Psychopathic, you mean
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Ugh. I was in a small touristy town with my family last weekend and like 50 bikers in a row drove by the main street in this small town, just blaring their fucking engines for the good 5 minutes it took them all to go past.
And then there were the other motorcyclists who thought the world wanted to hear the music they were listening to.
I started typing everything below and then remembered most people that modify their exhausts want attention and most of these people with loud cars are young. They usually grow out of it.
I used a loud radio in my car to get mine when young. I still like loud music but keep it to myself.
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I've almost always lived in places where there was a mechanical inspection or smog inspection. There were a few times I had to temporarily let my car be loud and I hated it. These times were only when I was waiting on parts or talent.
Some people play the cat-and-mouse game with loud, modified exhausts and fix them when caught. Others like to modify their ECU so the car makes popping noises when decelerating.
Even negative attention will do, or at least complete disregard for the people who have to listen to the exhaust and don’t think “omg that car with the obnoxious exhaust is so cool…”
In this thread are two kinds of people:
- Those who understand and respect public and shared resources
- Those who don't and are likely under 25
- Those who make off-by-one errors
Your rights end where it encroaches on other's rights. Simple as. Read it again if it still feels vague, no one is stopping you. Take your time. Get it tattooed above your navel if it helps. Flashcards are very effective, as is spaced repetition. Mantra. You got this, champ. We believe in you!
Some humans struggle so very much with this extraordinarily simple concept, well past 25. Social externalities. Thus, we must write city codes and laws in a never-ending quest to achieve the limits of idiot-proof. Then along come the attorneys, police, etc. Perhaps Fermi has his answer?
But alas, engaging with someone who argues in bad faith by choice is like wrestling a pig. At the end of the day, you both get dirty and the pig likes it.
THE WHISTLE GOES WOOOOOOO https://youtu.be/C4QMffMAwAU?si=Ui-LBJEdYu-7x8cD
That's only in the morning, you're supposed to be having breakfast or something is like an alarm clock wooo wooo.
It's probably been close to 20 years since I saw this, but that's from memory and I suck at movie quotes.
I feel that exhaust notes are necessary feedback for drivers so they have a more visceral knowledge of what their car is doing. They could be piped into the car and not audible outside, but I think people would drive better with it.
Same people who have those new years eve noise makers in their bike's freewheel
If you can’t be good, be loud.
I admit there are some that are just noise,but the sound of a mellow,throaty, rhythmic thrum being pushed up to a frantic, bellicose, barrage is hard to beat