Stealth Mode

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benji-m

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So, where I live is a quiet subdued cul-de-sac down a 200 yd lane with 15ft brick walls either side.... I'm guessing you're starting to see the problem here!<br><br>Whilst the acoustics of the walled lane are rivalling of those in the sydney opera house... the noise from the F is near on ASBO territory down there. <br><br>Since I am a young-'er' driver my start up procedure is obviously:<br><br>1. Foot on brake<br>2. Start button<br>3. Active exhaust ON<br><br>So I like to think of it more as a Normal mode and Stealth mode, rather than Normal and Loud <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley2.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /><br>Needless to say... I invoke stealth mode when arriving... leaving on the other hand is a whole other story!<br><br>Anyone else have any issues with the F being anti-socially loud?<br><br>NB: saying all this I've had about 4 neighbours come over when pulling in and comment on how beautiful the car is... maybe they won't mind a little noise after all.<br>
 
The neighbours don't mind. They think that it puts up the value of their houses too <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley2.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" />
 
Best thing to do is talk to them.<br><br>-Ask them if they don't mind the noise.<br>-Say that you are trying to be as stealthy as you can be but the car is a bit of a beast that is difficult to tame. Show them how you use the switch in order to keep the noise to a minimum.<br>-Explain that it's the car that revs up initially and that's it's not just you being a d!ckhead and all should be fine <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley1.gif" border="0" alt="Smile" title="Smile" /><br><br>I'm willing to bet that 99.9% of people will appreciate the effort you are making to consider the shared environment.<br><br>As i'm typing this, all the sheep in the field next to me and the horses on the other side are smiling and nodding in agreement <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley14.gif" border="0" alt="Approve" title="Approve" /><br>
<edited><editID>The Jagster</editID><editDate>2016-06-27 10:57:41</editDate></edited>
 
I have a little smile to myself every time the F Type over the road starts up and I know they are the same when I do. I must admit, the neighbours are very tolerant and love seeing the cars. I had a quick word with them to explain the cars are noisy for the first 15 seconds or so and there's nothing we can do about it. They are fine about it.<img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/uploads/699/F_type_next_door.jpg" height="525" width="700" border="0" />
 
That moment when you feel all special and then realise the guy down the street has an F-Type too <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" /><br><br>I saw another white coupe today in town with pan roof, and I was like... this is my town, get out. <img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley9.gif" border="0" alt="Embarrassed" title="Embarrassed" /><br>
 
So I guess you stand out at your local pub then? I mean in the pub car park. lol<img src="http://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/images/converted_files/smileys/smiley36.gif" border="0" alt="LOL" title="LOL" />
 
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