Engine Noise Converters?

[RS6]

I have just bought an old Ford Sierra to have a tinker with. I have heard about these kits you can get that will make the engine sound like anything you want. I am interested, if commercially available, in getting one fitted to the Sierra. Does anyone have any websites or general information about these?

I just love the idea of people thinking my Sierra has say a V8 fitted, when actually it doesn't.

[2ndclasscitizen]

What? Like a car noise playing through your sound system? Or is it boy racers thinking their 1.8 Sierra sounds like something good when you add a 12' exhaust?

[dorricc]

I just love the idea of people thinking my Sierra has say a V8 fitted, when actually it doesn't.

Much more fun to have a V8 fitted but make it sound like a 1.8, no?

[Suka]

I have just bought an old Ford Sierra to have a tinker with. I have heard about these kits you can get that will make the engine sound like anything you want. I am interested, if commercially available, in getting one fitted to the Sierra. Does anyone have any websites or general information about these?

I just love the idea of people thinking my Sierra has say a V8 fitted, when actually it doesn't.

I don't think it is worth the effort, from what i can remember it plays out of the stereo speakers in your car and either it runs through the ECU or through a series of sensors fitted to the throttle. I don't think it is worth the investment. Too much money for something you will get bored of after a while.

[h00t_h00t]

I hope by tinker you mean strip and use parts on a kit car

[RS6]

Well actually I am going to see about getting a cossie lump put into it. I am then going to uprate the brakes but keep the 1.8 litre badging.

And these Noise converters actually change the sound the engine makes whether you are in the car or not. I saw it on TV once and also have a car magazine somewhere with an article, but I cannot find it.

[h00t_h00t]

Well if you want to do an engine swap I'm sure you could fit a V8 into one, the engine bay is massive, even in the V6 XR4x4. Then you won't have to worry about a sound-a-like exhaust

[DOCTOR]

I'm also afte one of these devices, an anyone help?

[taz_rocks_miami]

Why bother making people think it has a V8 when it really doesn't? When people realize you don't have a V8, they're gonna look at you like a "ricer wanna be".

If you're gonna spend time and money on the car, why not tune the engine and install a real high perf exuast system in it? It'll improve the performance of your car and sound cool also. Just my 2 cents.

[DOCTOR]

Why bother making people think it has a V8 when it really doesn't? When people realize you don't have a V8, they're gonna look at you like a "ricer wanna be".

If you're gonna spend time and money on the car, why not tune the engine and install a real high perf exuast system in it? It'll improve the performance of your car and sound cool also. Just my 2 cents.

I dont think you have a grasp on the device atm Taz.
It hooks upto your TACHO and Stereo system, and people inside your card are treated to 1 of several engine sound duplications. For what may cost "$50" at a guess I can have a cheap thrill and a bit of amusement. Want to make your VW sound like a Turbo yeah its called fun at little cost. Not everyone has the money to spend big on engines, exhausts and kits, nor do they want to create a nice car to attract theives and joyriders.
I've had my own suped-up car days, now I own a 4x4 and go places that'd make u cry.

[LotusLocost]

I dont think you have a grasp on the device atm Taz.
It hooks upto your TACHO and Stereo system, and people inside your card are treated to 1 of several engine sound duplications. For what may cost "$50" at a guess I can have a cheap thrill and a bit of amusement. Want to make your VW sound like a Turbo yeah its called fun at little cost. Not everyone has the money to spend big on engines, exhausts and kits, nor do they want to create a nice car to attract theives and joyriders.
I've had my own suped-up car days, now I own a 4x4 and go places that'd make u cry.

Ouch...
had a bad day?

[h00t_h00t]

Bondage clubs make me cry, doctors are well known patrons of such place AND think of all the whips you could fit into a range rover

[taz_rocks_miami]

I dont think you have a grasp on the device atm Taz.
It hooks upto your TACHO and Stereo system, and people inside your card are treated to 1 of several engine sound duplications. For what may cost "$50" at a guess I can have a cheap thrill and a bit of amusement. Want to make your VW sound like a Turbo yeah its called fun at little cost. Not everyone has the money to spend big on engines, exhausts and kits, nor do they want to create a nice car to attract theives and joyriders.

I know excatly what it is...and I still think it's silly. But if your into things like that..then enjoy.

I never suggested RS6 to spend big bucks on his car, even though, he just might be able to do so if he wants, you never know.

I've had my own suped-up car days, now I own a 4x4 and go places that'd make u cry.

I'd rather stay on the pavement and fly by you comming out of a corner.