• PassingThrough@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    You jest, but sometimes I wonder if there would be a huge market for smoke and engine noise simulators. Given those are the two biggest things emanating from the parking lot car show, followed by sound systems, I do wonder…

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        2 months ago

        I think this is the future of electric sport cars. Especially if they make better, realistic engine sounds and allow you to pick which one you want. Like a v12 ferrari sound on your hyundai(or fiat).

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      2 months ago

      I’m now imagining monster truck shows of the future completely silent; Truckosaurus gently nibbling on things.

    • Angry_Autist (he/him)@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Already are consumer cars with engine noise simulators on the road now.

      Smoke simulators are still really niche, but I can see the same mentality behind truck nuts making this popular with a certain regressive crowd.

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        2 months ago

        Wasn’t there news a few years ago about a regular, ICE BMW with a speaker to add engine noise because the engine in it was too quiet?

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      2 months ago

      I think there is a company that are makes electric motors that can behave like several ICE motors. I forgot the name though.

      EDIT: Found it