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      02-11-2014, 11:24 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by uke92dude View Post
Hmmm not sure if that is worse or better than Ford's approach: the new Fiesta ST (and Focus too I think) actually has a pipe that channels the noise into the cabin from the engine bay - they call is "Sound Symposer"! At least it's actually the engine I guess...
I test drove a Focus RS last year. While it was in many ways a brilliant car, you could definitely notice the "sound symposer". IMHO it made the car feel cheaper than it should feel. I guess we'll just have to see how BMW does it and judge then.
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