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Lotus Halosonic sound generator

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by SlowTurd, Apr 9, 2010.

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would you install a halosonic?

  1. yes

    8 vote(s)
    42.1%

  2. no

    11 vote(s)
    57.9%
  1. SlowTurd

    SlowTurd I LIKE PRIUS'S

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    did a search, didn't find it




     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    About as much as I think about the Jetta commercial. We bought a 2010 Prius, not Lotus fantasies.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #2 bwilson4web, Apr 10, 2010
  3. Tech_Guy

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    Noise Pollution.

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    #3 Tech_Guy, Apr 10, 2010
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    Guess if someone was gonna shove a sound generator down my throat for my EV then I'd like to be able to modulate the choice and volume of sound somewhat, and I like the 'futuristic' sounds option wihen in slow EV.
     
    #4 efusco, Apr 10, 2010
  5. fuzzy1

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    Engine noise.

    Tail fins.

    Bell bottoms.

    Polyester leisure suits.

    Some things are just destined to go away, with only the clueless trying to bring them back.
     
    #5 fuzzy1, Apr 11, 2010
  6. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    It would make more sense if there were as many or more Prius with noise makers installed than plug-in Prius. But fundamentally we know noise doesn't work because noise generating cars are already killing too many pedestrians. The old Chestnut about there not being enough hybrids to do a statistically valid study no longer hold true.

    Still, if someone thinks they need a noise maker:

    • CAR REVERSING BACK UP BEEP LIGHT - buy one or more and replace a fog light bulb or turn signal.
    Preach noise makers to others by doing the right thing and lead by example. But if we're going to 'do the experiment' make it a universal requirement for all cars with a sunset provision, say 10 years with an annual performance report by the NHTSA. Might as well have it built-in to the backup lights too. If after 10 years we find there is no evidence of a safety effect, let it expire.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #6 bwilson4web, Apr 11, 2010
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