That. Sound.

[treynor]

Visited buttonwillow racetrack today in the GT4. Took the first session to try to learn the track (haven't driven there since 2001). Second session was a time attack round. Laps weren't nearly perfect, but they were still quick enough to win outright fastest lap of the day.

Forget all that.

Buttonwillow has no sound restrictions, so we installed the GT4 mufflers on her and went to town. Put on your headphones and listen to the glorious music of the GT4's Roush-Yates racing motor at 8000rpm through Kooks headers. Man, that sounds good!!

 

[gimmie11s]

Wow Ben amazing! What trans is in these cars?


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[svtfocus2cobra]

Sounds incredible! May sound like a stupid question but regardless of how intoxicating the sound is, is there ever a point where the car is too loud to where it messes with your concentration? Like if it was an endurance race, is there a point where the noise can cause more fatigue?

 

[Revvv]

Sounds incredible! May sound like a stupid question but regardless of how intoxicating the sound is, is there ever a point where the car is too loud to where it messes with your concentration? Like if it was an endurance race, is there a point where the noise can cause more fatigue?

That sounds like an everyday drive in my 2002 GT. Loud and whiny, but persistent and reliable.

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[Sonic605hp]

Whether I'm going to heaven or hell that'll be my entrance song. Glorious.

 

[svtfocus2cobra]

That sounds like an everyday drive in my 2002 GT. Loud and whiny, but persistent and reliable.

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There is a wife joke somewhere in there lol.

 

[treynor]

Wow Ben amazing! What trans is in these cars?

It's a Hollinger 6-speed sequential with paddle shifters. Quite the ticket, that piece.

 

[treynor]

Sounds incredible! May sound like a stupid question but regardless of how intoxicating the sound is, is there ever a point where the car is too loud to where it messes with your concentration? Like if it was an endurance race, is there a point where the noise can cause more fatigue?

Absolutely. Beyond what's required to hear what's going on with the car, more noise for the driver is just a distraction, and it also interferes with driver-crew radio communication. Some helmets have noise cancelling headphones & mics to help. It's also kosher to wear earplugs while driving.

For spectators, on the other hand...

 

[PaxtonShelby]

Where does this car stack up on your “most fun to track” list? It seems remarkably capable.

 

[treynor]

Where does this car stack up on your “most fun to track” list? It seems remarkably capable.

That's like picking between your children! I'll say this: I'm choosing to drive the Mustang more than any other track car I have at the moment. That's probably a combination of (A) the Mustang is huge fun to drive and it's a proper racing car -- functional aero, good ABS, loads of grip, so the experience I get with it is just as useful as anything else (B) it's not super-expensive to operate, and (C) it's "only" 3-6 secs/lap faster than other well-driven track cars I encounter, so I spend less time fighting through traffic and more time driving.

 

[geoffmt]

Now that is an amazing piece of machinery! You get to do some awesome stuff in life, thanks for sharing that!


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[331 LX]

Thanks for sharing!

Any vids outside of the car?

 

[treynor]

 

[blk02edge]

Ben do you have any/much seat time in open wheel?

 

[treynor]

Ben do you have any/much seat time in open wheel?

Not very much - a few track days and no racing. GT cars is where it's at for me.

 

[BlksvtCobra01]

Sounds incredible, thanks for sharing.


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[Coosawjack]

Pretty respectable driving too!!

 

[SirShaun]

What is that whining noise? I've only ever heard it pronounced in race cars. Is that the rear end or transmission?

Sounds amazing regardless.

Also can't help but to notice the OEM dashboard, surprised that didn't get tossed for weight reduction. Any interior pics of that beast?

 

[Coiled03]

What is that whining noise? I've only ever heard it pronounced in race cars. Is that the rear end or transmission?

Sounds amazing regardless.

Also can't help but to notice the OEM dashboard, surprised that didn't get tossed for weight reduction. Any interior pics of that beast?

Most likely the planter is making that noise, though Ben can confirm. Straight cut gears are loud AF.

 

[AustinSN]

What is that whining noise? I've only ever heard it pronounced in race cars. Is that the rear end or transmission?

Sounds amazing regardless.

Also can't help but to notice the OEM dashboard, surprised that didn't get tossed for weight reduction. Any interior pics of that beast?

Straight cut gears.


Ben, car sounds amazing and it looks genuinely fast.