Comments on: The R56 Soundtrack http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: René http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-49206 René Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:28:43 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-49206 <p>A mini shouldn't sound like this, it's too heavy.</p> A mini shouldn’t sound like this, it’s too heavy.

]]> By: codemunkee http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-49104 codemunkee Thu, 17 Aug 2006 02:17:53 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-49104 <p>i want a Z06</p> i want a Z06

]]> By: Crashton http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-49029 Crashton Wed, 16 Aug 2006 20:46:24 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-49029 <p>OK now I get it. That's a recording of 3 2007 MINI's running nose to tail. 3 MINI's = 12 cylinders. ;-)</p> OK now I get it. That’s a recording of 3 2007 MINI’s running nose to tail. 3 MINI’s = 12 cylinders. ;-)

]]> By: robble http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-49017 robble Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:28:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-49017 <p>Why can't the naysayers let us DREAM for a little while.</p> Why can’t the naysayers let us DREAM for a little while.

]]> By: Steve http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-49011 Steve Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:59:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-49011 <p>Recorded on a stage on rollers, no load. Absolutely not a V8 IMHO.</p> Recorded on a stage on rollers, no load. Absolutely not a V8 IMHO.

]]> By: Brian http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-49008 Brian Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:39:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-49008 <p>It sounds like they recorded in a sound cage with the engine outside of the car not attached to any load, and then electronically shifted the gears.</p> It sounds like they recorded in a sound cage with the engine outside of the car not attached to any load, and then electronically shifted the gears.

]]> By: UBeenMiniD http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-49007 UBeenMiniD Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:38:08 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-49007 <p>Sounds like Detroit small/big iron block to me...</p> Sounds like Detroit small/big iron block to me…

]]> By: Olen Ronning http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48999 Olen Ronning Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:38:44 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48999 <p>If I had a 1.6L 4 cylinder that made that kind of noise I'd be either A) very very happy or B) very concerned that something is horribly wrong.</p> <p>IMHO, the high-revving, SC-screaming sound my slightly modded MCS makes sounds better.</p> If I had a 1.6L 4 cylinder that made that kind of noise I’d be either A) very very happy or B) very concerned that something is horribly wrong.

IMHO, the high-revving, SC-screaming sound my slightly modded MCS makes sounds better.

]]> By: O(=^=)O Capn http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48998 O(=^=)O Capn Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:12:21 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48998 <p>That sounds like a remix of the post that you did yesterday of the test drive on the "Shark" page.</p> <p><a href="http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/minicom-launches-2007-section/" rel="nofollow">minicom-launches-2007-section</a></p> <p>Then click MINI Cooper S.</p> <p>Then Driving Agility once it loads.</p> <p>I noticed that it sounded incredbile, maybe a little too incredible, but I didn't have time to post yesterday.</p> <p>Official O(=^=)O Capn analysis;) Sounds cool, Definitely not a 4 cylinder on the road. Revs too high too fast. It sounds like a studio remix. After listening to the MINI2 post above. It is possible to have it sound something like this, but it is too clean. I think that it is authentic, but ours will never sound like this.</p> That sounds like a remix of the post that you did yesterday of the test drive on the “Shark” page.

minicom-launches-2007-section

Then click MINI Cooper S.

Then Driving Agility once it loads.

I noticed that it sounded incredbile, maybe a little too incredible, but I didn’t have time to post yesterday.

Official O(=^=)O Capn analysis;) Sounds cool, Definitely not a 4 cylinder on the road. Revs too high too fast. It sounds like a studio remix. After listening to the MINI2 post above. It is possible to have it sound something like this, but it is too clean. I think that it is authentic, but ours will never sound like this.

]]> By: krammit http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48991 krammit Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:50:18 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48991 <p>There is no way that a 1.6 turbo or not can rev up that quickly.....it's only 170something horse.</p> There is no way that a 1.6 turbo or not can rev up that quickly…..it’s only 170something horse.

]]> By: Teresa http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48990 Teresa Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:22:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48990 <p>Speaking of sounds...Does anyone know if the '07 will still have the exhaust burble? I hope so : )</p> Speaking of sounds…Does anyone know if the ’07 will still have the exhaust burble? I hope so : )

]]> By: agranger http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48988 agranger Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:58:59 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48988 <p>IMHO, those shifts are way too fast for a sub-200 HP engine unless the car is going down a steep incline... It sounds like a supercar, not a MINI.</p> IMHO, those shifts are way too fast for a sub-200 HP engine unless the car is going down a steep incline… It sounds like a supercar, not a MINI.

