New R500 noise levels
Discussion
I know that the C400 struggles on track days, mainly because of the external inlet, which according to johnny from bookatrack is about 108dB drive by on it's own
I can't imagine that the R500 is any better with a similar setup... although I heard that Caterham were working on a solution
I can't imagine that the R500 is any better with a similar setup... although I heard that Caterham were working on a solution
fergus said:
martin thomas said:
Caterham now supply a carbon fibre trackday airbox. This should solve the noise issues at quiet days.
Try and find who supply it to them and save yourself around 50% of the RRP! Bert
BertBert said:
fergus said:
martin thomas said:
Caterham now supply a carbon fibre trackday airbox. This should solve the noise issues at quiet days.
Try and find who supply it to them and save yourself around 50% of the RRP! Bert
ScottL said:
Friend of mine was black flagged at Bedford a few weeks ago - even with his "quiet exhaust" fitted.
There again Bedford is the strictest circuit in regards to noise. Plenty of other circuits where you can play.
I was at an EVO magazine track evening where Caterham were there with the white R500 (same one that was on Top Gear i think?). That was lapping all evening, and believe me, the driver wasn't sparing the horses. I was surprised by how quiet it was actually.There again Bedford is the strictest circuit in regards to noise. Plenty of other circuits where you can play.
Maybe your friend needs his exhaust re-packed (are they re-packable?). Also, i was once kicked of a track day because the wind was blowing in the wrong direction - this does affect how sound carries and can cause cars to tip the sound meters.
Just a though
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