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Old 14-04-2006, 08:24 PM   #1
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Default Can't beat the sound of a V8

I recently took delivery of an F6. Unfortunately it stopped after 2 days due to a faulty computer.

While the service department dealt with the problem the sales manager gave me his BA mk11 XR8 for the day. It didn't have the immediate urge of an F6 but at every opportunity I just couldn't help giving it some revs with the window down just to listen to that V8 exhaust music.

I'm not unhappy with my F6 but I sure miss the sound of a healthy V8! Yeah!!

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Old 14-04-2006, 08:35 PM   #2
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Wow! Most people figure this out before they have hit high school! :nutsycuck But how good will you feel when you start leaving V8's at the lights in your 6.
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Old 14-04-2006, 08:43 PM   #3
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Yes, the Boss note is pure magic.
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Old 14-04-2006, 08:44 PM   #4
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Old 17-04-2006, 02:13 PM   #5
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......... but not as nice as a Windsor :
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"Maite, maite, maite... But my VN 6, it sounds like an 8, maite."

The F6 is an angry machine, but you just can't match the roar of a V8, can you?
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Old 14-04-2006, 08:55 PM   #7
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Sorry, but in my opinion an F6 (or xr6t for that matter) with a nice aftermarket exhaust system and BOF sounds way better than any V8 imo.
Just has so much more revvy sound to it, unlike the boss that is all huff and puff up in the rev range.
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Old 14-04-2006, 08:58 PM   #8
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Old 14-04-2006, 09:06 PM   #9
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Old 14-04-2006, 09:14 PM   #10
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I am a converted man. I now drive Turbos over 8's. No car imo sounds as good as a V8!! If I bought a car solely for sound, in my budget, would be a GT or XR8 with after market system!!!
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Old 15-04-2006, 09:57 AM   #11
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300 gts coupe have you lost your marbles man?? there is not a 6 in the world that sounds better then a v8 and it goes without saying that the old 5ltrs sound better then the bosses and the even older carby fed donks sound better then the efi 5ltrs who agrees there??????????????????
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Old 15-04-2006, 10:41 AM   #12
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there is not a 6 in the world that sounds better then a v8 and it goes without saying that the old 5ltrs sound better then the bosses and the even older carby fed donks sound better then the efi 5ltrs who agrees there??????????????????

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Old 15-04-2006, 01:09 PM   #13
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300 gts coupe have you lost your marbles man?? there is not a 6 in the world that sounds better then a v8 and it goes without saying that the old 5ltrs sound better then the bosses and the even older carby fed donks sound better then the efi 5ltrs who agrees there??????????????????
I agree.

I love the sound of old carbie V8s.

The V8 VL Calais we brought sounds better then a lot of the newer V8s, around where I live. IMO

Then theres the green XR Fairmont that often cruises, and sends shivers up my spine, because of the sound of the Windsor under the bonnet.
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Old 14-04-2006, 09:52 PM   #14
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"Maite, maite, maite... But my VN 6, it sounds like an 8, maite."

The F6 is an angry machine, but you just can't match the roar of a V8, can you?
so so so so tru, bout 20 mates all rekon there vns sound like an 8, but with engine rattle added :P
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Old 14-04-2006, 08:55 PM   #15
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And there is nothing like the roar of a highly tuned clevo. ye'ha
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And there is nothing like the roar of a highly tuned clevo. ye'ha
Nothing sounds better then a Clevo. As for the BOSS I have only ever heard one decent one around my way. Hurts my heart to say it but there are more nice sounding LS1's that I have heard. Now I'm running for cover.
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Nothing sounds better then a Clevo. As for the BOSS I have only ever heard one decent one around my way. Hurts my heart to say it but there are more nice sounding LS1's that I have heard. Now I'm running for cover.
I seem to remember a certain ad for the Monaro that had a nice note to it. :
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Old 14-04-2006, 09:49 PM   #18
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My clevo XE has an awesome note to it. But my TL is stock but not for long as it will have an stunning windsor note to it!

NOTHING CAN REPLACE OR BEAT THE SOUND OF A FORD V8!
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Old 14-04-2006, 09:13 PM   #19
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Yeah, but stick a big solid cam in a clevo with a nice set of 3" pipes out the back.
Now thats how a V8 should sound.
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Old 14-04-2006, 09:17 PM   #20
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The Sound of a Boss 5.4L with a Full Zorst and CAI pulling 6200Rpm is to die for mate, man i love going in the old mans ute now especially after Edit!
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Don't I know it. Amen to that.:Reverend:

If I was buying a new FPV today however it would be an F6 auto. I guess that's why I'm waiting for the next model_2:
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Old 14-04-2006, 09:21 PM   #23
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Saw a Black BF Typhoon yesterday. The street he was on has office buildings around it so you get a nice echo of the cars exhaust. The typhoon sounded great especially under acceleration. But the GT that went through a few minutes later sounded so much nicer.
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hahahahaaha ^^^^ twas a ford i believe
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Correct. Said Ford belongs to Laminge.
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Correct. Said Ford belongs to Laminge.
I've heard this rumor as well. Is it a fact that this has happened. Is there hard evidence, or are you guys just full of it. I suspect you guys are full of it.
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I've heard this rumor as well. Is it a fact that this has happened. Is there hard evidence, or are you guys just full of it. I suspect you guys are full of it.
It is true, Unless Geoff & Gary have a reason to lie. sleep:
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Not a BOSS though. Windsor is a different story.
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You can't beat the sound of a cranky V8 on full song. At the drags, I've always reckoned the naturally aspirated Pro Stockers sound so tough. Not the loudest but definitely the sweetest.
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Bit extra to pay for the sound though, don't ya think?

For the price difference, the Typhoon justifies the loss of the V8 noise, and most Typhoon owners will back that up
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