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A1EK	03-15-2019 05:56 PM

Better exhaust sound when cold?

SL 350.

I've noticed that from cold start, may car makes a lovely throaty sound, better then when warm as it gets quieter. Is that normal and why?

Aussiesuede

03-15-2019 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by A1EK (Post 7706521)

SL 350.

I've noticed that from cold start, may car makes a lovely throaty sound, better then when warm as it gets quieter. Is that normal and why?

That's normal on pretty much all cars. As the metal heats up, you lose resonance.

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