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Castle Combe 29 October 2016
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luckesGTV6
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I was thinking that as well. However:-
The real joke is that track briefing is at around 7.30am!
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You may also need to allow some extra time to fit a couple of those 'prolapse' thingys to the tailpipes if JAAST is proved justified in his mirth.
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Nope it is fine in non sport mode! They just need to work out why it has got louder
Sadly, in this tecno bloated world they don't need to work it out my friend. They'll just wave you off with their big black flag and give you their ASBO (unfortunately not the H-pipe type)
Hey, I've just re-read my post and it could be read as a nasty.
My apologies for that, no offence intended, just a bit of over the top banter. I've now amended it. The smiley made it worse so I've zapped it
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1/2 hour from me and been before. Will put in diary. Noise limit put an end to a lot of top racing events. Same old thing, circuit been there for years and people move in an start moening when they know they are only 5mins from a racing circuit.
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That's what valved exhaust are designed for. 98dB valves closed, 128dB open....happy days
From memory, it's a 105dB limit at Coombe?
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Hope to make it again
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Exactly. They tested every car and they passed, so if anyone complains there is not really anything they can do about it.
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Problem with Castle Combe is the same old story, people's second homes away from the city, they buy one then complain about the noise coming from the track. They have had one recently
This is a problem not just with tracks. The authorities need to take the history of the area into account. Anyone buying a house near a track/airports/other noisy place shouldn't be able to complain about the noise. The question should be "was it there when you bought it?". If the answer is yes then the complaint should end there.
I remember them building new houses along the edge of the M3 in Basingstoke. The new owners got cheaper prices than usual because of the noise from the M3. They then complained and the Highways Agency had to effect soundproofing boards along the edge of the M3 at large cost. Crazy if you ask me.
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I wouldn't be at all surprised, having seen it happen - most circuits use a drive-by measurement too. They aren't so stupid as to fall for the 'quiet in the paddock, loud on track' trick. It's been seen just a few times before
What you need to do is find out where the drive-by microphone is, and lift near there
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One of the oldest pubs in Newcastle (The Cooperage) got closed on the same basis. Been there since the 14th century and some new flats were built next door. The residents complained about the noise so the brewery had to close it because there wasn't anything they could do. Nuts.
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Problem with Castle Combe is the same old story, people's second homes away from the city, they buy one then complain about the noise coming from the track. They have had one recently
Is that the 2005 one where they had to cancel the F3 and GT championship races due to a council noise nuisance order or is it a later one Nick?
I find it interesting that even at Goodwood with M'lud March's considerable local/international clout it is restricted, from memory, to 95 generally and 100 and something on special occasions like the Revival. Db testing there is checked on a 'drive by'.
I suggest that this is still a good drivers day out, even in 'non-sport' mode: plenty of laps, albeit most with an unknown passenger, opportunities to squidge lesser marques/drivers on the straights and generally hone ones' skills and learn more about the car when near, on, or p'raps
over the limit.Noise test at 'Combe:-
To reiterate :- "Noise limit: STRICT100db(A), which is measured at ½ metre from the exhaust outlet at 4500rpm" (cut and paste from the 'Combe site)
It's therefore best to ensure that the other cars are not close to yours during the test as this could up your reading, also I didn't notice that they check that you're at exactly 4500 rpm.
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Is that the 2005 one where they had to cancel the F3 and GT championship races due to a council noise nuisance order or is it a later one Nick?
I find it interesting that even at Goodwood with M'lud March's considerable local/international clout it is restricted, from memory, to 95 generally and 100 and something on special occasions like the Revival. Db testing there is checked on a 'drive by'.
I suggest that this is still a good drivers day out, even in 'non-sport' mode: plenty of laps, albeit most with an unknown passenger, opportunities to squidge lesser marques/drivers on the straights and generally hone ones' skills and learn more about the car when near, on, or p'raps
Noise test at 'Combe:-
To reiterate :- "Noise limit: STRICT100db(A), which is measured at ½ metre from the exhaust outlet at 4500rpm" (cut and paste from the 'Combe site)
It's therefore best to ensure that the other cars are not close to yours during the test as this could up your reading, also I didn't notice that they check that you're at exactly 4500 rpm.
The 2005 one is just the one people know about, there has been a few more than that
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Neighbours complaining is an ongoing issue we have people complain about Silverstone, anyone who has moved in over the last 65 years should know there was a race circuit and should shut the feck up - rant over
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Glad you can make it MrMickS.
Good you've applied to Amy for a track drive, sounds as if there may be a few this year from SportItalia.
Just to advise all that if it goes to last years pattern you'll be contacted by Richard, but at the 11th hour!
Yep, we'll need a list of definites to book our display space for SportItalia.
The 2005 one is just the one people know about, there has been a few more than that
Thanks for that clarification Nick, I guess we'd be wise to toe the line if we are ontrack then.
Apparently Dunsfold aerodrome is under threat from a housing development company, if so, another one bites the dust!