WOW! Has anyone else tried this???

GMW · 02-24-2009, 03:25 PM

I've finally found an excellent use for the rear split folding seats!!! Probably the reason AMG made it a standard feature in ALL C63s!

On the way home today, I decided to fold both rear seat backrest down to see if I could hear the exhaust better from inside. All I can say is HOLY SH*T!!!
It sounds way more louder and vicious!

I could hear all the burbling and backfiring, all the crazy sound of music!!!! A lot of stuff I hadn't heard before. If this is what bystanders are hearing....

It's loud!

If you haven't done this before, it is the next best thing (and maybe even better), than standing outside as someone else drives by or takes off in your car.

I'm going to try it again tomorrow morning on my way to work.

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lee7758 · 02-24-2009, 03:33 PM

I think that will sounds very good and exciting!!!!

yooker · 02-24-2009, 05:12 PM

Vincent doesn't need folding seats because he has no roof!

lee7758 · 02-24-2009, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by yooker

Vincent doesn't need folding seats because he has no roof!

Yeah that's the point of having a convertible!!!

1st amg · 02-24-2009, 08:32 PM

That is a great idea, never thought of that. cant wait to try it.

mrtesting · 02-24-2009, 10:00 PM

I always thought of doing it... but was too lazy! That's it! Tonight on the way home, thats what I'm doing!

Wallance · 02-25-2009, 02:25 AM

lol that's a very interesting idea

GMW · 02-25-2009, 05:17 AM

Two more things I've noticed with the rear seats down:

1) It gets louder if you've been driving with Manual as I guess the exhaust heats up much more....versus when you just start driving from a cold start.

2) Don't leave anything in the trunk...otherwise when you brake hard, they will turn into projectiles shooting at your seat/dashboard/windscreen!

I can't believe I hadn't tried this earlier. I just love the burbling and exhaust backfiring as the revs come down or when I shift down in manual. I am hearing so much more!

C_63_UAE · 02-25-2009, 05:42 AM

Excellent
Gona try it as soon as I get home.. At the rig site now so im gona have to wait a few more days

SebringSilver · 02-25-2009, 07:18 AM

I love the sheer passion people exhibit in the ownership of their car.

Way to go, GMW!

soldier2304 · 02-25-2009, 09:18 AM

Im gon do it today ;D

GMW · 02-26-2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SebringSilver

I love the sheer passion people exhibit in the ownership of their car.

Way to go, GMW!

Thank you very much SebringSilver! Its good to know that the 'sheer passion' is appreciated. Though I must admit that no other car has ever made me feel like this!

Update on the folding seats:

Best combo is rear seats folded down, transmission in Manual (ESP can stay on) and all the windows closed.

Therefore, as the speed builds up you don't lose the clarity of exhaust sound to the deafening roar of wind from having the windows open.

SebringSilver · 02-26-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GMW

Thank you very much SebringSilver! Its good to know that the 'sheer passion' is appreciated. Though I must admit that no other car has ever made me feel like this!

Update on the folding seats:

Best combo is rear seats folded down, transmission in Manual (ESP can stay on) and all the windows closed.

Therefore, as the speed builds up you don't lose the clarity of exhaust sound to the deafening roar of wind from having the windows open.

LOL

Now you've got me interested in trying this too!

mrtesting · 02-26-2009, 02:27 PM

So I put the seats down.. around 10PM, went on the highway and it probably wasn't the best time of night to do this as the highway was quite busy and filled with the usual "OMG Nooo other cars near me, lets hit the brake every 5 seconds" drivers, but I still managed to record a small clip. I will record a better one soon..

For your listening pleasure only:
http://rapidshare.com/files/20290891...ay_Cruise.aiff

http://rapidshare.com/files/202908909/Cold_Start.aiff

SebringSilver · 02-26-2009, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtesting

So I put the seats down.. around 10PM, went on the highway and it probably wasn't the best time of night to do this as the highway was quite busy and filled with the usual "OMG Nooo other cars near me, lets hit the brake every 5 seconds" drivers, but I still managed to record a small clip. I will record a better one soon..

