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  • ...ntegrating Sound Level Meter dB(A) Brüel Kjær 2225.jpg|thumb|130px|right|[[Sound level meter]] used in measuring noise]] '''Roadway noise''' is the collective sound energy emanating from [[motor vehicle]]s. In the USA it contributes more to
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  • ...road racing season. So here finally back after 44 years is the tantalizing sound (hear below) of a bike of which only 4 were built. == Sound Recorded by Theo Jonkhart, Netherlands on April 6 1967 ==
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  • ...orldwide for exhaust system performance build quality and industry leading sound quality.'''
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  • ...hen the solid object is moving through the fluid at or near the [[speed of sound]] in that fluid. The overall drag of an object is characterized by a [[dim
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  • ...e it ignores important dynamic and compliant effects, but the principle is sound for low speed manoeuvres.
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  • ...old with [[trumpet]] shaped exits that [[Amplifier|amplify]] the "Psshhhh" sound, these designs are normally marketed towards the tuner crowd. For some owne The unique sound caused by a blowoff valve (but not a compressor bypass valve) sometimes com
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  • ...crank angle of 180°. This leads to fewer vibrations but uneven firing. The sound of these engines is distinctly different.
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  • ...attended the world championship race at Monza in 1961. Captivated by the sound of the MV Agusta's four stroke engine ridden by Provini, Tamburini devoted
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  • *[http://webmasterei.com/en/tools/ipa Online keyboard] with [[MP3]] sound files for IPA symbols ...VowelsandConsonants/course/chapter1/chapter1.html IPA chart] with [[AIFF]] sound files for IPA symbols
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  • ...ngle of 180°. This leads to fewer vibrations but uneven firing. The engine sound of these engines is distinctively different.
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  • ...rakes. This has led to special [[muffler]]s on trucks that also muffle the sound of the compression release engine brake. Also, some engines use a butterfly
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  • ..., and [[hypersonic]] when the flow speed is much greater than the speed of sound. Aerodynamicists disagree over the precise definition of hypersonic flow; ...the [[heat capacity ratio]]. The ratio of the flow speed to the speed of sound was named the [[Mach number]] after [[Ernst Mach]], who was one of the firs
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  • ...ype was running on the streets of [[Turin]] in Autumn of 1944. The yapping sound of the engine's short stubby exhaust inspired the name ''Cucciolo'' ("littl
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  • |Music ||Sound of a [[Ferrari]] ...transmission, proving that the sound was dubbed. It is suggested that the sound was dubbed with the noise of Lelouch's [[Ferrari 275|275GTB]], which has a
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  • ...wer in a narrow RPM range. This made the car difficult to handle, but the sound made by the small 16 cylinders has been described as 'unforgettable.'
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  • ...long, drum or rotor damage (usually accompanied by an unpleasant grinding sound or sensation) will be the typical result.
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  • *[[Aerfer Sagittario 2]]--(1956) All-metal development of Sagittario. Broke sound barrier.
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  • ...ants compete for the loudest, highest quality reception or most innovative sound systems. ...interior of a car. for example; removing the back seats to make room for a sound system, or taking out the front seats and replacing them with racing seats
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  • ...ainst the Deauville. Compared with [[Ferrari]] and [[Lamborghini]] neither sound nor a character were correct. The result was finally a maximum annual sales
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  • ...considered one of the first Italian engineer able to develop a technically sound engine. In the past he was also a talented race driver participating in num
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  • ==Introduction of sound== ...Italian cinema produced less interesting works despite the introduction of sound, and it was only at the end of the [[1920s]] that some innovative films wer
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  • ...of Europe", it is the only great urban space in a European city where the sound is of human voices talking.
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  • ...arge block American V8s, and V6s of different types, all highly tuned. The sound of this class thundering down the straight is enough to make some fans go w
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  • ...rows spaced 180 degrees apart, accounting for the higher pitched, smoother sound of [[IRL]] engines compared to [[NASCAR]] engines, for example. In engines
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  • ...tes in the combustion chamber creating a characteristic metallic "pinging" sound.
