Turn off exhaust noise GLA45 '19
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Turn off exhaust noise GLA45 '19
I read somewhere that the sounds of the "engine" in the AMGGLA45 pre facelift ... with the Performance Exhaust... are actually tape recordings. Is that true, and how can I turn off this sound in any case?
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I think that it is "miked" or there is a microphone that translates to the speakers for the exhaust noise. At least that 's why I read for the 2021 models. What I don't like about it is the noise when idling. It's like a Harley or something. Too loud. Would I have to alter the performance exhaust or something to stop the noise level?
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Obama ordered all the exhaust sounds to be faked because the real sounds caused vibrations in the hidden servers. Hillary had the "tapes" destroyed when she lost. Thats the real reason for the '16 facelift
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Really? Such a lame response that sounds like a flat earth, cigarette smoking is safe response that has nothing to do with the OPs original question and it belongs in a political forum and not here in the MB World forum.
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I think that it is "miked" or there is a microphone that translates to the speakers for the exhaust noise. At least that 's why I read for the 2021 models. What I don't like about it is the noise when idling. It's like a Harley or something. Too loud. Would I have to alter the performance exhaust or something to stop the noise level?
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Yes, in the newer AMGs, the engine/exhaust sound is played into the cabin to enhance the driver experience, because European noise regulations are putting an end to loud exhausts and noise insulation in modern cars has gotten to the point where you end up hearing very little of the outside noise. However, you most likely read about BMW. BMW has long played pre-recorded engine sounds into the cabin via the speakers. That's IMO as fake as it gets. But AMG plays the real sound into the cabin. The system is called AMG pure performance sound. I don't exactly know how it works, but it takes the real sound from the exhaust system and moves it inside the car. I'm assuming the real sound is picked up by some sort of microphone or membrane. So, it's basically an amplification of the real sound.
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I think that it is "miked" or there is a microphone that translates to the speakers for the exhaust noise. At least that 's why I read for the 2021 models. What I don't like about it is the noise when idling. It's like a Harley or something. Too loud. Would I have to alter the performance exhaust or something to stop the noise level?
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But honestly the real reason I bought it was the shifter is on the console, and I'm too blind to shift on the steering wheel, and do not like it. Regular GLA's do not have this feature.
I PM'ed Glynn Ruck with my concerns and he told me my only option is to swap out a regular GLA exhaust.
I do have to say, I got flagged down even tonight on a quiet street near my house because of the noise of this thing. Pretty car, and a fast car but the noise is ridiculously loud. I read that the EU is actually cracking down on exhaust noise currently.
If there is anything you can recommend short of transplanting a regular GLA exhaust, let me know and thanks.
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Fascinating, thanks for posting this info. The noise is driving me crazy. It would be fine once the car is out and opened up on the highway for speed (and my AMG GLA 45 is tuned to have the top 167 MPH speed) when you would want to hear the engine, but on idle? It sounds like a Harley. It's crazy loud. I really might have to get rid of it, a neighbor actually flagged me down tonight for the noise. Glynn M Ruck PM'ed me that all I can do is swap out a regular GLA exhaust but this would destroy the car and the warranty, of course. If you can think of anythign I can do, it would be great.
Yes, in the newer AMGs, the engine/exhaust sound is played into the cabin to enhance the driver experience, because European noise regulations are putting an end to loud exhausts and noise insulation in modern cars has gotten to the point where you end up hearing very little of the outside noise. However, you most likely read about BMW. BMW has long played pre-recorded engine sounds into the cabin via the speakers. That's IMO as fake as it gets. But AMG plays the real sound into the cabin. The system is called AMG pure performance sound. I don't exactly know how it works, but it takes the real sound from the exhaust system and moves it inside the car. I'm assuming the real sound is picked up by some sort of microphone or membrane. So, it's basically an amplification of the real sound.
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So, have you put a downpipe on it? its not that loud, really.
with the windows up, driving around, do YOU find it to much? if so, well you may get some actual relief by disabling the cabin resonator.
its mercs way of faking exhaust, in a less fake manner.
Find some youtube vids by a cat named Jim hubacek, he has ****ed with it, learned some stuff, shared it.
If you find the snap crackle pop annoying, you could pay for a performance tune, request zero SCP, and that particular part of the exhaust sound will be gone.
That concludes the objectively useful data
subjectively speaking, reading your post, particularly the invocation of neighbor wrath, made me think about how very much you need to lease a Tesla, and ingest this product
with the windows up, driving around, do YOU find it to much? if so, well you may get some actual relief by disabling the cabin resonator.
its mercs way of faking exhaust, in a less fake manner.
Find some youtube vids by a cat named Jim hubacek, he has ****ed with it, learned some stuff, shared it.
If you find the snap crackle pop annoying, you could pay for a performance tune, request zero SCP, and that particular part of the exhaust sound will be gone.
