Where can I get noise tested

[Robstar111r]

Hi,

Does anyone know where I can get my car noise tested in the Teesside/Durham area. I want to book a trackday at Croft and their noise limit is 88dbl.

Cheers,
Rob.

[joshG]

What car is it and what exhaust?

[ad111s]

Rob I have a noise meter if you want to check it, need to check my exige to see what that measures for a trackday.

Info here on how to test dB levels for tracks
http://www.javelintrackdays.co.uk/trackday/index.p...

[TheAllSeeingPie]

You can get dB meters for iPhone / Android phones these days, and they are reasonably accurate. Also Maplins sell them for around £15.

[ad111s]

TheAllSeeingPie said:

You can get dB meters for iPhone / Android phones these days, and they are reasonably accurate. Also Maplins sell them for around £15.

The only problem with the apps is they only go up to 90-100db and it also depends on how good the phone mic is

[Baryonyx]

Can you not just cruise past the track microphone on a closed throttle, providing you can pass the static test?

[Hemingway]

Rob, I have a db meter and can measure your car. But I can tell you now you won't be able to meet the requirement for Crofts 88db days.

[TheAllSeeingPie]

ad111s said:

The only problem with the apps is they only go up to 90-100db and it also depends on how good the phone mic is

Yeah, that's right, but didn't he say his limit was 88dB?

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TheAllSeeingPie said:

ad111s said:

The only problem with the apps is they only go up to 90-100db and it also depends on how good the phone mic is

Yeah, that's right, but didn't he say his limit was 88dB?

Apps like this are unreliable.

OP _ make sure you can pass on static and drive by.

Most after market exhausts fail at Croft from experience.

[joshG]

Do they use a drive by meter now? I thought they only ever checked static at croft.

[Robstar111r]

Hemingway said:

Rob, I have a db meter and can measure your car. But I can tell you now you won't be able to meet the requirement for Crofts 88db days.

Yes I think your right. Last time I was there I was tested at 85db static. That was with my Milltek exhaust. I've since had a Racing Beat 4 into 1 manifold and 200 cell sports cat fitted.

[djroadboy]

joshG said:

Do they use a drive by meter now? I thought they only ever checked static at croft.

Yes, there is a drive-by noise meter at the exit of Sunny Out. Definitely don't want to be running over the rumble strip there on a quiet day.

Dan

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Robstar111r said:

Hemingway said:

Rob, I have a db meter and can measure your car. But I can tell you now you won't be able to meet the requirement for Crofts 88db days.

Yes I think your right. Last time I was there I was tested at 85db static. That was with my Milltek exhaust. I've since had a Racing Beat 4 into 1 manifold and 200 cell sports cat fitted.

You already know the answer then.

[Robstar111r]

Yes I probably do know the answer to whether or not I'll pass the test at Croft, however I would still like to know how loud my car is. An increase of even 1db is alot louder.

[Hemingway]

Just goto Croft when a Trackday is on and ask them nicely to check your car. That will give you idea of how loud you are.

[Robstar111r]

Hemingway said:

Just goto Croft when a Trackday is on and ask them nicely to check your car. That will give you idea of how loud you are.

Yeah I'll try that, cheers.