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Gday all.

I have put this in "General Automotive" because it applies to cars in general but, I am pointing this discussion to Skylines in particular.

A bit of background first. I think that I am fairly musical and have a fairly good ear for pitch etc. My Wife does not profess to be the same but, can do something that I can only dream of.

What is it ?

Well..... One day we were sitting at Shellharbour on the South Coast with our backs to the passing traffic and she said "there's an R33" and sure enough when we looked behind us there it was.

We live very close to the Princes Hwy and have a constant stream of traffic to see (and listen to) and I am constantly amazed by her ability in this regard. I have been witness to this many times, including being able to pick R32/3, 300ZX and Silvia's etc as long as they have a decent exhaust.

Does anyone else have this ability, or know of anyone else that is able to do this ?

Referring to the title of this thread also......... What is the note of a Skyline ? By this, I mean is it "E", "A440", "B Sharp" (Joke for those musically inclined).

Well. There it is. Any comments / feedback etc etc.

El Bee

ps. What about this for musical exhaust.

Listen to

*edit. Tried to add the F1 exhaust doing "When the Saints" but didn't work. I think most of you know the one I am talking about.*

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wrx's sound like a 3 cylinder suzuki or a vw buggy!!

I reckon Im gettin better at pickin em(skylines) - especially cos I dont see many around these parts!! :)

Any one got a guitar tuner with exterior mic??? put it up to your exhaust and see what note it holds (of course some would vary with different zorst systems)..

i can do this aswell with skylines, silvias, supras, ford sixes, commodore v6s ( they make a stupid noise with an exhaust, especially the vn autos - i cant stand that noise, reminds me of something grinding steel )

the sound of an RB is something thats hard to forget, they sound is so smooth. My friends ask how i can do this and they ask me "what was that?" whenever a car with an exhaust passes by.

Ive herd a few BA XR6 turbos, i thought they were rb25s at first until i listened to how fast they were reving.

Hey. Good to hear that some of you guys have your ears finely tuned.

I am with gR33ddy about the wrx's but I do get confused when a VW beetle goes by. :Oops:

I understand that our cars make different notes in the various rev ranges, but I can appreciate that there is a distinctive note at "cruise"? A beautifull sound according to my Wife.

Enjoy !

El Bee

i can tell most cars apart, just from hearing them so much, ya get used and accustomed to the sound of each type of car, just like u can tune a guitar by ear after playing it for a few years

That's what I am talking about. I wish I had this gift but I don't. And I always had to tune my guitar using a tuner etc.

Maybe this is why my Wife would cringe when I played stuff as it was always out of tune. (and I did play very badly as well I know) :Oops:

Enjoy !

El Bee

Hey. Good to hear that some of you guys have your ears finely tuned.

I am with gR33ddy about the wrx's but I do get confused when a VW beetle goes by.  :Oops:  

I understand that our cars make different notes in the various rev ranges, but I can appreciate that there is a distinctive note at "cruise"? A beautifull sound according to my Wife.

Enjoy !

El Bee

aaah... I am yet to experience the soothing humble of an RB orchestra - idling in perfect harmony.......it must be the sound of bliss...

There must be a slight difference between exhaust systems though.

Eg- If Jonnies skyline is fitted with X Brand exhaust and idles at A then will Billies skyline fitted with Y brand exhaust idle at A, A flat , A sharp or even B or even G?? :confused:

(keep in mind that they are both driving R33 gtst with stock internals, turbo and intercooler and running at about 12PSI!!)

Forget your NOS or octane boosters and spare brake pads, next time you guys have a track day or a cruise dont forget your guitar tuners!! :(

On a bit of a side note, my Wife has confessed that the best sound around our area is a Blue 300ZX with what looks like twin 4 inch pipes.

This one sounds mean (and goes to boot).

El Bee

ps. I have been told that he works at Nowra Toyota. I'd like to think that this is true. :Oops: :cheers:

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