Bothered by the invasive noises of beefed-up engines and mufflers modified to sound like handgun fire, a psychology professor in Canada probed into the mental profile of "who really wants to make this kind of noise?"
The gunshot pop of tailpipes, the roar of engines and the sound of tires screaming rubber against pavement evoke a range of emotions. A Western University prof in London, Ont., wondered "who wants to make this kind of noise." Her study suggests young men who love loud cars tend to score high on psychopathic and sadistic tendencies and she plans to expand on it.