How loud is a Scuderia?

[Slickhillsy]

With all the valves in place does anyone know / have any experience of getting their car on a UK track day? I've just been sent an invite to Silverstone but it states 105 dB - just wondering if it might pass (clearly not with the valves out all the time)...

[sone]

I was thrown off twice at Silverstone in mine. Not sure how loud but obviously too loud. Black flagged on my third lap)-:

[Russell996]

I think the problem will be that during a static test at 3/4 revs the valves will be open.

[GRBF430F1]

ONLY the Italians could make a track day car you can't take on the track !

Compared to the LP570-4 I actually think the scud is quiet but maybe that's the difference between a coupe and a spider.

Downshifts into 2nd in the Performante are off the richter scale, unbelieveable. Makes me laugh everytime.

Feel a full capristo system for the Scud is coming on

[Slickhillsy]

Italians are fine, no noise limits at either Monza or Mugello (ridden my open piped Desmosedici at both which would (not kidding) blow your permante thing in to the weeds )
Looks like that'll be a no for Silverstone then...


Thanks all, will give it a miss and wait for a Euro track jaunt next summer...

[GRBF430F1]

Dick Lovett Ferrari have informed me the Scuderia WILL PASS a 105Db static test

[marky1]

Why do they have noise limits? Is it because of the tw@ts that bought next to a track and then moan about the noise?

[Slickhillsy]

marky1 said:

Why do they have noise limits? Is it because of the tw@ts that bought next to a track and then moan about the noise?

Yep! tts indeed...

[Slickhillsy]

GRBF430F1 said:

Dick Lovett Ferrari have informed me the Scuderia WILL PASS a 105Db static test

Does it not depend on the rpm which they record at. Also, I think Silverstone has drive by test which might be more difficult...?

[Russell996]

GRBF430F1 said:

Dick Lovett Ferrari have informed me the Scuderia WILL PASS a 105Db static test

I'm surprised! DL sold me my track day exhaust which I've never fitted if anyone is interested? f.f. Corse.

[Slickhillsy]

Russell996 said:

GRBF430F1 said:

Dick Lovett Ferrari have informed me the Scuderia WILL PASS a 105Db static test

I'm surprised! DL sold me my track day exhaust which I've never fitted if anyone is interested? f.f. Corse.

So is this track exhaust exhaust quieter or louder?

[AJS1]

mine recorded 104Db at Castle Coombe at 4,500 RPM which was just over and then the git made me blip it to 6,000 at which point it went to 115Db. I was not a happy bunny but was expecting the worst.

I've since been looking for a track day to go on and I think that 105 is just about achievable if you are careful with the loud stick but it's touch and go. If they then have sensors on the track you will need to lift off or you'll get flagged for sure.

From what I've worked out, the best option is an open test day rather than a track day. You need your B licence ( which I have ) but noise can be up to 110-115 plus you will on the track with decent drivers in proper cars as opposed to some moron in a tricked up piece of crap who has no idea how to drive.

I'm currently on the hunt for a good day, maybe we could all do one together ? Safety in numbers on the noise front

[johnnyreggae]

In the UK you're only really likely to get a Scud on at Blyton or one of Donington's no-limit track days which are typically taken by operators such as RMA or clubs such as FOC

[Slickhillsy]

AJS1 said:

I'm currently on the hunt for a good day, maybe we could all do one together ? Safety in numbers on the noise front

Sounds like a plan - let me know what you come up with (same here). Thx.

[Ravi355]

AJS1 said:

mine recorded 104Db at Castle Coombe at 4,500 RPM which was just over and then the git made me blip it to 6,000 at which point it went to 115Db. I was not a happy bunny but was expecting the worst.

I've since been looking for a track day to go on and I think that 105 is just about achievable if you are careful with the loud stick but it's touch and go. If they then have sensors on the track you will need to lift off or you'll get flagged for sure.

From what I've worked out, the best option is an open test day rather than a track day. You need your B licence ( which I have ) but noise can be up to 110-115 plus you will on the track with decent drivers in proper cars as opposed to some moron in a tricked up piece of crap who has no idea how to drive.

I'm currently on the hunt for a good day, maybe we could all do one together ? Safety in numbers on the noise front

This is by far and away the best idea, also no where near as crowded with the number of cars on track.

[GRBF430F1]

AJS1 said:

mine recorded 104Db at Castle Coombe at 4,500 RPM which was just over and then the git made me blip it to 6,000 at which point it went to 115Db. I was not a happy bunny but was expecting the worst.

I've since been looking for a track day to go on and I think that 105 is just about achievable if you are careful with the loud stick but it's touch and go. If they then have sensors on the track you will need to lift off or you'll get flagged for sure.

From what I've worked out, the best option is an open test day rather than a track day. You need your B licence ( which I have ) but noise can be up to 110-115 plus you will on the track with decent drivers in proper cars as opposed to some moron in a tricked up piece of crap who has no idea how to drive.

I'm currently on the hunt for a good day, maybe we could all do one together ? Safety in numbers on the noise front

Been invited to a Ferrari only track day at Castle Coombe with other Scuderia owners and been told its a static 105Db test and that it will be fine

[sealtt]

GRBF430F1 said:

Been invited to a Ferrari only track day at Castle Coombe with other Scuderia owners and been told its a static 105Db test and that it will be fine

I am going to that event - I have a F430 F1 so presumed it would be pretty unlikely to fail a sound test as it is the regular spec model. But it did make me consider the implications of an upgraded/aftermarket exhaust. Interesting to hear that even a stock Scuderia can cause some problems, will be interesting to see how much louder vs regular F430 it is.

[Russell996]

Slickhillsy said:

So is this track exhaust exhaust quieter or louder?

Runs to max of 102db.
Currently sell new for £2.8k+ vat! Mine is used - any offers?

Edited by Russell996 on Thursday 23 October 23:15

[AJS1]

how do you blag an invite to this castle coombe day ? I would tripple check though before you go as I just looked at their site and they have a max 95db policy. The old jobs worth who measured mine there the other month simply said ' not a chance mate, have a nice day '....

[Slickhillsy]

Russell996 said:

Slickhillsy said:

So is this track exhaust exhaust quieter or louder?

Runs to max of 102db.
Currently sell new for £2.8k+ vat! Mine is used - any offers?

Edited by Russell996 on Thursday 23 October 23:15

Appreciate the offer Russell, I think I'll pass as if I buy an exhaust I'd want it louder TBH