MK-Ultra Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Hello people, i'm hoping some of you kind members can help me. I took my car for some driver training over the weekend at got to really open her up without fear of the police and loss of license!!! The only issue of the day was when I got upto 120mph there was a massive increase in wind noise. I stopped and made sure all the windows where shut, the boot was closed properly and nothing was hanging off my car! All seemed to be good so done another run and the same thing happpened again. It starts to creep in at about 110-115 and reaches its peak quickly at around 120mph. I couldn't really tell exactly where it was coming from, but sounded like it was above/behind my head. The person i was with couldn't really tell either. I would like to know what this is? is it just a issue with the areo of the car, and it happens with others or is it something that can be fixed? Not that I plan on doing 120 everywhere, but it's something that is buggung me. Many thanks, Lionel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernspeed Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Was your wife's mouth open at the time? Seriously though, first thing I'd check is for witness marks around door and boot sealing rubbers. Make sure you're getting good contact all the way around. Perhaps if the side window contact is very light in any position it could be getting sucked away from the seal at speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK-Ultra Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Ha Ha!! Thanks for that! I'll go out and have a good look over it too see if I spot anything. Thanks for the quick reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacW Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 My driver side window drops slightly at 85+ which increases the wind noise noticeably. There was talk of a successful fix for that on here some time ago but seeing as it doesn't bother me that much I didn't see the need to take my door apart. That and the fact that I'm about as useful with a toolkit as Stephen Hawkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Just do 119mph, problem solved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK-Ultra Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks for the replys. I've checked everything and all seem tight and secure, all the seals seem good. Yes i could just do 119mph but i dont wanna!! Has anybody else experienced this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks for the replys. I've checked everything and all seem tight and secure, all the seals seem good. Yes i could just do 119mph but i dont wanna!! Has anybody else experienced this? Yep, mine does it at anything over 80, and it's because the driver's window doesn't stop quite as high as the passenger window. it's done it ever since i replaced the window motor, so i'd imagine it was bacause i didn't do the reset quite right or something. when i can be arsed to have the door apart again i'll see if another reset fixes it. DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Aside from you maybe needing a window reset, wind noise does increase exponentially from 120 to the limiter. At 155 it really is rather loud! Bet my aero kit doesn't help though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I get the same problem, normally because the roof is down I think its common on quite a few cars, try the window reset just to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zugara Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I get the same problem, normally because the roof is down I think its common on quite a few cars, try the window reset just to be sure. Will you don't drive any faster than 70...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I get the same problem, normally because the roof is down I think its common on quite a few cars, try the window reset just to be sure. Will you don't drive any faster than 70...... Ask him how he lost his cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 That was a fluke back draft that caught me unawares as we crested the mountain top at 55mph, honest gov'nor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I get the same problem, normally because the roof is down I think its common on quite a few cars, try the window reset just to be sure. Will you don't drive any faster than 70...... Ask him how he lost his cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MK-Ultra Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share Posted October 3, 2011 That was a fluke back draft that caught me unawares as we crested the mountain top at 55mph, honest gov'nor Haha!! Thanks again for all the replys. I'm not planning on doing another day until the new year but i'll try the window reset before i do to see if it helps. I don't think its coming from the window although i was concentrating on my driving never driven over 110 before so doing 140 was quite a change, even if it was on a straight!!! At least others have had the same issues and its not just me! Cheers, Lionel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor austin Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 There is plenty of adjustment to stop any wind noise, not only can you adjust height but more importantly you can adjust how much the window kicks in at the top...its easy just remove the door card and make the adjustments...10-15 mins tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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