supra_aero Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 My supra has been complained about by the residents for being too loud. The poor de-catted blitz nur spec on the n/a has proven too much for my residents. Strangely the police officer who phoned me was very polite. I never rev it or drive it outside of unsociable hours - its always parked up by 8pm and leaves after about 12pm earliest so I'm surprised to have even got complaints about it. Scared to drive it now for fear of retaliation from these residents Don t know what to do really. Love the sound of it and not really willing to take the nur spec off. To be fair I had no response to the complaint - it is incredibly loud to be fair. Not sure what to do. If anyone has an exhaust control valve I'd massively appreciate it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Stick a bung in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 put one cat back in will quiet it down a little and as its a N/A wont have a massive effect on performance , you could always get a bung which are cheap and cut noise but still let it sound good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I've had complaints from neighbours about my various cars with loud exhausts, mainly my supra's and 200sx's. All I done was find out who it was that complained so I knew what house(s) to just coast by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 I tried to find out which house it was but he wouldn't tell me. Guess he didn't want it to get confrontational. Think its a polite warning at this stage. I was happy to explain the situation and do a work around with the person who complained as I understand if I am waking up their kids each time I get home that'd be fairly annoying. Being a property guy doing viewings and handy work at different houses at random times daily doesn't help the situation. May have to use a bung. Was hoping to avoid it. Or may park at another street. Or even alternate the streets its parked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I sympathise. I actually had 'hate mail' a couple of years ago, anonymous, of course! "why am I sitting on the drive reving it up in the morning..." etc. Mine's an NA too, fully decatted, custom exhaust. Just drive slower and keep the revs down as you go down the road The only other thing you can do is change the back box....or move! The only comfort for me was an EVO owner moved in around the corner who's even LOUDER!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Put the cats back in? The police will make you anyway if they take this any further in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fly Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 get a bung it makes quite a difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Sell it and buy a TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) You can buy adjustable flaps controlled by a motor that you can put in the exhaust. So you can close it while near home then open it up once out on the open road. My RS has one a stock. Great device. Someone on here fitted one to their supra a while ago. Let me do some searching. This is the sort of thing you need: http://www.xforce.com.au/cars/view_car/29 Guy in this thread did it to his supra: http://www.pistonheads.com/Gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=7&t=1208007&nmt= Good luck Edit: Available here: http://www.driftworks.com/qtp-electronic-exhaust-cutout-bypass-valve-and-y-pipe.html Edited November 19, 2013 by jimojameso (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikue Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Change the tailpipe so the gasses flow down to the pavement. Kills a few decibels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Put the cats back in? The police will make you anyway if they take this any further in the future. Why? It's an NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 (edited) This is what I got through the door instead of a police phone call, the late at night they are referring to is between 7-8.30pm I spoke to a few neighbours and they said they have no problems, so I knew which neighbour it was. Instead of changing any of my exhausts I just got my mates round with there subaru's lol Edited November 19, 2013 by drift_bear (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Add an extra silencer in - easy. I bought this for my Nur Spec for the same reason but in the end I did a complete new exhaust.... http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?249204-3-quot-Magnaflow-Stainless-Steel-Exhaust-Silencer&highlight=magnaflow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Found them driftworks sell them http://www.driftworks.com/qtp-electronic-exhaust-cutout-bypass-valve-and-y-pipe.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Why? It's an NA. What does being an NA have to do with anything? It needs cats to pass an MOT test. If you get sent to an MOT station with a producer, even a 'friendly' MOT station won't be stupid enough to risk getting in bother over this. It won't make any difference to the performance of an NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 What does being an NA have to do with anything? It needs cats to pass an MOT test. If you get sent to an MOT station with a producer, even a 'friendly' MOT station won't be stupid enough to risk getting in bother over this. It won't make any difference to the performance of an NA. There is no cat test for the N/A. The engine isn't listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 turbo it, screeamer pipe, then they will love you !.. im suprised i aint had any complaints about my 350z, thats louder then my supra! i live in a elderly neighbourhood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I'm nearly sure David P has a bung for sale at the minute... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safcdixon Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Tell them to deal with it, its not like your leaving the house late or early is it, these poeple clearly have far to much time on their hands imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 it needs cats to pass an MOT test. Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Supes Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 I used to stealth mode my Renault 5 GTT late at night.... as soon as I turned onto my road, I could cut the engine and coast all way down my road with enough speed to get onto my drive. The neighbours were still celebrating when they found out I sold it. Oh well, they're going to love Supes when she's BPU'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Excellent suggestions guys. That silencer thing sounds perfect. I'll order one of those. Perfect Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimojameso Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 No worries. Should stop them moaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Tell them to deal with it, its not like your leaving the house late or early is it, these poeple clearly have far to much time on their hands imo I agree with you to be fair. But can't be bothered with the hassle. They wont like when the rx7 turns up in Jan - haha At least they had the decency to write that note to be fair. I prefer a friendly caution then a scratched/dented car to come back to. So all is good (so far!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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