than mine. And she’s not. And, he said his wife is a better singer than mine. And I don’t think she is.
Gassing Station | Boxster/Cayman | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff