why do wrx sound different?
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The Subaru boxer is of the horizontally-opposed flat design. That's only part of what gives it that unique sound, however, as it's more about the design of the headers. The 2.5-liter Subaru engine makes use of something called unequal length headers, which are exactly what they sound like.
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technically it is illegal to modify your exhaust so that it emmits any sound above a factory or comparable system... Va does not enforce this during safety inspections as they dont other things such as window tint and hood scoops..
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On the Ryker out of 6 fill ups: 29.6-28.3-28.3-30.2-29.2-29.2 as you can see I not just guessing. I think it's the high RPMs. Thanks for relaying your MPG info. Also agree the high RPM's will keep it in the ballpark compared to a F3.
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Subaru WRX: The Subaru WRX features two turbocharged BOXER engines. The WRX is powered by a 2.0L turbo four-cylinder with 268 horsepower and the WRX STI utilizes a 2.5L turbo four-cylinder that generates 210 horsepower.
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If you're experiencing automatic transmission slipping, it can feel like you're driving in a certain gear and then it changes for no apparent reason. The noise from the engine may change in pitch or start to sound like whining. ... A transmission that needs to be repaired, rebuilt or replaced is expensive.
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The Exeo is reasonably well insulated from road noise, but there's some wind noise to be heard on the motorway. The diesel engines aren't as hushed as the class best, and you feel too much vibration through the steering wheel, pedals and gearstick.
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While an available CVT makes the WRX easier to drive in traffic, driving purists will love the six-speed manual transmission's sportiness. When tested at the track, the Subaru WRX recorded a speedy 0-60 time of 5.5 seconds. While even the base WRX is a fun driving machine, the STI model is more potent.
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The WRX is available with a Sport Lineartronic transmission with SI-DRIVE and paddle shifters. It perfectly blends the convenience of an advanced automatic transmission with the ability to manually control shifts in 6- or 8-speed manual modes for enhanced driver involvement.
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While it's not necessarily a difference in technology, another big difference is the environment the speakers are designed for. For example, car speakers are designed specifically for cars, and so are smaller and less powerful, whereas home speakers are able to be bigger and service a variety of room sizes.
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Generally, the X-pipe will deliver a more high-pitched exhaust note, making a car sound more exotic, whereas an H-pipe gives a deeper tone with more of a traditional hot rod sound,” says George Rumore of Stainless Works. “As for the difference in power gain between the two, it is very minimal.
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Even with all other things equal, the hemi sounds different at full song. Yup, that's where it's at: wide open down the back straight. No mistaken the different songs.
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Most of the differences between the i and s models are aesthetic and not functional. Some of those aesthetic differences include: different speedometer clusters, different grill, different interior color (that may have changed for '07), different tail lights (pre-'07).
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The WRX comes standard with a 6-speed manual transmission and offers an optional performance automatic transmission, the Sport Lineartronic® CVT with manual mode.
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Ford equips the Mustang with a 3.7-liter V-6 more akin to a classic sports car while the WRX offers a 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The Mustang engine is able to outperform the WRX in the horsepower category 300 to 268. ... The Mustang is easily able to beat this with its 5.0-liter V-8.
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Exhaust Tips and Exhaust Sound The shape and width of the exhaust tip can slightly change the sound to be either more throaty (larger tips) or raspy (smaller tips). Double-walled muffler tips tend to add a full-bodied sound. On their own, though, muffler tips will have a minimal effect on exhaust sound.
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Too high a VTF can cause the sound to get dull and thick and slow. Changing the VTF can change sound dramatically because it also changes the stylus rake angle (SRA), which is the angle of the stylus relative to the record surface.
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If you're experiencing automatic transmission slipping, it can feel like you're driving in a certain gear and then it changes for no apparent reason. The noise from the engine may change in pitch or start to sound like whining.