What can I use to measure decibels?

[STi FR3AK]

When I get my car here to Germany, they'll test the exhaust @ idle and @ 3k to make sure it doesn't exeed 95db. I'm almost possitive it'll fail:| I've called inspection shops around Dallas and audio shops too. The audio shops said they only have equipment that measures over 130db so that won't help. What can I use or where can I buy something like this? When I have time I'll go to the inspectors here and see what equipment they're using and see how much it is. I sure don't want to spend hundreds for something I'll only use once

 

[Fair]

http://vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7694 = Sound Testing performed @ Vorshlag (in Dallas)

Click the second image above for one of the WOT drive-by tests. We've done this on about a dozen cars now and have found some interesting info.

Cheers,
Terry @ Vorshlag

 

[HolyCrapItsFast]

If you just want a quick check that's pretty accurate (but by no means an official meter) and if you have and iPhone you can download an app call Decibel.

 

[STi FR3AK]

http://vorshlag.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7694 = Sound Testing performed @ Vorshlag (in Dallas)

Cheers,
Terry @ Vorshlag

Thanks, how much would yall charge to test my car, standing 10' behind the vehicle @ idle and 3k? I looked at yalls website and couldn't find an address nor on google maps. Can you pm me a price for those quick tests and an address please

If you just want a quick check that's pretty accurate (but by no means an official meter) and if you have and iPhone you can download an app call Decibel.

Cool Thanks.

 

[Fair]

Thanks, how much would yall charge to test my car, standing 10' behind the vehicle @ idle and 3k? I looked at yalls website and couldn't find an address nor on google maps. Can you pm me a price for those quick tests and an address please

Just send me a note to sales (at) vorshlag (dot) com and we can get see about your test. :tup:

 

[STi FR3AK]

thanks, sent

 

[06STI360]

I downloaded a decibel meter for my Droid and cold start idle is 104 decibels! No wonder my neighbors hate me.

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[STi FR3AK]

I think my idle is 1k rpm too