after switching to essentially an unmuffled straight pipe, i thought i should get some ear plugs. now, i'm actually going to do it. are there different types of plugs? earplugs for different applications? i've checked a couple different vendors, but didn't find anyone selling them. any ideas?

 

I use the foam type from home depot. Usually come with about 3 pair.

 

:smacks head:

i'm not very smart. you'll have to excuse me, i'm not feeling well.

 

I want to get a few of the nice sets that they give to airport employees, but for now I'm using the large supply of disposable foam jobbers I swiped from my DOE job last summer. I'm in the same boat as you, Travis. Straight piped asstastic Miata with a crush-bent turndown. If it blows sound at Gateway I won't be surprised, but with the new definite rules for exit after the subframe it's worth a shot at pointing it at the ground.

 

An audiologist could make you a set of ear molds - custom-fitted plugs.

Mrs. Splat made a set for me a while back - I was her guinea pig, and they don't dampen quite well enough for shooting, but work great for yard work and track stuff - they're probably in the 26-28 dB NRR range.

She also made a set for Willard that seemed to fit better - I need to get a review from him.

They won't be cheap, but you'll have plugs you can use over and over again. With practice, they're also much faster to put in than the foam plugs.

I'll try to get a picture up of mine tomorrow.

 

If you go to http://www.aerostitch.com and do a search for earplugs. They have a good selection. This is where I get mine for motorcyle riding. You can get 25 of the tapered molded foam for about $8. I purchased the sample package and like the Moldex Rocket uncorded myself.

 

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The best hearing protection I have even worn.
They are made to fit 'your' ear and are hardly noticeable.

I use them at the track / on the job site / at concerts.

 

I use the "Hearos" brand. Seem to block better than the standard foam home depot type. It's honestly going to come down to just how loud your car is what you end up needing to block out the noise.

 

I've been using the Hearos brand for a few years as well. So far, so good.

 

The turn down on my ITR is under the car, right behind my ****...and it is loud!

I use the cheapo simple foam plugs and they work great. I suggest you find a set tethered together with a plastic cord. This makes them easier to keep up with and easier to remove from your ears when you sink them in snug and deep for best effectiveness.