Opinions on loud exhausts
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PH User said:
bigothunter said:
PH User said:
Well worry about something else because I few loud exhausts aren't going to change anything.
In recent years, noisy exhaust have returned and become commonplace. They are prolific amongst certain motoring sectors. Justifiable complaints will rise leading to restriction imposed by local authorities. Do we really want even lower speed limits, quiet zones and even curfews on ICE cars? 
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2082/made
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2082/pdfs...
When you hear a loud exhaust on a big displacement car you have to give it respect as a petrol head 
I let the teenagers in their 1.4/1.6 Fiesta's have their fun, I just get annoyed at people with C43 AMG's with Armytrix systems driving down the road on and off throttle farting and popping..... on and off, on and off, on and off the whole way down the road, there's a limit before it becomes anti social
I let the teenagers in their 1.4/1.6 Fiesta's have their fun, I just get annoyed at people with C43 AMG's with Armytrix systems driving down the road on and off throttle farting and popping..... on and off, on and off, on and off the whole way down the road, there's a limit before it becomes anti social
bigothunter said:
PH User said:
bigothunter said:
PH User said:
Well worry about something else because I few loud exhausts aren't going to change anything.
In recent years, noisy exhaust have returned and become commonplace. They are prolific amongst certain motoring sectors. Justifiable complaints will rise leading to restriction imposed by local authorities. Do we really want even lower speed limits, quiet zones and even curfews on ICE cars? https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2082/made
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2082/pdfs...
bigothunter said:
ddom said:
I'm more worried about pollution. We should cut down on racing as it's just so harmful and unnecessary. 
If you think racing for 40 minutes at 6 meetings per year, has a significant effect on pollution, then I am sorry for you 
bigothunter said:
It is happening - open your eyes
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2082/made
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2082/pdfs...
These proposals aren't especially related IMO, and they're actually a good thing. - They work very nicely for the Dutch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woonerfhttps://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2082/made
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/2082/pdfs...
In a "Living neigbourhood" there should not be priority for motorised traffic; By reducing speeds sufficiently you can force motorised traffic to interact with cyclists and pedestrians far more safely than a simple through road.
Similarly, quiet lane designations offer a similar protection for rural "Routes" - Note that they're reccomended solely for use where traffic is extremely low already, and it does not prevent motorised access, but instead stipulates appropriately low traffic speeds for the prioritisation of pedestrian, cyclist and equestrian use. - A network of these roads would be fantastic, as it allows said users to avoid higher speed, more major through routes (And cuts down on rat running through single track lanes, which should yield a fairly large reduction in accidents)
bigothunter said:
PH User said:
Where does it mention exhaust volume?
That's not how noise legislation works. It considers the cumulative effect of all sources. Even more reason to ensure noisy exhausts don't exacerbate the problem.But noisy racing cars starting again may cause locals to complain.
bigothunter said:
If you think racing for 40 minutes at 6 meetings per year, has a significant effect on pollution, then I am sorry for you
You don't?If you take into account all racing it is hugely wasteful, both at the event and all the logistics. Actually, I don't give a toss, but it is funny that you can only see one side of any discussion, and obviously as you enjoy your racing it's 'sod anyone' who doesn't? Meanwhile anyone who you deem to have an exhaust outside of your harmonic spectrum is a nuisance.
Haltamer said:
Similarly, quiet lane designations offer a similar protection for rural "Routes" - Note that they're reccomended solely for use where traffic is extremely low already
So doesn't affect major routes where you spend half your time stuck in queues behind lorries and the rest looking out for speed cameras? Definitely won't affect anyone's ability to drive for fun then.bigothunter said:
PH User said:
Racing is noisy and harmful to the environment, but people enjoy it so fortunately we are still allowed it
How is racing more harmful to the environment than many other pleasure pursuits such as football matches, fishing, flying gliders or foreign holidays? 
ddom said:
You don't?
If you take into account all racing it is hugely wasteful, both at the event and all the logistics. Actually, I don't give a toss, but it is funny that you can only see one side of any discussion, and obviously as you enjoy your racing it's 'sod anyone' who doesn't? Meanwhile anyone who you deem to have an exhaust outside of your harmonic spectrum is a nuisance.
Why keep prodding the already powerful anti-car brigade with the irritation of unnecessarily loud exhausts? If you take into account all racing it is hugely wasteful, both at the event and all the logistics. Actually, I don't give a toss, but it is funny that you can only see one side of any discussion, and obviously as you enjoy your racing it's 'sod anyone' who doesn't? Meanwhile anyone who you deem to have an exhaust outside of your harmonic spectrum is a nuisance.
bigothunter said:
Why keep prodding the already powerful anti-car brigade with the irritation of unnecessarily loud exhausts?
The anti-car brigade also hate racing. Why not just stop participating in such an unnecessary sport? As I have said, a louder exhaust isn't the end of the world and vastly different levels of aggravation can be had depending on how it is used? Same as anything. So why do you keep asking binary questions?Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff