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    Exhaust decibels

    http://assets.dft.gov.uk/publication...isetesting.pdf

    Here's a starting point for the readers amongst you.

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    So, all we need to know is what was the dB srat for a standard 5Gtt back in 1987, LOL, not a chance,,,,
    the figures they are working from are only used if the original dB rating was known, other than that then it's back to the old ,. "too noisy" test if over 99dB...

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quite right ol bean. I'd like to agree, and like other info I've found it would be more a case you will get puled for having an excessively loud exhaust if you're being a nob.

    Has anyone on here got an oe set up we can check?

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    is there an upper limit of noise already in place?

    might just adjust the ecu settings for the honda so it will limit revs to 3k when stationary, thatll feck em off some more lol

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by Adey aka Ewok View Post
    is there an upper limit of noise already in place?

    might just adjust the ecu settings for the honda so it will limit revs to 3k when stationary, thatll feck em off some more lol
    No there isn't it seems that you could be bound and gagged for having a 90db 5gtt as a 120db tvr rips by. Seems a tad unfair to me. After all the issue is noise, not who made your car otherwise it's a case of if you're rich you can buy your right to be abusive (if that's what it is) I've been in London City pleanty of times and seen and heard a Lambo / Ferrari screaming through Oxford street - pure bliss (and incredibly loud) - but it's legal???

    Hows that work?

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Switch in the fuel pump wiring, " oh no officer, I've broken down, can you give me a push?" see how quick they leave

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    I will measure the db level of my standard car in a mo and post it here shortly

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by Renault 5 GT Turbo View Post
    I will measure the db level of my standard car in a mo and post it here shortly
    Make sure it comes out at 105db

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Standard exhaust is quiet, id guess 60-70db for a static test??

    Im starting to get paranoid about my van getting noise tested now as its loud with the gt series blower and side exit with no baffles left, 105db+ at a guess

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    i got nailed for mine being 104 in the 'official' police test.

    mine is a sidey with one tiny silencer, if you have a normal system it should be quieter

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    You sure this isn't an April fool

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Reed View Post
    You sure this isn't an April fool
    not at 20:36 andy is too sharp to be a fool

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    isn't it basically a disturbing the peace type offence, as in not even governed by traffic laws but more public order policies??

    and I agree with the unfairness of it, I live just outside matlock bath in the peak, try to have a conversation down there as the Harley Davidson crew rock through, or some **** on a superbike with a carbon can on a piece of scaffolding. then some poor sod in a car that's 1/4 as loud gets pulled.

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by Coops View Post
    isn't it basically a disturbing the peace type offence, as in not even governed by traffic laws but more public order policies??

    and I agree with the unfairness of it, I live just outside matlock bath in the peak, try to have a conversation down there as the Harley Davidson crew rock through, or some **** on a superbike with a carbon can on a piece of scaffolding. then some poor sod in a car that's 1/4 as loud gets pulled.
    i've just cut the exhaust on my bike in half to make it louder... sorry

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Did anyone measure the standard 5's exhaust?

    I've just done mine and it's come out as follows:-

    1000 rpm - 81.1 db
    2000 rpm - 89.2 db
    3000 rpm - 95.3 db
    4000 rpm - 97.3 db

    reving upto 6000 rpm - peak 105.7

    I suspect a drivebye at full chat will be much louder. I've got another silencer which I will install and also will be getting rid of the bobbin mount at the rear of my sidey as it transmits too much noise into the car through that mount and see how I get on.

    I have a 2.5" K-Tec jobby with an enlarged elbow and down pipe for reference.

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Can you get the reading for 4500rpm, as this is what I had to hold the car to at, at Oultan Park.

    Also, I believe the drive by figures are actally lower! I'm sure someone can confirm?

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by Romil Davda View Post
    Can you get the reading for 4500rpm, as this is what I had to hold the car to at, at Oultan Park.

    Also, I believe the drive by figures are actally lower! I'm sure someone can confirm?
    Sorry I didn't get it at 4500, I can do, but looking at it I'd say it will be around 100 db.

    What's your limit?

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by TNT ANDY View Post

    What's your limit?
    Limit was 105db, which is about the same for most tracks.

    Many thanks.