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  • ...u climb aboard the Centauro. Start the engine and listen to that beautiful sound from the pair of Lafranconi exhaust pipes. In spite of its 493 pound dry we
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  • At the time the Supermono was designed, a European Supermono Cup existed (Sound of Singles). This was a support event to the [[World Superbike Championship
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  • ...Enrico Cavalotti, was satisfied. He found the colours a bit bright but the sound good and compact. For his colleague Dino Villatico of the leftwing ''[[La R
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  • ...were substantial changes In the following years: remote-controlled doors, sound proofing and thermal insulation, air conditioned, reclining seats, heating,
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  • ...w, high-efficiency [[air filter]]s. Muffler modifications will change the sound of the car's engine, usually making it louder; for some tuners this is in i
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  • ...y outperformed his Brazilian team-mate, but Massa on occasion demonstrated sound pace. In 2005 he remained with Sauber, but in an uneventful season was unab
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  • *The effect of a shock absorber at high (sound) frequencies is usually limited by using a compressible gas as the working
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  • ...d]] from an applied [[force]], or the vibration of an ear in response to [[sound]]. A practitioner of the discipline is known as a '''[[mechanician]]'''.
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  • ...ing cues from Ford and includes amenities such as ABS, climate control, CD sound system, power windows, locks, and leather seats. Production was expected to
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  • ...dard equipment, meaning that it was devoid of a radio, air-conditioning or sound deadening and featured carbonfibre molded seats, helping to make it 125 kil .... Models included special "Alpine Edition" cars with advanced Alpine brand sound systems, a VTR and VTR roadster which used leftover SE 30 components, a "Vi
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  • ...ials and as corporate promotional vehicles including a car with a complete sound system for Vox guitar amplifiers and a drivable roadster in the shape of a
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  • ...ing at different speeds, the teeth will fail to engage and a loud grinding sound will be heard as they clatter together. For this reason, a modern dog clut ...ion. In spite of all forward gears being always meshed, they do not make a sound that can be easily heard above the engine noise. By contrast, reverse gears
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  • <td valign=top><font face="Arial" size=-1>LHD, sound example</font></td> <td valign=top><font face="Arial" size=-1>LHD, restored, generally sound</font></td>
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  • ...ears ago I was relaxing on holiday in France when I heard the unmistakable sound of a number of old motorcycles pulling into the village square. I ran up to
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  • ...ition. "Blipping" the engine on and off gave the characteristic sputtering sound as though the engine was nearly stalling, though it did not stall as quickl
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  • ...ears but the [[thrust bearings]] involved gave out a characteristic "zing" sound almost like a [[hairdryer]].
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  • ...too mechanically complex to survive in racing environments, the theory was sound, and would appear in Formula One a few years later, first in [[Colin Chapma
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  • <!-- Description of the sound set of the language can include phoneme charts and example words for each p ===Historical sound changes===
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  • ...es the flow of air in the vehicle, but also controls the experience of the sound from the twelve-cylinder engine. The wind deflector, on the other hand, del
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  • ...the resulting lack of feedback about vehicle speed provided by [[engine]] sound. One magazine described it as sounding like driving a powerboat when accele
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  • ...s manufactured prior to 1942 that could be had cheaply. Many of these had sound bodies and frames and had been junked for mechanical reasons, since the [[r
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  • ...ears but the [[thrust bearings]] involved gave out a characteristic "zing" sound almost like a [[hairdryer]].
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  • ...gma attached to the term 'station wagon', and attempt to make these models sound more exciting. In Europe, a few manufacturers, notably [[Alfa Romeo]], have
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  • * [http://pugetsoundtrialers.com/ Puget Sound Trialers]
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  • ...music of ''[[The Spy Who Loved Me]]'', titled "Bond 77", featured a disco sound, reflecting a style of music which was very popular at the time. Likewise,
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  • ...ered car which achieved 763 mph for the mile (1.6&nbsp;km), breaking the [[sound barrier]].
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  • ...it was quite bulky. Its distinctive shape and the characteristic puffing sound when the brake is released (as the train pipe has to be recharged with air)
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  • ...conds. All engines, but especially the V6 versions have a beautiful engine sound!
