Stage 2 fitted?- don't drive more than 1 minute at a time!!

[jez o]

Prolonged exposure to any noise above 90 dB can
cause gradual hearing loss
84 dB Diesel truck
70-90 dB Recreational vehicle
88 dB Subway, motorcycle
85-90 dB Lawnmower
97 dB Newspaper press
98 dB Farm tractor
100 dB Train, garbage truck

Regular exposure of more than 1 minute
risks permanent hearing loss.
103 dB Jet flyover at 100 feet
105 dB Snowmobile
110 dB Jackhammer, power saw, symphony orchestra
120 dB Thunderclap, discotheque/boom box
110-125 dB Stereo
110-140 dB Rock concerts
130 dB Jet takeoff, shotgun firing
145 dB Boom cars

[rixge]

CAN YOU SPEAK UP, " WHAT, MY HEARING AID ISNT SWITCHED ON "

[Sam_68]

Yep, I can confirm this for all you young whippersnappers in your 20's out there...I've been driving open sportscars for 20+ years, now, and I'm as deaf as a post!

[aelord]

The in-cabin sound level will be a lot lower than the dB tested outside: which i believe is 104 db for the stage 2?

it does do your ears in though iv e got one and am thinking about ear plugs for long trips

what;s a boom car??

>> Edited by aelord on Friday 27th January 19:10

[jez o]

LOL! Didn't even notice the 'boom car' entry! It's probably a stage 2 equipped Exige though.

[jez o]

Found the definition (oxford english obviously!)

boom car n. A car equipped with an extremely powerful stereo system that is being played with the volume and bass levels turned up and the car windows rolled down.

In Chicago, boom cars that can be heard from 75 feet are subject to seizure and their owners may be fined $615

Ted Rueter, "Today's boom cars are nothing if not acoustic terrorism," Los Angeles Times, March 27, 2002

[aelord]

Aha! Now I wish Lewisham Council would take the lead from Chicago, my house foundations literally shake when the local boom cars drive past!

[chouca]

Lotus website:

Stage 1 96 dB
Stage 2 104 dB

[bob_defly]

chouca said:

Lotus website: Stage 1 96 dB Stage 2 104 dB

Just don't drive with your ear next to the exhaust...