R500 noise

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I now want to take my standard 500 to the track. Never had a noise issue with my previous ex race R400 at Brands, Snetterton or Silverstone but think Bedford might have been a problem (never tried it but understand they are strict). Would be grateful for your view.

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Ruby, It`s daffodil yellow (same colour as the "AA" vans!!). Haven`t had it long and only done a few blats on the road. Recently been remapped by Steve Greenald and some other stuff by Mick Attree. Want to avoid getting to the track and being black flagged.

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rubystone said:

If you've got the standard exhaust and no airbox, I think you may be nearer to 110db than the usual 105 for "noisy" days, let alone the 98db limit at Bedford. Even with the airbox and Raceco I was 103db at Cadwell recently (fingers crossed for Brands Indy on Tuesday, but at least it's a 105 db day).

Brands GP seems to have a lower limit this year too - 103db IIRC

BTW what colour is your R500? I heard the other day that Kenny Roberts had sold his Alfa Romeo yellow car and haven't caught up with him yet to see who he sold it too....

Edited by rubystone on Sunday 13th May 15:27

Ruby, is Brands tomorrow all day or just PM? Many Caterhams there to your knowledge? I might come along.

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rubystone said:

Brands is pm (MSV day) - track open 12.30 to 5pm open pit lane, JP has promised me that he's going to get the chopper up and dry the circuit especially for me

Metcheck = light rain. BBC = heavy showers. Two choppers may be required!!!

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rubystone said:

Updated - 102 db yesterday at Brands - that's one down on Cadwell but still too high given the airbox and Raceco. Oh and it dried up nicely on the afternoon - morning was a bit tricky on slicks though

Thanks Ruby, that`s useful. It was chucking it down here (Barnet) at midday so I stayed put. Sorry I did because later the sun came out!!