Submitted by ikingrpg t3_z6o74g in Showerthoughts
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JustSomeApparition t1_iy2fc5z wrote
Car manufacturers have been using your automotive speakers to falsely simulate the sound of your engine since the mid-2000s. So depending on how old you are it is entirely possible that you, yourself, may not even know what a car going Vrroooommm is. Haha
donsterkay t1_iy2h2wu wrote
When was the last time you even saw a floppy disc? Its still the "Save" icon in most programs. Some users have NEVER seen or used one.
NAGDABBITALL t1_iy2ijda wrote
As stated, there are a few engine/exhaust sound simulators. My guess is that before long you'll be able to choose between a variety of sounds.
ikingrpg OP t1_iy2iw9j wrote
Actually that is already a thing on a few EVs, Tesla lets you change your sound to anything. All new EVs have speakers to alert pedestrians, usually like a hum or white noise.
But I personally don't expect fake engine sounds to stay popular, I think people will just get used to different sounds. In fact most non-car enthusiasts don't care about sound at all and would turn it off.
ikingrpg OP t1_iy2j8jg wrote
That's a good point, it's the same with a lot of digital icons like the phone icon or camera icon.
I think the effect that you pointed out will happen for electric cars, people will still use terms like "start the car" "gas pedal" "gear shifter", but I think that fake car engine sounds will die out because most people just don't care.
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Fresh-Statement3618 t1_iy2kcam wrote
Someone stole my mom's catalytic converter. Hearing a loud Prius was bizarre.
Rectal_Fungi t1_iy2r6o4 wrote
A large chunk of people today don't realize that to get online for porn you had to pray no one woke up because of the dial up noise.
_KONKOLA_ t1_iy2xd8q wrote
I constantly point out to my gf how fudged up it is that we are just expected to coexist with the noise pollution of cars. Studies have shown its negative effect on stress in people and animals.
Wish we had it like many European countries ☹️
GoldenLiar2 t1_iy2yw0l wrote
European here, I drive a Dodge Challenger with a big 5.7 liter V8. Also removed some of the mufflers so it's louder.
It's glorious and big loud engines make life worth living.
_KONKOLA_ t1_iy2z64s wrote
Couldn’t be me brother
neurohero t1_iy2zcpe wrote
I want the sound of a galloping horse. Or heavy, creepy breathing.
Salamanda109 t1_iy328cz wrote
I doubt it. I know what a steam Train sounds like but I was born well this side of the industrial revolution.
4x4is16Legs t1_iy340xl wrote
> Also removed some of the mufflers so it's louder.
Ugh.
4x4is16Legs t1_iy34hec wrote
And they shit in the streets which actually smells quite superior to burnt fossil fuels. In my opinion anyway.
GoldenLiar2 t1_iy38f00 wrote
It just sounds great. I'm legitimately not doing it to be an asshole, it's just a great sound and I enjoy it. Makes driving a lot more fun without going fast/doing dumb stuff.
The way I see it, it makes my car more efficient at turning fuel into fun.
Sentsuizan t1_iy3c6ql wrote
Most manufacturers pump in fake engine noise anyway these days. I don't see that changing with EVs.
Youpunyhumans t1_iy3gh07 wrote
Fake engine sounds in electric cars have a purpose, its so you can hear the car coming when its going slow (I think its less than 40 or 50kph). If the car is going faster the tires make enough noise.
They had to add the noise makers in because people were getting hit. I remember when my step mom had to take her then new electric car in to get it installed.
Dickonstruction t1_iy49gv9 wrote
Way to be an insufferable asshole without trying, congrats.
donsterkay t1_iy4wdq6 wrote
So you think being an asshole makes life worth living? What a shitty life you lead.
donsterkay t1_iy4wj8c wrote
Put a mic my your STOCK exhaust and get an amp and some headphones so the rest of us don't have to deal with your childish self centered behavior.
donsterkay t1_iy4wsxg wrote
"I'm legitimately not doing it" NO its illegal (though seldom enforced due to police priorities).
GoldenLiar2 t1_iy4xz1x wrote
You have no idea where I live, what the laws in my jurisdiction are, or anything like that.
Even if it was, I'd be willing to pay the fines.
GoldenLiar2 t1_iy4y281 wrote
Why does driving a loud car make me an asshole?
donsterkay t1_iy4yf8d wrote
If you are truly that stupid, explaining it to you would be a waste of time.
donsterkay t1_iy4yisa wrote
Spoken like a true anti-social asshole.
GoldenLiar2 t1_iy4yvn4 wrote
revs, does a burnout, drives away in a cloud of smoke
Have a good one pal!
donsterkay t1_iy52mmk wrote
GoldenLiar2 (name fits) Crashes into a store front and then blames someone else.
ikingrpg OP t1_iy568oc wrote
Okay maybe they'll know, but when they think of cars it won't be what they immediately think of.
ikingrpg OP t1_iy56c1h wrote
I agree, but apparently some people actually like the smell of burnt fossil fuels.
LazerWolfe53 t1_iy5gi8v wrote
My kids grew up only knowing electric cars and they say cars go "Weeeeeeee!"
ikingrpg OP t1_iy5hr5w wrote
NAGDABBITALL t1_iy61c24 wrote
Not just a horse...a Mustang. My favorite engine note. They can put it on the Mustang Mach-E.
ThatsItForTheOther t1_iy62xm8 wrote
Because other people that aren’t you have to hear it. Noise pollution is real and constant obnoxious loud noises might make you happy but for everyone around you they’re annoying as hell
caveyh96 t1_iy7kn7e wrote
Well no because thing change
GoldenLiar2 t1_iy81h0n wrote
The fact that my car gets loud doesn't mean my car is loud at all times, and it doesn't mean it has to be loud in highly populated areas. I drive at night, on backroads, etc.
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