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Old 06-25-2010, 06:47 AM
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I hate how my tc sounds, it sounds like a Subaru. Is there anyway to make the engine sound smooth instead of like it is running off of 3 cylinders?
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Wait what? Are you talking about stock, or what? We need some context here to help.
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What's your setup?


ps I wish Scions could sound like Subies.....their sound is
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Old 06-25-2010, 11:43 AM
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you hate the sound of a subie,what setup do u have
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your car DOESNT sound like subaru, lets just make that clear by this statement your basically showing/telling me you have NO idea what a scooby sounds like
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Have you ever tried sawdust?

Unfortunately all Scions sound obnoxious as far as the engine goes. I'd recommend you clean up the sound by throwing on an Intake and maybe some headers.
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they would sound a hell of alot worse with a header. i would know
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Old 06-25-2010, 01:45 PM
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You're complaining about how subie's sound? Are you mad? What is your exhaust setup?

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Unfortunately all Scions sound obnoxious as far as the engine goes. I'd recommend you clean up the sound by throwing on an Intake and maybe some headers.
I would like to refute this. The 1nzfe sounds amazing to me, it is very throaty for such a tiny and dinky engine. I especially love one with a intake and proper exhaust setup, choice sound there.

And why would you throw on headers when there is only one of the tC to begin with?
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Originally Posted by pyroman131
Have you ever tried sawdust?

Unfortunately all Scions sound obnoxious as far as the engine goes. I'd recommend you clean up the sound by throwing on an Intake and maybe some headers.

yes your car must have the engine swap since you have headers and all stock scions only have one. i think thats your problem right there. put the stock motor back in and get a header ... lol
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damn you beat me bird
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Originally Posted by FlintMica2005
your car DOESNT sound like subaru, lets just make that clear by this statement your basically showing/telling me you have NO idea what a scooby sounds like
X2 I have a subbie and I love the way it sounds. The most unique engine sound ever. Nothing sounds better.
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i have an aem intake and crappy obx exhaust that the car came with. i want a smooth revving motor. idk if the exhaust makes it sound like dat but i cant stand it
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It's the exhaust. Get a decent exhaust or some resonantors and call it a day. Or there's always the stock option.
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First, I suggest a dictionary and an English class or two. Then, go to the tC exhaust thread and start looking. All your answers are in there, minus a proper grasp of the English language.

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Old 06-25-2010, 02:07 PM
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if you dont like the sound of your car...GET A NEW F**KING CAR!

or get the vroombox
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LOL @ vroombox
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subies sound are awesome
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i dont even know what to say.
complete loss for words.

DUDE.
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Dude, I miss these LOL Fail threads!
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