For years, I have been concerned that my side pipes will direct additional noise toward the microphone when I go through sound check (96db @ 50ft) at my local track events. The rest of my exhaust setup is stock ('11 GT500).
Pre track day, I've installed blocking plates on the side pipes and call it good. Although it doesn't take much time, I have inadvertently shifted the pipes, causing noise (rattle) or low point (scrapes). Tough to get a good view of the alignment on jack stands.
After I got some work done earlier this year, my exhaust system is aligned perfectly, so I'd like to skip blocking the side pipes this season.
Wondering if anyone has any ideas or thoughts on this. Does running side pipes increase the possibility of getting flagged or does that not really have an impact the db-level? Any alternatives to the blocking plates, where I wouldn't have the unbolt the side pipes?
Pre track day, I've installed blocking plates on the side pipes and call it good. Although it doesn't take much time, I have inadvertently shifted the pipes, causing noise (rattle) or low point (scrapes). Tough to get a good view of the alignment on jack stands.
After I got some work done earlier this year, my exhaust system is aligned perfectly, so I'd like to skip blocking the side pipes this season.
Wondering if anyone has any ideas or thoughts on this. Does running side pipes increase the possibility of getting flagged or does that not really have an impact the db-level? Any alternatives to the blocking plates, where I wouldn't have the unbolt the side pipes?