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[–] [email protected] 99 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Fun fact: any stock car that is this loud has something called an “exhaust valve” or a cutout. It’s an electronic device that adjusts the sound of the exhaust. Responsible super car owners only open this valve on the track, or in other appropriate places. I hope they repossess his little toy.

[–] Death_Equity 42 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It is no coincidence that the valves typically open in "sport" or "race" modes and in "street" mode the valves are closed.

[–] icedterminal 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I don't know if this is well known, but Lamborghini has a track record of loud exhaust, period. Regardless of valve state. Huracan Performante owners requested that Lamborghini make the next special edition a little quieter. Reason being the Performante was too loud even on race tracks. Track day drivers know there are noise limits that vary by track. You're asked to leave immediately if you exceed the limit. You may also receive a temporary ban and/or fine.

What did Lamborghini do? Make the Huracan STO even louder across all driving modes. The company demonstrates it believes noise limits themselves are annoying. While I do like loud cars myself, sometimes a noise compliant normal or comfort mode doesn't exist.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Sound to me like Lamborghini isn't interested in listening to the concerns of thr people and our only option is to punish the car owners until they stop getting bought. One is the logical consequence of the other.

[–] FireRetardant 21 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It shouldn't even be legal to operate an exhaust loud enough to require hearing protection.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Well, luckily for you it’s not legal!