F-Type V6 Sound 2019
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:The cold startup on a cold, frosty morning in the V8 is comical. The reverberations can be felt at the other side of the country I'm sure. 
I know cars like the F-Type in V8 guise could draw complaints from immediate neighbours when the car is started - it happens to folk with less noisy cars. Thankfully, My neighbours are spaced a stone's throw away from me and we call have plenty of space around our houses... one of the positives of living in the country just outside a city.
I know cars like the F-Type in V8 guise could draw complaints from immediate neighbours when the car is started - it happens to folk with less noisy cars. Thankfully, My neighbours are spaced a stone's throw away from me and we call have plenty of space around our houses... one of the positives of living in the country just outside a city.
falkenhayn
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There was a little delay blueone, but I will definitely get it tomorrow. I'm pretty excited to see how it is.
falkenhayn
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Finally got my cat on Satursday!
It's really amazing to drive and I can't help but keep grinning when driving it.
Concerning the sound I would say if it's really quieter than only by a really small margin. However the sound character is a bit different than before, it is deeper and more muffled, sounds kind of like a Boxer but I honestly like the tone more than before.
If you drive in Dynamic, S and with paddles you can pretty much control the pops and crackles, there are definitely not less than before but they also sound kind of deeper and not as shrill.
It's really amazing to drive and I can't help but keep grinning when driving it.
Concerning the sound I would say if it's really quieter than only by a really small margin. However the sound character is a bit different than before, it is deeper and more muffled, sounds kind of like a Boxer but I honestly like the tone more than before.
If you drive in Dynamic, S and with paddles you can pretty much control the pops and crackles, there are definitely not less than before but they also sound kind of deeper and not as shrill.
Congratulations on the car! Glad you’re enjoying it.
Bear in mind, if it’s a brand new car, the exhaust will need time to ‘wake up’. I’ve done 900 miles so far and the car already sounds much louder and more throaty than when I first got it. I’ve read on other forums people saying it took 1,500 miles for their exhaust to properly open up.
Enjoy.
Bear in mind, if it’s a brand new car, the exhaust will need time to ‘wake up’. I’ve done 900 miles so far and the car already sounds much louder and more throaty than when I first got it. I’ve read on other forums people saying it took 1,500 miles for their exhaust to properly open up.
Enjoy.
falkenhayn
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Thank you, good to hear that you are still enjoying yours too.
You are right, I forgot to mention it, I noticed this with other cars too. I don't even have 1000 km / 600 miles on it yet. ;-)
You are right, I forgot to mention it, I noticed this with other cars too. I don't even have 1000 km / 600 miles on it yet. ;-)
falkenhayn
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The only thing I'm kind of disappointed of is the quieter start up and the muted idle, you really hear nothing when you stand still, even the button doesn't make a real difference. Was the V6 always much quieter on start up and idle than the V8 or are the EU regulations at fault again?
Chrissyg
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The V8 has always had a louder start than the V6 (having owned both, and the V6 twice!). V6 is probably 60-70% of the volume of the V8 at a guess? Although, that being said, I'm not sure I could say the same with the new F Types. Was walking past one of the directors V8R's the other day (work for JLR), and he started it up and it was noticeably quieter than my V8S, disappointingly so in fact..
falkenhayn
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Unfortunately it was was some time ago that I heard a pre facelift F-Type but I'm also pretty sure that it's much quieter than before on start up, it's not even head-turning anymore. The two videos I posted before are unfortunately real, the red MY20 shows in fact a cold start as mine sounds pretty much the same.
I'll try to make a video with a start up, some revs and accelerations soon.
I'll try to make a video with a start up, some revs and accelerations soon.
falkenhayn
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Here is a small video with a warm start and some revs. In my opinion even with this clip made with my mobile cam it's easy to notice the damping effect of the OPF:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Wq1JGrJQ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7Wq1JGrJQ4
Chrissyg
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falkenhayn said:Unfortunately it was was some time ago that I heard a pre facelift F-Type but I'm also pretty sure that it's much quieter than before on start up, it's not even head-turning anymore. The two videos I posted before are unfortunately real, the red MY20 shows in fact a cold start as mine sounds pretty much the same.
I'll try to make a video with a start up, some revs and accelerations soon.
I’ve had a pre-facelift V6S, and a facelift V6 coupé and noticed no difference in volume between the two at all. Yours sounds very similar to the sound both of mine made
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My V8 R MY20 sounds awesome, it definatly isn't castrated!!
AyceeDeeCee
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If the V8 is anything like the RR SVR 2018 onwards which uses the newer MED17.8.32 ECU which includes the particle filter it’s a massive let down.
So much so I brought a 63 plate V8S for that awesome sound.
Only way to get it truly back is PPF removal which is a good warranty voided. I have a 2019 RRS SVR and whilst more powerful and better drive, sounds crap compared to the previous model.
Unsure on V6 though sorry!
So much so I brought a 63 plate V8S for that awesome sound.
Only way to get it truly back is PPF removal which is a good warranty voided. I have a 2019 RRS SVR and whilst more powerful and better drive, sounds crap compared to the previous model.
Unsure on V6 though sorry!
falkenhayn
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Chrissyg said:falkenhayn said:Unfortunately it was was some time ago that I heard a pre facelift F-Type but I'm also pretty sure that it's much quieter than before on start up, it's not even head-turning anymore. The two videos I posted before are unfortunately real, the red MY20 shows in fact a cold start as mine sounds pretty much the same.
I'll try to make a video with a start up, some revs and accelerations soon.
I’ve had a pre-facelift V6S, and a facelift V6 coupé and noticed no difference in volume between the two at all. Yours sounds very similar to the sound both of mine made
You are right too be honest, after seeing some other videos it sounds the same as the F-Type 400, only the old ones from 2014 sound just a bit different. Maybe I overestimated the start up volume on the V6 as although it's pretty nice and noticeable it's not as "neighbour-waking loud" as the V8. :mrgreen:
Falkenhayn, I remember you being concerned about the noise since before your car was even built. You seem to have a real paranoia about it. The video you put up sounds amazing. Enjoy the car! People are telling you that they can’t tell much, if any difference between the models. Even owners who have had pre and post facelift cars. I think you hearing/worrying it’s different is the placebo effect in full force.
Also in the coupe, you can’t hear half as much because if the sound proofing. So who do you want to please? Passers by? Neighbours? Just yourself?
I know where you’re coming from with the paranoia - I am also paranoid that I’ve wasted my money getting the P340 because the V8 is so much better according to everyone else. It’s hard not to compare things. I guess the best thing to do is just enjoy the car and stop worrying...
Also in the coupe, you can’t hear half as much because if the sound proofing. So who do you want to please? Passers by? Neighbours? Just yourself?
I know where you’re coming from with the paranoia - I am also paranoid that I’ve wasted my money getting the P340 because the V8 is so much better according to everyone else. It’s hard not to compare things. I guess the best thing to do is just enjoy the car and stop worrying...
falkenhayn
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You are absolutely right blueone, I also remember you from before, hope you are still enjoying your cat.
I'm really happy with my F-Type and still can't avoid keeping a smile when driving it, only the thing with the sound kind of bugged me but as you said it's probably placebo. You really have to stop comparing, this is never good as even when you would get a V8 you still wonder why it isn't a Lambo.
It's best to appreciate what you have and just enjoy it.
I'm really happy with my F-Type and still can't avoid keeping a smile when driving it, only the thing with the sound kind of bugged me but as you said it's probably placebo. You really have to stop comparing, this is never good as even when you would get a V8 you still wonder why it isn't a Lambo.
It's best to appreciate what you have and just enjoy it.