That concludes the objectively useful data
subjectively speaking, reading your post, particularly the invocation of neighbor wrath, made me think about how very much you need to lease a Tesla, and ingest this product
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I guess this is a good commercial for test driving a vehicle before purchase so that you know exactly what you're buying and the vehicle isn't doing anything you don't like. Most people buy AMG's for the noise and the extra power. Maybe your best option is to sell your AMG to someone who'll appreciate it for what it is. I've never seen any AMG owner post a complaint about AMG noise levels.
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. As mentioned, one option is an aftermarket tune that removes the pops&bangs, but other than that your only other option is to buy a quieter car. AMGs are by definition not quiet cars, at least until recently. New EU noise regulations are unfortunately putting an end to that. People like your neighbors have been pushing for these laws in Europe.
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I know I'm whining about this like a girl... But that's because I am a girl!
Thank you guys for your help.
I'm going to get a sound level meter and make sure it is within legal limits.
It's funny but I did test drive a GLA 45 and I thought it had the Performance Exhaust as well, and noticed none of this noise.
Thank you guys for your help.
I'm going to get a sound level meter and make sure it is within legal limits.
It's funny but I did test drive a GLA 45 and I thought it had the Performance Exhaust as well, and noticed none of this noise.
So, have you put a downpipe on it? its not that loud, really.
with the windows up, driving around, do YOU find it to much? if so, well you may get some actual relief by disabling the cabin resonator.
its mercs way of faking exhaust, in a less fake manner.
Find some youtube vids by a cat named Jim hubacek, he has ****ed with it, learned some stuff, shared it.
If you find the snap crackle pop annoying, you could pay for a performance tune, request zero SCP, and that particular part of the exhaust sound will be gone.
That concludes the objectively useful data
subjectively speaking, reading your post, particularly the invocation of neighbor wrath, made me think about how very much you need to lease a Tesla, and ingest this product
with the windows up, driving around, do YOU find it to much? if so, well you may get some actual relief by disabling the cabin resonator.
its mercs way of faking exhaust, in a less fake manner.
Find some youtube vids by a cat named Jim hubacek, he has ****ed with it, learned some stuff, shared it.
If you find the snap crackle pop annoying, you could pay for a performance tune, request zero SCP, and that particular part of the exhaust sound will be gone.
That concludes the objectively useful data
subjectively speaking, reading your post, particularly the invocation of neighbor wrath, made me think about how very much you need to lease a Tesla, and ingest this product
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So, have you put a downpipe on it? its not that loud, really.
with the windows up, driving around, do YOU find it to much? if so, well you may get some actual relief by disabling the cabin resonator.
its mercs way of faking exhaust, in a less fake manner.
Find some youtube vids by a cat named Jim hubacek, he has ****ed with it, learned some stuff, shared it.
If you find the snap crackle pop annoying, you could pay for a performance tune, request zero SCP, and that particular part of the exhaust sound will be gone.
with the windows up, driving around, do YOU find it to much? if so, well you may get some actual relief by disabling the cabin resonator.
its mercs way of faking exhaust, in a less fake manner.
Find some youtube vids by a cat named Jim hubacek, he has ****ed with it, learned some stuff, shared it.
If you find the snap crackle pop annoying, you could pay for a performance tune, request zero SCP, and that particular part of the exhaust sound will be gone.
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I'm going to test exhaust's db levels on a sound meter to see if they are within spec. If not, will be talking to MB. None of my previous MBs approached this level of loud going back to my '76 450SL (a tank that saved my life in an accident).
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Full disclosure is my female gender. Didn't buy it for speed but it was the next best thing to my previous four cylinder C230 kompressor coupe of which my exBF has tricked out to almost AMG levels.
I honestly bought it for its four cylinders and the fact that it has the shifter on the console and I needed a hatch/suv again.
I honestly bought it for its four cylinders and the fact that it has the shifter on the console and I needed a hatch/suv again.
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Full disclosure is my female gender. Didn't buy it for speed but it was the next best thing to my previous four cylinder C230 kompressor coupe of which my exBF has tricked out to almost AMG levels.
I honestly bought it for its four cylinders and the fact that it has the shifter on the console and I needed a hatch/suv again.
I honestly bought it for its four cylinders and the fact that it has the shifter on the console and I needed a hatch/suv again.
The hatch is the most useful vehicle, for sure.
Don't bother doing your own SPL, the technique of measurement is a huge variable so regardless of the number you get, its not going to be apples to apples
take it to the dealer, express yourself to the SM. If there is a mechanical fault, it'll get fixed. and you'll have a piece of paper with a Merc letterhead to wave at Karen next door.
Of greater importance, Please do PM me with those "Full disclosure of female gender" pics
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I know I'm whining about this like a girl... But that's because I am a girl!
Thank you guys for your help.
I'm going to get a sound level meter and make sure it is within legal limits.
It's funny but I did test drive a GLA 45 and I thought it had the Performance Exhaust as well, and noticed none of this noise.
Thank you guys for your help.
I'm going to get a sound level meter and make sure it is within legal limits.
It's funny but I did test drive a GLA 45 and I thought it had the Performance Exhaust as well, and noticed none of this noise.
