Jump to content
SAU Community

Lakeside Track Days

MountainRunner
 Share

Recommended Posts

MountainRunner Mentor

MountainRunner

Posted
  • Author
Posted

When I was speaking to Keith he asked me to make it street cars and under 92db. I guess if you had a race car that was at that level it might be ok.

To clarify all these questions etc, I asked Keith to setup noise testing at my March 25 track day. So the guys who are booked into that day can get their cars tested and clarify any questions.

Paul

  • Replies 101
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Posted Images

hrd-hr30 Grand Master

hrd-hr30

Posted
Posted
92dB Huh.

Thats about the level of a Stock HSV or XR8 Falcon.

Might have to get one of those exhaust butterflys for when I go past the Tower :whistling:

But In All seiousness if they have to keep turning cars away/kick them out no-one will end up going because I for one dont want to drive an hour to Brissy Pay my money only to be kicked off because I was a couple of decibels to loud and some old Hag had a whinge.

I wouldnt be going back.

good, more space for us guys who aren't afraid of fitting a muffler.

you're missing the point - how often do you hear about a racetrack re-opening? never! particularly one that was closed primarily to limit noise to nearby residents! If you're not prepared to quieten your car down, don't go there at all. You'll just be ruining it for everyone. All those people who worked so hard to get it re-opened in the first place. And all of us who have been waiting so long for it to re-open so we could drive one of the best racetracks around again. If you don't want to quieten your car down, stick to QR and other venues. There'll be no shortage of real enthusiats who will do whatever it takes to run their cars at Lakeside. Fitting an extra muffler is hardly the end of the world. If you don't think the trade-off is worthwhile, you've obviously never driven there.

There were plenty of modified cars there the other week that were OK for noise. Porsche GT3 RSR's (not exactly slow cars), a screaming Ferrari 360, a couple of older porsche racecars, a couple of turbo rotaries, and lots of other things. You don't need to be loud to be fast.

Marlin Grand Master

Marlin

Posted
Posted

Well said, and I totally agree. If anyone's not willing to quieten their car, please don't go at all. The last thing the track needs is anyone turning up with a bad attituded and then putting a turn on because they're then asked to leave due to noise.

As Harry says, the track is worth toning your car down a little, and I don't really think having a 92db sound level exhaust is that difficult to achieve on turbo cars that most of us here run anyway.

Nismo_Boy Grand Master

Nismo_Boy

Posted
Posted

In the grand scheme of things a couple of decent mufflers won’t drastically reduce your HP by that much anyway. Make the difference up in improving you’re driving skills and play with tires and suspension to suit the track.

People have put so much time and effort into getting Lakeside re-opened, something so trivial like a 92db limit wont stop people adhering to it, too just get out there and race again.

zebra Grand Master

zebra

Posted
Posted

Ok.

Let me clarify here (I was half asleep when I posted)

I am all for Lakeside Raceway and to those who got it up and running again congratulations.

What I was trying to get at is I wouldnt be really happy if I went up there And then got kicked off for being a couple of dB to loud....I could understand if i turned up with straight pipes.

I feel as though Lake Side would be missing out on potential customers/Entrants due to the fact that there is a relativly low noise limit and no doubt they (like myself) be a little nervous of losing the entry fee (not to mention the cost of getting the car ready for a track day).

I think somthing along the lines, that if a car is just over the limit let them run that one track day but let them know that next time they want to run the car will have to be under the noise limit.

Common sense should prevail here, If a car is bull shit loud then dont let it run but as above if its close just give them a warning and record what car it was.

Sorry for the long post.

I just really want to run a Lakeside :blink:

Andrew

Marlin Grand Master

Marlin

Posted
Posted

Fair enough, but surely your car isn't even close to that noise level is it?

I'm sure the track organisers would give a little leeway on the noise, even if it's just alerting you that you're really close to or just over the limit, giving you the opportunity to ease off past the meter....

zebra Grand Master

zebra

Posted
Posted

I dont think its over the level and Im guessing that the meter is a fair way off the track aswell unlike police testing where they just about stick the meter up the tail pipe.

If a 911 RSR or a Rotary can pass then I and most other Turbo cars should be able to.

Another thing.

Does lakeside run Saturday Arvo sprints or similar like QR? I cant really get off work to run in the Timeattack events During the week.

MountainRunner Mentor

MountainRunner

Posted
  • Author
Posted

My first day there will be a Saturday in April, but after that I will probably go to running weekdays as normal. We will have to see how it pans out.

I don't think the track will be run as two half day events like QR, as access during the day has limited hours and isn't really worth dividing in half.

jonnyo Collaborator

jonnyo

Posted
Posted
My first day there will be a Saturday in April, but after that I will probably go to running weekdays as normal. We will have to see how it pans out.

I don't think the track will be run as two half day events like QR, as access during the day has limited hours and isn't really worth dividing in half.