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Removed the rear bobbin hanger tonight and replaced with 2 x heavy duty rubber mounts one either side to hopefully take some of the additional vibration out of the dide exit through the old bobbin mount.





    I'll get out in it over the weekend, hamerite'd now and will get some underseal on it tommorow.

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Looks good fella

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by Os8472 View Post
    Looks good fella
    I wouldn't go that far Oli - but I hope it takes some of the noise / vibration out all the same.

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by TNT ANDY View Post
    I wouldn't go that far Oli - but I hope it takes some of the noise / vibration out all the same.
    Ok it doesn't look good but it's better the OE item

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Right, got the primary silencer on ( from Jetex) and run it up, although not had it out of the garage yet, it seems to have taken a fair bit of noise out. I'll take it for a run on Sunday and measure the Db's again.




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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Been out - sounds much more civilised now, and there has been a significant DB output as follows:-

    1000 - 73.6db
    2000 - 82.6db
    3000 - 87.6db
    4000 - 88.3db
    4500 - 90.8db

    Reving upto 6000 - 95.8db

    Which was nice

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Just so as I get this right, is 2db twice as loud as 1 db, but 3db is 4 times louder than 1db ?

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    BTW - the wiki stuff doesn't help

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decibel

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Guys ,

    Has anyone tried the diesel style exits on the five ? It helps keep the noise down by firing it into the floor. Same lack of restrictive centers etc , but without the volume.

    Bit like Ronnies car


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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by andybond View Post
    Guys ,

    Has anyone tried the diesel style exits on the five ? It helps keep the noise down by firing it into the floor. Same lack of restrictive centers etc , but without the volume.

    Bit like Ronnies car

    My old powerflow sidey had diesel tip and it was still fecking noisey

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    The silencer I put on had no restriction in it at all, just a straight through pipe with loads of holes in it through to a large wadded section, unlike the centre section as displayed in the recent 'Anti-lag' post. I'm amazed at how much noise has been removed. As for pointing it at the ground, I did this on my last side exit and it mad no difference apart from it made an annoying fluffing noise when thrashed.

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Sod the exhaust that car is the tits, thanks for posting it

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    How much clearance have u got on your gear linkage with that second silencer in place Andy?

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    good info there andy
    could you confirm turbine size and ar housing for those readingsmight give other peeps something to compare with running sideys and same sized turbo's, also did you notice any difference in turbo spool up?? (very minimal i guess )

    with a lot of tracks heading towards lower db limits (less than 105db) , fear that most of us will be needing to double up on silencers or change to bigger items long term

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by andybond View Post
    Guys ,

    Has anyone tried the diesel style exits on the five ? It helps keep the noise down by firing it into the floor. Same lack of restrictive centers etc , but without the volume.

    Bit like Ronnies car


    yep, been there tried that , thought at the time that would stop the plod from being able to carry out a road side noise test on my car it use to blow patches/holes in the shingle drive on start up and giving it any more than 1/4 throttle

    it made the exhaust louder, deflection of the floor and surrounding area

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by rs250nut View Post
    Sod the exhaust that car is the tits, thanks for posting it
    Thanks for that. It's not as good in the flesh, but I'm happy with it.

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by Os8472 View Post
    How much clearance have u got on your gear linkage with that second silencer in place Andy?
    Loads - no issues there, however, the bottom of this can hangs lower than the existing one and catches on 1 or 2 speed humps. My car is -50mm I may have to stick some -35mm springs on there if it becomes an issue.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HAndy View Post
    good info there andy
    could you confirm turbine size and ar housing for those readingsmight give other peeps something to compare with running sideys and same sized turbo's, also did you notice any difference in turbo spool up?? (very minimal i guess )

    with a lot of tracks heading towards lower db limits (less than 105db) , fear that most of us will be needing to double up on silencers or change to bigger items long term
    All I know about my turbo is it's a large T25 whatever that means, I had it built for 200bhp optimal performance. I'll have a look and see if I can dig out any info on it. Spool up - negligible.

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    Re: Exhaust decibels

    Quote Originally Posted by TNT ANDY View Post
    All I know about my turbo is it's a large T25 whatever that means, I had it built for 200bhp optimal performance. I'll have a look and see if I can dig out any info on it. Spool up - negligible.
    .49 rear
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    I've no idea what this means

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