been "told off" for the Spec II

Oldskool J-EDM · Post by **Oldskool J-EDM** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:11 pm

The U.K. law is very vague...and leaves it upto the MOT test centre's discretion....that is why VOSA have an appeal procedure inplace if you were to disagree with part of the test. Currently, the most accurate discription of the law is described in my previous post. I think it is quite easy to understand....if your car sounds anything like Gizmo's then you will be in trouble....especially in the future. Even track days don't like noise...and TBH, IMO there really is no need for it.

Post by **Gizmo** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:03 pm

Oh there is need! for power gains and a grinning face

Post by **widowmaker** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 9:07 pm

There is need Gizmo if you have a very small willy

Oldskool J-EDM · Post by **Oldskool J-EDM** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 10:07 pm

danxs · Post by **danxs** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:11 pm

Gizmo wrote:Oh there is need! for power gains and a grinning face

i dont think you will notice mega power difference on a mildly tuned street engine with a normal exhaust (de catted with silencing box) and the drain pipe!!

Post by **Gizmo** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:12 pm

i honestly did! the power gained from the spec to, is really noticable compared to the standard bore and savage back box

danxs · Post by **danxs** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:20 pm

i wasnt saying over standard, i meant a normal aftermarket exhaust that isnt silly loud

i went from stock vt exhaust with cat to my mongoose which is decatted and havent really noticed much power, but it is restrictive on the b20.

i was just implying that you dont need a spec 2 to get some power out the engine, and that on a mildly tuned engine the exhaust wont make too much difference if you get what i mean

WELLZ · Post by **WELLZ** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:24 pm

Oldskool J-EDM wrote:
WELLZ wrote:My mate an MOT tester, and has just told me there is new legislation that an exhaust cannot be louder than an OEM system? Whether this only apply to cars over a certain age, i dont know?
Re-read my post...it is explanined there...this rule has stood since 1970.

....They have not finalised the 2010 legislation:...because they are trying to enforce a measurable noise limit by vehicle model and chassis No..... the problem is that some vehicles OEM exhausts design may change throughout the life/course of its manufacture...and hence dB output may differ....although the model and chassis No. of the vehicle will stay the same.

Thats great. Not that this will cause a problem with me anyhow!

EE9 CVC · Post by **EE9 CVC** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:29 pm

The biggest difference I have noticed is when swiching from stock VT manifold on my B16B to a 2.25" 4-1. Made a very noticable difference.

WELLZ wrote:Not that this will cause a problem with me anyhow!

How do you figure?

WELLZ · Post by **WELLZ** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:33 pm

As said above, my mate is an mot tester lol!

EE9 CVC · Post by **EE9 CVC** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:39 pm

Jammy

Post by **Gizmo** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:40 pm

My uncle tests all my cars

WELLZ · Post by **WELLZ** » Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:44 pm

lol, he obviously tests my cars properly and will fail them, but its just emissions and noise etc he sometimes turns a blind eye to!

Post by **Marc_EE9** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:13 am

WELLZ wrote:lol, he obviously tests my cars properly and will fail them, but its just emissions and noise etc he sometimes turns a blind eye to!

emissions it doesnt matter as its pre 93...?

i know a few testers, so never really a big deal, although it was this year!