Testing the noise before first track day?

[Maty]

Hi,

I bought a 2005 Mini Cooper S last year to use at weekends and the odd track day. I missed racing (karts and then cars in my teens/early 20's) and I love a bit of supercharger whine so an obvious choice (for me anyway).

After a year of spending and upgrades it's finally ready for its first track day but Im worried about the noise limits. It's got a cat back exhaust on it of unknown make and it is a little noisy, lots of subtle pops and bangs and you can hear it coming. How can I test how loud it is before I book a day at Oulton? I've seen a few apps but not sure how accurate they are and how many revs to hold it at to test.

Or am I worrying for nothing?

[Maty]

Thanks guys,

I’m in Manchester so Oulton is fairly ‘local’.

I’ll have a look on eBay for a cheap tester and try that first.

It’s not obnoxiously loud.. I’m guessing there will be louder things there but don’t wanna splash out on the 1st track day and get sent home.