Toyota 86 Fake Engine Noise

The fake engine noise sounded like the engine was loose, rattling, and about to blow up. Without that fake noise, it sounds tight and high quality, like a well engineered machine. Turning Off Fake Engine Sound GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86).

Excellent video. The difference is quite pronounced and personally I'm not quite sure what I prefer yet. The boxer engine doesn't sound the best so I'll probably end up leaving the sound amplifier on for a bit and after getting used to it, switch it off for real life comparison.

But the fake noise wouldn't bother me too much judging by this video. The Toyota GR86 and the Subaru BRZ both have an engine sound enhancer (Active Sound Control) which makes the cabin noise loud. Under the side dashboard panel facing out, there is a cover.

It doesn't bother me because it isn't fake it's just actual engine sound pumped into the cabin. I don't think I'd hear the engine on track without it. Hi Guys, video of a toggle switch to turn on/off the fake engine sound (ASC=active sound control) on the fly.

Check out their differences in this clip. The test is done in Track mode. What do you think of this? Any ideas how to integrate this? Youtube - ASC Switch on/off Video.

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The 2022 Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ come with an augmented engine noise via a new "active sound controller" device and dedicated speaker. Pre. Can you turn off the fake speaker noise? BRZ Second-Gen (2022+).

The fake engine noise goes against everything the car stands for. I really want to turn it off.