Advise needed

[timw2000]

Hi,

This is my 1st post so please be kind :-)

I picked up a one year old Lotus Elise 111R on the weekend which has a Stage 2 exhaust fitted. I really want to do some track days in the car but am now worried that the exhaust fitted is too loud. My local track is Goodwood which is 98db I believe.

What are my options? I'm thinking of going back to the standard exhaust or maybe a stage 1? Since the car is currently fitted with a stage 2, will there be any issues going back to a standard exhaust or a stage 1 regarding the under-tray / body work etc?

I love the sound of the stage 2, although it is a little loud.

Many thanks,

Tim.

[Tin Hat]

98 DB is pretty loud, you may get away with it.

Book yourself in for a track day and take one of those metal pan scourers- If you fail the noise test, you can wedge the pan scourer up the exhaust for the day which will make it quieter in the short term!

[timw2000]

Thanks for the reply, I think I'll go along to a track day and see if they will measure the output of my car, that way I'll know for sure.

Would be interested to here from anyone with a 111R and stage 2 to know what their sound output is?

Also does anyone know about the changes (if any) to the under-tray that would have been needed to fit a stage 2 exhaust? Would the same mods be required for a stage 1?

Thanks again,

Tim.

[RobM77]

Goodwood are pretty friendly and will usually test your car for free if you just turn up. Give them a call first to find out what's on down there - they usually have the noise equipment out if there's a track day on.

oh, and it's 'advice'

[S Works]

Easiest thing to do is probably to just try and get hold of a standard 111R exhaust and swap over as and when you feel the need. Alternatively get a custom made pipe from 2bular which will pass noise regs at all the tracks, but not sound like a hairdryer.