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  • ...of both the bodywork and the interior, for the performance, technology and sound of the six-cylinder twin-cam engine, and &mdash; perhaps ironically &mdash;
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  • ...ar. This was a shame, as it combined the [[De Tomaso Mangusta|Mangusta]]'s sound mechanicals and (almost as) striking looks with a larger engine and a more
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  • ...this year: the [[Autobianchi A111]] and [[Autobianchi A112]]. Those names sound perhaps a bit uninspired compared to previous Autobianchis, and do not have
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  • ...imized through the use of a plastic windshield and windows and no carpets, sound system or door handles were installed although the cars did have air condit
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  • In 1965 [[Norman Wanstall]] received an [[Academy Award for Sound Editing]] for work on the film. The [[American Film Institute]] has also ho |1965 || Won || [[Academy Award for Sound Editing]] || [[Norman Wanstall]]
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  • ...d label. The guttural sounds produced in this form make a truly remarkable sound, similar to Tuvan (Mongolia)throat singing. Another polyphonic style of sin
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  • ...by a [[Harley-Davidson]] engine, called the ''phat-phati'' because of the sound it makes. However this is almost extinct because of the amount of pollution
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  • ...may fail to perform acceptably whereas the production design may have been sound. A counter-intuitive idea is that prototypes may actually perform acceptab
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  • ...and back, a sound which is not part of Standard Italian. In Sicilian, this sound is written simply as "-dd-". For example, the Italian word '''bello''' is '
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  • *[[Parry Sound, Ontario| Parry Sound]] [http://www.sportbikerally.com/ Sportbike Rally]
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  • ...y?" on [[Monty Python's Previous Record]] (1972). It is here considered to sound rude due to the word "Wankel," which [[wanker|sounds dirty]] but is actuall
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  • ...a unique and appealing [http://www.thecreeper.net/laverda/jota1000.wav '''sound'''], with the unfortunate side effect of heavy vibration anad a fairly low
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  • ...f the 20th century, Italian classical music had forged a distinct national sound that was decidedly Romantic and melodic. As typified by the operas of Verdi ...a New Aesthetic of Music'', discussed the use of electrical and other new sound sources in future music. He spoke of his dissatisfaction with the constrain
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  • ...ly creeps. The bulkhead between the engine and cabin is double-skinned for sound and heat insulation. It works so well that you can hold a normal conversati
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  • ...wered by the Offenhauser engines. The crowd favorite Novi, with its unique sound and look, was powerful car of the decade that dominated time trials. Howeve
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  • ...provided the driver was enthusiast enough to appreciate their particular "sound". ...rovided the driver was enthusiastic enough to appreciate their particular "sound".
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  • ...to high temperatures. Careful attention has been paid to the tuning of its sound, which has led to a harmonic rumble at idle speeds with a hint of the power
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  • ...ter regime. Its immersive exhibits include a walk-through WWI trench, with sound effects. In another room, a portrait of Stalin lies smashed on the ground.
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  • *Sound production was tested in an anechoic chamber, the car being subjected to st
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  • ...juries, when they occur, are typically very minor abrasions or burns. The sound of air bag deployment is very loud, in the range of 165 to 175 [[decibel]]s
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  • ...the chassis. The interior is stripped of extraneous seating, trim, carpet, sound deadening; anything that is not essential is removed to reduce weight.
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  • ...hions change, as do owners’ needs and it made more sense to rebody a still sound and exciting 8C 2300 chassis to meet a new need – or a new fashion – th
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  • ..., as with other Roger Moore Bond films, includes a more pop/disco-oriented sound; it was released as an album concurrent with the film's release and later o
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  • ...B326]], [[Piaggio Aero]] P166 and the line of Agusta-Bell helicopters. The sound-barrier by the AMI was broken with the introduction of the [[Lockheed]] [[F
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  • ..."Everything I had learned came together with my natural voice to make the sound I had been struggling so hard to achieve."
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  • -- Return speed of sound in metres per second at given altitude in feet. -- Table gives speed of sound in miles per hour at various altitudes:
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  • The exhaust silencer was modified to produce more marked and thrilling sound under hard usage whilst still delivering just the right comfort levels at c
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  • ...e "Cucciolo" (Italian for "puppy," in reference to the distinctive exhaust sound) to the public. The first Cucciolos were available alone, to be mounted on
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  • ...of writing the word, in preference to aluminum, which has a less classical sound."
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  • ...food at a moderate price. On the main drag in Barceloneta across from the sound. Great wine selection and paella. ...day, the decor is getting slightly shabby but the central concept remains sound. Service can be the first to go if busy so grab a sandwich before if you're
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  • ...tion DVD in which a number of [[headbutt]]s were restored and some violent sound effects were restored to their original levels. The rating was changed to a
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  • ...ore experimental sections of futuristic composition (The Brain Opera) and sound experiences. Highly recommended! Look for the happy hour. Take U1, U2, U4, ...useum offers a myriad of 'sound exhibits' where the visitor can manipulate sound waves, view electronic displays of 'brain operas' that you create yourself,
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  • ...out how hard and heart-breaking Paris-Roubaix could be. So dejected did he sound and so naive was the crew (who didn't know this was the umpteenth time the
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