]]> By: Aaron http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48979 Aaron Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:18:26 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48979 <p>Droool. Sign me up, send the bill. I want one.</p> <p>I should have the first 'consumer' 2007 MINI Cooper S in Ohio!!! It helps to have friends in high places :)</p> <p>MINI Cooper Accessories: Out Motoring.com</p> Droool. Sign me up, send the bill. I want one.

I should have the first ‘consumer’ 2007 MINI Cooper S in Ohio!!! It helps to have friends in high places :)

MINI Cooper Accessories: Out Motoring.com

]]> By: gmini http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48975 gmini Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:06:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48975 <p>Excellent processsing! That studio could make a Gallardo sound like a Yugo.</p> Excellent processsing! That studio could make a Gallardo sound like a Yugo.

]]> By: JD7 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48974 JD7 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 13:02:56 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48974 <blockquote>Gabe Aug 15th, 2006 This sound was most likely recorded outside the car (perhaps under) so you’re not going to hear this sitting in the driver seat.</blockquote> <p>Great! I plan on doing most, if not all of my driving from under the car, so that works for me.</p> Gabe Aug 15th, 2006 This sound was most likely recorded outside the car (perhaps under) so you’re not going to hear this sitting in the driver seat.

Great! I plan on doing most, if not all of my driving from under the car, so that works for me.

]]> By: iNomis http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48961 iNomis Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:21:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48961 <p>To me it seems it shifts out of 3rd gear just before 6 seconds. Tell me a production car that does that if it's redlining the shifts? Whatever this is, it's not a 1st through 6th full on run. At least not in real time.</p> <p>A few mikes in the right places and a creative mix down can do wonders.</p> To me it seems it shifts out of 3rd gear just before 6 seconds. Tell me a production car that does that if it’s redlining the shifts? Whatever this is, it’s not a 1st through 6th full on run. At least not in real time.

A few mikes in the right places and a creative mix down can do wonders.

]]> By: MauiMac http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48933 MauiMac Wed, 16 Aug 2006 05:41:53 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48933 <p><a href="http://www.mini2.com/article384-mini2-video-world-exclusive-2nd-generation-mini-cooper-s-slalom-test.html" rel="nofollow">R56 Video - Zandvoort Circuit, Netherlands</a> Though the 2G MINI sounds good in the "R56 Video - Zandvoort Circuit", the R56 Soundtrack" sounds a little enhanced to say the least.</p> R56 Video – Zandvoort Circuit, Netherlands Though the 2G MINI sounds good in the “R56 Video – Zandvoort Circuit”, the R56 Soundtrack” sounds a little enhanced to say the least.

]]> By: mataku527 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48931 mataku527 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:38:36 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48931 <p>all she needs is a blow off valve</p> all she needs is a blow off valve

]]> By: Nathaniel Salzman http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48929 Nathaniel Salzman Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:33:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48929 <p>It's a great note and lots of good growl to it, but I'll take the supercharger whine any day. As sounds go, it's nothing special IMO, whereas the supercharger whine on the current car is fantastic.</p> <p>Gabe, I just re-listened to your audio review of your Supersprint exhaust, and I'll take that every time.</p> It’s a great note and lots of good growl to it, but I’ll take the supercharger whine any day. As sounds go, it’s nothing special IMO, whereas the supercharger whine on the current car is fantastic.

Gabe, I just re-listened to your audio review of your Supersprint exhaust, and I’ll take that every time.

]]> By: Mykel http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/comment-page-1/#comment-48927 Mykel Wed, 16 Aug 2006 04:06:03 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/08/15/the-r56-soundtrack/#comment-48927 <p>I think it's blatantly obvious this clip is NOT the new Mini. If you've watched the few videos circling the net of the 2007 Mini, it sounds rather uninspired. It sounds like the old Mini without the supercharger. Nothing more, nothing less.</p> I think it’s blatantly obvious this clip is NOT the new Mini. If you’ve watched the few videos circling the net of the 2007 Mini, it sounds rather uninspired. It sounds like the old Mini without the supercharger. Nothing more, nothing less.

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