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Old 12-04-2024, 08:41 AM   #5347
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Originally Posted by underscore View Post
Aren't most cars insulated enough that you don't hear the drivetrain? Even a lot of stuff from 20 years ago you'd only really hear the engine if you went WOT, and newer sporty cars have fake noises because you can't actually hear much inside.
Compared to an EV (or a hybrid in EV mode) ICE cars are way louder when it comes to engine/motor sounds even today. My RDX pipes in fake noises which I just HATE - it provides zero value and is louder than an engine needs to be even when I'm just putzing around town.
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