Let me know when the day - if there is any places left count me in.

Cheers

Jono

wrxkilla Mentor

wrxkilla

Posted
Posted (edited)
When I was speaking to Keith he asked me to make it street cars and under 92db. I guess if you had a race car that was at that level it might be ok.

To clarify all these questions etc, I asked Keith to setup noise testing at my March 25 track day. So the guys who are booked into that day can get their cars tested and clarify any questions.

Paul

I am looking forward to the March 25th trackday for two reasons now!

really want to see what kind of db my car registers. Would love to come to the first timeattack dat at Lakeside.

some reason I dont think I will make it under the restriction.

:thumbsup:

Edited by wrxkilla
aleks Community Regular

aleks

Posted
Posted (edited)

Half of my thinks its great that they were able to come to an agreement with the council to open the track...

Then the other half thinks WHAT KIND OF SHIT C*NTS BUY A HOUSE NEXT TO A F*ING RACE TRACK THEN COMPLAIN ABOUT NOISE

Edited by aleks
MountainRunner Mentor

MountainRunner

Posted
  • Author
Posted

It is the same people who buy a house under an air path and complain. The part I don't get is how they get their way. People will unjustly complain about anything, its when someone listens to them is the part that makes no sense. You get one winger who somehow can ruin it for everyone else.

MountainRunner Mentor

MountainRunner

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I have opened the bookings to the regulars who come to most track days (thus why I picked Feb 5, march 25, paid members, sponsors) as a thankyou for their loyalty to the Time Attack day. Thanks guys.

After the March 25th track day all remaining spots will be open to the rest of the group. I have started a waiting list for these spots so send me an email if you want on the waiting list.

At this stage access to Lakeside is limited, as you know, so I feel I should look after my regular drivers first.

Paul

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Rezz
      OEM Soko: Japanese business supplying Automotive items from Japan - Freebie inside!

      By Rezz · Posted

      We have some genuine Japanese legally decommissioned car number plates now in stock 🙂 Add some legitimately obtained JDM style to your Skyline or other Japanese model, or simply as a garage/man cave decoration! About the 40mm hole: The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure & Transport in Japan recognised the popularity of keeping decommissioned plates among car enthusiasts and came up with a method to "destroy" (or render them unusable for street use) while still retaining their collectable/usable value for display etc.  We have 40mm hole covers available to cover the hole nicely with a Sakura motif, which are also available in white in (very!) limited quantities, however they frequently sell out. Please let me know if you're wanting one or more of these and I'll check availability. The Sakura motif covers are more common. https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/products/genuine-decommissioned-japanese-vehicle-number-plate-set-su-7515 https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/products/genuine-decommissioned-japanese-vehicle-number-plate-set https://www.oemsoko.co.jp/products/genuine-japanese-vehicle-number-plate-400mm-hole-cover *Please note that we can't obtain particular number or area name (eg: "Gunma 500 Fu ・86") if requested. All plates are provided as they become available after decommissioning. 
    • MidnightR32
      RB20DET lean on cold start

      By MidnightR32 · Posted

      Ah, fair enough. For the IAT, I'm using a legit GM sensor that was used on the car prior to my current build. I'll get another wideband and IAT ordered and follow up when they show up. Thanks for the help.
    • GTSBoy
      RB20DET lean on cold start

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      You shouldn't need to massively fatten up the mixtures for cold conditions. For one thing - 0°C is not that cold. For another, the Haltech will be using the IAT sensor to tell it how dense the air air, and calculate the correct amount of fuelling. Then the cold start enrichment is added as a % on top of that, so it should scale with the main fuelling. You might also doubt the IAT sensor at this time. You're not using one from an RB26 are you? Using a nice Bosch sensor or similar? Happens. Some wideband units take great pleasure in killing their sensors. Put another wideband in the tailpipe and compare. Or just swap the sensor to a brand new one and see.
    • MidnightR32
      RB20DET lean on cold start

      By MidnightR32 · Posted

      Oh, my misunderstand. When the car was running, it sounded ok, but if I gave it any gas it wanted to die but caught itself afterwards. It's very different from how it was a couple months ago when it was warmer outside. The logs show that the AFRs are better during, what I assume, is warmup enrichment. Because it's cold, and air is more dense, should I work on the enrichment bit?
    • A31Skyline
      Rb20e and RB20DET parts

      By A31Skyline · Posted

      yess of course im not using 2nd hand parts from my spare engine, but the place where i live is hard to find parts for the RB20DET ,but for the RB20E is everywhere including new ones and a lot cheaper ,because for the RB20DET you have to order it overseas to get one and it cost a lot of money 3x the price to be exact. so i ask this topic because if i can use the new ones but for RB20E is it compatible or not. if not im screwed haha, not totally screwed but i have to save a lot of money first before i can begin repairing my engine, thanks for the information before.
×
×
  • Create New...