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Originally Posted by taibanl
Ill never understood why such sounds are consider 'good' to the exhaust modders.
I'm obviously in the (significant) minority but exhaust noise = same as ricer mods IMO.
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I think, for many of us, the crackle is what distinguishes it from a "ricer" sound. It's not the volume that signifies a ricer to me. It's the frequency/tone/texture of the sound. Nothing worse than a loud exhaust that has the frequency/tone of a fly buzzing past your ear. That's ricey to me.
The M235i, on the other hand, has a grittier sound, which I appreciate and prefer over a characterless drone or the complete absence of exhaust sound.
I'd say it comes from the same place as the preference of many enthusiasts for manual transmissions. Getting in touch with the mechanical nature of the car instead of riding in a soundproof, vibrationless bubble. But hey, opinions are opinions, and everybody has one. I'd hate to be the person at BMW with the responsibility of reaching a middle ground to please as many as possible!