Get more mechanical sound from the engine bay?

robstahl · 06-20-2021, 01:29 PM

I've been driving a 04 e46 m3 for the past 17 years and now have an 2021 m2 comp 6mt. I have the active sound and pops and bangs coded off. IS there any way to get more noise from the engine bay. I know an intake might do it but at what cost. Not looking for any HP/TQ gains, but dont want to loose any either.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Rob

Midtown2020 · 06-20-2021, 01:31 PM

Remove charcoal air filters and swap standard air filters for high flow filters.
Not much increase in sound, but there will be some.

smknjoe · 06-20-2021, 03:40 PM

Windows down. Using moderate throttle wring her out to 6000+ RPM = happy sounds

Windows up I don't hear much.

06-20-2021, 01:29 PM	#1
robstahl Private 33 Rep 62 Posts Drives: bmw e46 m3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: culver city iTrader: (0)	Get more mechanical sound from the engine bay? I've been driving a 04 e46 m3 for the past 17 years and now have an 2021 m2 comp 6mt. I have the active sound and pops and bangs coded off. IS there any way to get more noise from the engine bay. I know an intake might do it but at what cost. Not looking for any HP/TQ gains, but dont want to loose any either. Any ideas? Thanks Rob
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Midtown2020 Private First Class 209 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C (6MT) & X3MC Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Remove charcoal air filters and swap standard air filters for high flow filters. Not much increase in sound, but there will be some.
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smknjoe First Lieutenant 234 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C, 2018 GTI, 2007 Rabbi Join Date: May 2019 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Windows down. Using moderate throttle wring her out to 6000+ RPM = happy sounds Windows up I don't hear much.
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