[W///]

Originally Posted by loxxrider

I wasn't aware of that. Why, oh why do you do this stupid thing BMW? What a waste of engineering skill, time, and money.

It can be coded off. Active sound is not even remotely an important discussion IMO

[loxxrider]

I think it is. It's just another sign of BMW getting further away from the essence of a truly visceral experience in a car. I just think the money could be spent elsewhere. Obviously the sound of a car is relevant as evidenced by the existence of this thread and others related to the sound of the car. Active sound is a part of that.

[W///]

Originally Posted by loxxrider

I think it is. It's just another sign of BMW getting further away from the essence of a truly visceral experience in a car. I just think the money could be spent elsewhere. Obviously the sound of a car is relevant as evidenced by the existence of this thread and others related to the sound of the car. Active sound is a part of that.

Then turn it off, simple as that. No need to get all philosophical about it. There was so much fuss about that on the M3/4 and it turned out to be such a non issue (even with it on when I test drove it).

Let me just say this. If anyone skips the M2 for this reason alone, they are fools.

[W///]

And in case you guys missed it from the other thread:

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by W///

And in case you guys missed it from the other thread:

Watched this last night and was enamoured. Sounds so great pulling out of the corner. Much more of a "screamer" relative to the M3/4. I like it more.

[W///]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Watched this last night and was enamoured. Sounds so great pulling out of the corner. Much more of a "screamer" relative to the M3/4. I like it more.

Same. The M3/4 doesn't sound bad IRL (most of the time), but the M2 just has a much throatier and doesn't have that annoying rasp the S55 has.

[css]

Originally Posted by W///

Same. The M3/4 doesn't sound bad IRL (most of the time), but the M2 just has a much throatier and doesn't have that annoying rasp the S55 has.

if you listen closely, you will find that the m235i and m2 sounds very similar except its louder

[W///]

Originally Posted by css

if you listen closely, you will find that the m235i and m2 sounds very similar except its louder

Oh absolutely. But that's to be expected

[twin fed]

Sounds Great So Far.

[Denk]

I liked the tone of the M235 better than M3/4 from the get-go, it just needs some volume which seems to be taken care of with the M2. I'm relieved so far not to hear the flatulent nature of the M3/4. I don't think active sound will bug me but sure I'd prefer real noise over artificial like Porsche is doing.

[technik330]

Originally Posted by W///

And in case you guys missed it from the other thread:

That sound tho! That's what an ///M car should sound like exiting a corner.

[fuddman]

Originally Posted by W///

Let me just say this. If anyone skips the M2 for this reason alone, they are fools.

A tad condescending.

[W///]

Originally Posted by fuddman

A tad condescending.

I might understand if someone skips the M2 because of lack of color choices
I might understand if someone skips the M2 because it doesn't have an S55
I might understand if someone skips the M2 because it's not much lighter than an M4.

But don't expect me to understand if someone skips the M2 purely because it's got Active Sound that can be coded out if it bothers you that much. FYI, that wasn't aimed at anyone in particular. But I still stand by what I said.

[hyperzulu]

Originally Posted by W///

I might understand if someone skips the M2 because of lack of color choices
I might understand if someone skips the M2 because it doesn't have an S55
I might understand if someone skips the M2 because it's not much lighter than an M4.

But don't expect me to understand if someone skips the M2 purely because it's got Active Sound that can be coded out if it bothers you that much. FYI, that wasn't aimed at anyone in particular. But I still stand by what I said.

I agree. To be honest, I think the active sound is a benefit on the track, when you can barely hear anything inside your helmet. I remember auto crossing my 335is and even with that exhaust being about as loud as the M Performance exhaust for the 335i, there were times I would peg the rev limiter without knowing because of how little I could hear of the engine/exhaust. These engines are so damn smooth, it's easy to peg the limiter without noticing.

I do miss my 335is exhaust note and I think this will sound even better in real life.

[fuddman]

I recently saw an M4 sitting at a stop light. The driver had his windows up. I had not heard the cars true exhaust sound before but I was aware that, to many, the sound added no dignity to, (at best, a petty contributor to), an otherwise well designed car. As the M4 accelerated from the light, I heard an exhaust note which , to me, confirmed the criticism.
The irony, though, of the encounter was that the driver, window up, listening to a piped in sound was probably thinking to himself how muscular his car sounded. While those of us listening to the true sound of his exhaust note heard something dull and lackluster.
I hope the M2 provides something better.

[Aust350z]

I'm throwing money at my screen and nothing is happening! :'(

[W///]

Originally Posted by Aust350z

I'm throwing money at my screen and nothing is happening! :'(

Try it at my Paypal account, maybe something will happen then

[Aust350z]

Originally Posted by W///

Try it at my Paypal account, maybe something will happen then

If one of those M3's appear in my driveway....

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Denk

I'm relieved so far not to hear the flatulent nature of the M3/4.

So, something like "Once upon a time there was the mighty «E9 Batmobile». Nowadays there is the «E8X Fartmobile»" ?

Just teasing, guys. E8X are great cars.

Originally Posted by Aust350z

I'm throwing money at my screen and nothing is happening! :'(

Feel free to drop off a container over here for the good cause.

[ABPReader]

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[allthatisntnow]

Originally Posted by jet_00

Dat sound

I hope that we, M235i owners, will be able to adapt the exhaust of this beast on our cars (without the four tailpipes). It sounds just perfect !

But then we'll be looked down upon and derided because we don't have true Ms. Despite the fact the M2 quad exhaust will be the exact same setup as the 235 M performance but with 4 tips.

[ABPReader]

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