Didn't know where that whistle sound was coming from, but I absolutely love that sound! It appears most F-chatters don't like it. Thought the sound was coming from the air intake damper (the large disk that floats in the intake system). I live in Hawaii and F cars a very few and far between. My 83 Mondial QV Cab just rattles folks as it whistles by them - especially in a mountain tunnel! Perhaps the sound I get is unusually strong - but in my case it definitely means "racing form" to me. That sound is part of the reason I keep the car - and spend dollars on it! Of course, the Grigio with black leather and original one-place zippered leather cover really does let me cruise around at night almost incognito! Fun! jamtans
Could use a few pics. Sorry to resurrect this old thread but I couldn't find any templates of designs that would work. Perforate and roll the SS inserts isn't that difficult but I would like to see a picture of one that worked well, if it's out there. Thanks
Sorry no pics but, don't perforate the inserts. You can wrap the spring steel around a broom handle or something similar to the ID of the exhaust tips. Insert and they should expand to hold them tightly in place. I believe 6 inches in length should be sufficient.
Sorry guys I hear NOTHING in the MP3. Can you give me the starting numbers (seconds) into the piece where the chirp begins. Being over 50% deaf across the board and 100% at a few freqs is a problem sometimes. Thanx in Advance
My advice: turn your hearing aids off and you won't hear the high pitched sounds...yet still enjoy the rumble of the engine....works for me ;=)
I almost never wear mine as my ears destroy them fairly fast. At $6K a pair ...... that is 355 territory. Besides there is always lots going on around me I'd really rather NOT Hear.
18 gauge should work if you have some laying around. Give it a try, the main thing is that the steel should spring into place tightly when inserted in the exhaust tips.
Perhaps it's because I haven't been to a lot of auto races, but it sounds more like "someone stuck a whistle in my tailpipe" to me. I'm glad this thread popped up! I'll be making a set this weekend. If anyone else in Nor Cal wants a set PM me and I'll churn out a few more. Will trade for beer
This was a post by a member not sure who. He illustrated the whole process. I think he used 26 gauge? Wait I'll be right back I think I saved this thread for future use............ Here she is.... http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=68110 Thanks to GATSBY!!