For your listening pleasure only:
http://rapidshare.com/files/20290891...ay_Cruise.aiff

http://rapidshare.com/files/202908909/Cold_Start.aiff

I've always wanted to do a proper soundclip of the sound of the car starting cold in the morning.

mrtesting · 02-26-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SebringSilver

I've always wanted to do a proper soundclip of the sound of the car starting cold in the morning.

Totally! Btw the ticking noises that you hear out of the Seats Down audio file are salt hitting the car from every angle possible.. I gave up on maintaining the paint of this car! lol

hkmp5roxs · 02-26-2009, 03:35 PM

I had tried this but didn't hear much difference. I was thinking of doing a ride around town with the trunk open and the seats down

Danny_Boy · 02-26-2009, 03:40 PM

Ugh i have subs in the back that block the sound...damn

german-anger · 02-26-2009, 04:37 PM

what about putting down the seats and then taking out the carpet and whatever sound foam they have..?

german-anger · 02-26-2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hkmp5roxs

I had tried this but didn't hear much difference. I was thinking of doing a ride around town with the trunk open and the seats down

LOL! with the trunk open? haha

ajag · 02-26-2009, 05:18 PM

Heh, I'm gonna try it now.

tyanger · 02-26-2009, 07:22 PM

What about running 4 lengths of garden hose from the tailpipes running up through the sunroof? That would be really loud! heh heh

GMW · 02-28-2009, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by hkmp5roxs

I had tried this but didn't hear much difference. I was thinking of doing a ride around town with the trunk open and the seats down

Did you leave the windows open when you drove with the seats down?

Additionally, this won't do much if you always drive with your windows open. The fold-the-rear-seats-down only shows a noticeable difference if you always drive with your windows up. Therefore, after being used to the sound level from the exhaust, you will be quite impressed when you fold the rear seats down and continue to keep the windows closed.

yooker · 02-28-2009, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tyanger

What about running 4 lengths of garden hose from the tailpipes running up through the sunroof? That would be really loud! heh heh

mmm, the added flavour of CO2 and CO will further intensify the effects

02-24-2009, 03:33 PM	#2
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GMW Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UG Posts: 996 Drives: 2013 ML63 AMG PP	Two more things I've noticed with the rear seats down: 1) It gets louder if you've been driving with Manual as I guess the exhaust heats up much more....versus when you just start driving from a cold start. 2) Don't leave anything in the trunk...otherwise when you brake hard, they will turn into projectiles shooting at your seat/dashboard/windscreen! I can't believe I hadn't tried this earlier. I just love the burbling and exhaust backfiring as the revs come down or when I shift down in manual. I am hearing so much more! __________________ 2009 C63 - gone but not forgotten 2013 ML63 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

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mrtesting Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 567 Drives: 09' C63 AMG (Gisele)	I always thought of doing it... but was too lazy! That's it! Tonight on the way home, thats what I'm doing!

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Wallance Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 77	lol that's a very interesting idea

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C_63_UAE Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 38 Drives: 08 C63	Excellent Gona try it as soon as I get home.. At the rig site now so im gona have to wait a few more days

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mrtesting Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 567 Drives: 09' C63 AMG (Gisele)	So I put the seats down.. around 10PM, went on the highway and it probably wasn't the best time of night to do this as the highway was quite busy and filled with the usual "OMG Nooo other cars near me, lets hit the brake every 5 seconds" drivers, but I still managed to record a small clip. I will record a better one soon.. For your listening pleasure only: http://rapidshare.com/files/20290891...ay_Cruise.aiff http://rapidshare.com/files/202908909/Cold_Start.aiff

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tyanger Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 216 Drives: 09 C63 steel grey	What about running 4 lengths of garden hose from the tailpipes running up through the sunroof? That would be really loud! heh heh

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