R400 noise issue at the Ring

R400 noise issue at the Ring

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Mr BlueSky

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71 posts

263 months

Thursday 16th April 2009
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Hi, just back from spending Easter w/e at the Ring, where I was most distressed to be taken off the circuit for being too noisy (106db at 3k). Is this a common R400 issue? (I've the R500 titanium silencer so it's not super long). Any suggestions on how I get back on track with an acceptable noise would be really appreciated (Ring level is 95db at 3k with absolute max of 99db).

Ideally with a silencer that's a little better looking than the one I see on race cars wink

Thks Tim

ps if you've not been yet I really would encourage it - absolutely awesome circuit and after 75 laps (not all last w/e!) I am starting to get the hang of where the road goes!

Mr BlueSky

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71 posts

263 months

Friday 17th April 2009
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They got me at the toll barrier as was entering the track on a public day

Mr BlueSky

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71 posts

263 months

Sunday 19th April 2009
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I've a K series 400 with the 500 titanium silencer which was repacked the week before the Ring so does look like I need a bigger silencer. Just had the engine tuned and checked at Minister last week and that was all fine.

I'm not saying it isn't loud wink and it pops and bangs like a rally car (or gunfight) on overrun - sounds excellent but assume not good for promoting long silencer life!

Does anyone have any suggestions for quieter silencers which don't look like a dogs dinner?