2010 V8V too quiet
Discussion
My new 2010 V8V coupe arrived but it seems too quiet. Early days and just a few hundred miles so far but it is noticeably quieter than a similar car I have been driving for the last couple of weeks. I have been driving another 2010 V8V up to delivery of my new car and that was very noticeably louder. A direct comparison has been easy, stepping out of one and straight into the other.
It is not a fuse 22 issue. Comparing the cars with or without fuse 22 in place there is a big difference - in both settings. My car has a fuse 22 switch fitted and it does make a difference when opened. And when the switch is not in use, the volume does increase around 4,500RPM as expected. So at least I know the exhaust valves are doing something of a job. Both cars have standard exhausts.
Any obvious reason? Are exhaust valves known to not open fully? I have referred it to the dealer and waiting for an answer. But based on my discussion with them, I can see where it is going ... quieter when cold...not all the same.
Might not sound like a big issue to some, but the sound of these cars is part of the appeal and I am really hoping that it is easily solved. Any ideas?
It is not a fuse 22 issue. Comparing the cars with or without fuse 22 in place there is a big difference - in both settings. My car has a fuse 22 switch fitted and it does make a difference when opened. And when the switch is not in use, the volume does increase around 4,500RPM as expected. So at least I know the exhaust valves are doing something of a job. Both cars have standard exhausts.
Any obvious reason? Are exhaust valves known to not open fully? I have referred it to the dealer and waiting for an answer. But based on my discussion with them, I can see where it is going ... quieter when cold...not all the same.
Might not sound like a big issue to some, but the sound of these cars is part of the appeal and I am really hoping that it is easily solved. Any ideas?
Adam2S said:
Perhaps now it is your own car that you ar driving you are not giving it enough welly! Press the loudness pedal on the right a bit harder and those lovely tones should come wafting through.
AdamNot the case. Both cars have been mine, both used from brand new and driven exactly the same. It is a difference between the cars, immedietely noticeable on starting the engine and becoming more obvious on the move. No one has ever accused me of not giving a car enough welly.
Chris
to some, but I dont see the appeal.Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff