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Huntsville Bound? Sound Restrictions MFS

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    Huntsville Bound? Sound Restrictions MFS

    As a condition of using MFS, we had to agree to a sound restriction of 96 db and to monitor the level during our events.
    http://www.teamtac.org/e107/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?75278
    Last edited by jeallen; 01-30-2013, 12:00 PM.
    John Allen 52BS
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  • #2
    96 db, Mark discovered his mistake.

    BTW, we have had sound policy at MFS since the first year running there. We only pulled it out for obvious violators but this year it will be rigorously enforced.
    Mike C.
    CS
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    • #3
      how about brake squeal?? LOL
      Chaisit T aka C the gangster
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      • #4
        Originally posted by c-evoVIII View Post
        how about brake squeal?? LOL
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        Heath Patterson
        "Look...both....It's like turbo." - C

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        • #5
          I think most of our guys are good on this. A year or two back Chuck had the sound meter out at the TnT and the only car that exceeded 99db was that s2000 with basically open headers.

          I know the volvo came in right at 91db without the backfires, and I always thought that thing was loud. Maybe people can chime in if they remember how loud their cars were. 96db at 50 feet is pretty loud.
          M. Cholewa

          Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.

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          • #6
            The e30's are pretty regular at 95db to 96db at both the Amphitheater and at TGPR. I believe C's evo with the open dump pipe was around 93db or so, maybe it was a bit more. 96db is pretty loud, and most people will pass sound, especially in the Stock and Street Prepared classes. The rotary cars are always loud, but using turn down pipes or the such can always help that.

            Maybe we can get the sound equipment from Chuck and run it at the Test n Tune so that our group members can know if there is a problem before they head up to HSV.
            John Kilgore...if winning was easy, losers would do it.
            Team9Racing BMW 325i, Old Faithful (with a little evil)

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            • #7
              Originally posted by kilgojr View Post

              Maybe we can get the sound equipment from Chuck and run it at the Test n Tune so that our group members can know if there is a problem before they head up to HSV.
              That would be nice if we can pull that off, you wouldn't have to run it all day and not even for all cars.
              Darryl E.
              Blue Miata with ricer stickers.
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              • #8
                The meter's calibration isn't current, but I'm sure it's at least as accurate as a consumer model, which is what I think they're using at MFS.

                I will probably not be able to make it to the T&T. I will be at BMP Saturday (2 Feb.) I might be able to pass it to someone then.
                Last edited by chuck schultz; 01-30-2013, 05:47 AM. Reason: looked at the wrong month on my calendar
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                • #9
                  96 is pretty loud, only the noisey need be worried.
                  John Allen 52BS
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by chuck schultz View Post
                    The meter's calibration isn't current, but I'm sure it's at least as accurate as a consumer model, which is what I think they're using at MFS.

                    I will probably not be able to make it to the T&T. I will be at BMP Saturday (2 Feb.) I might be able to pass it to someone then.
                    I can meet up with you Chuck. We need to get the calibration done anyway. So you can let Michael Cholewa know what you need to get that done.

                    Just PM me and we can work out what we need to do as far as your schedule is.
                    John Kilgore...if winning was easy, losers would do it.
                    Team9Racing BMW 325i, Old Faithful (with a little evil)

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                    • #11
                      Does it need to be calibrated? I know last year you thought it did and it turned out not needing it.
                      M. Cholewa

                      Because they heard I liked my name, so they put my name as my name so I could have my name in my name... all the time.

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                      • #12
                        Calibration is required annually for Club Racing. Since it's just over a year since the last trip to the cal lab, IIRC, it'll be fine. Any variation from spot on will be exceeded by the other variables that will be involved, such as weather. I wouldn't bet on it being back in time if we sent it to the lab now, anyway.

                        If you're within 5dBA of the limit, you should do something before you go north, where it will be a DQ, so a tenth or two won't make much difference in the real world.

                        Remember, 3 dBA louder is twice as loud. 6 dBA is 4 times as loud. A tenth ain't much, by comparison.
                        Chuck Schultz
                        Another black(ish) Miata
                        2007 Jetta GLI Fahrenheit

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                        • #13
                          Chuck, i emailed you back, but haven't heard any confirmation from you. Saturday morning good?

                          pm, email, whatever.
                          John Kilgore...if winning was easy, losers would do it.
                          Team9Racing BMW 325i, Old Faithful (with a little evil)

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