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Old 22-12-2005, 02:00 PM
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@ around 90mph I start to get quite a bit of wind noise, its hard to describe a bit like the windows not quite closed. My old S2 used to do the exact same thing just from the passenger door? Any ideas??
Old 22-12-2005, 02:06 PM
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Thats about normal for a Ford

I need ear plugs in my car and thats @ 70 mph
thats when it runs
Old 22-12-2005, 02:16 PM
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i get it, all i can suggest is new door seals etc, does not bother me
as i usually have window down an inch all the time any way

just turn your music up
Old 22-12-2005, 03:48 PM
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It's when you notice a leak that it's a problem
Old 22-12-2005, 04:13 PM
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check the alignment of the door first if its out then...

open the door, close the window, standing on the inside face of the door and putting your knee on the top left hand corner of the door card, pull the frame towards you bend the frame of the door in VERY slightly

DONT GO HEAVY HANDED repeat if necessary
Old 22-12-2005, 04:37 PM
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You normally get this wind noise at speed if the door slightly sticks out further than the A-pillar (when looking at the front of the car)

The faster you go the more the door tries to open up letting air in and causing a wind noise.

Cheers

Paul
Old 23-12-2005, 03:11 PM
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Don't do it with the window closed it'll shatter!!!

Do it with window fully open
Old 23-12-2005, 03:27 PM
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You need to replace your wind deflectors and a new door seal. I need to replace my driver side door seal, the passenger side is spot on, no wind noise even at 160. So I have been told lol
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kiddie: U shouldnt be going over 70 anyway
Old 24-12-2005, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by safechav
kiddie: U shouldnt be going over 70 anyway
lol
Old 24-12-2005, 12:57 PM
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Don't ask me how i know my car tops out at 130 on the rev limiter in 5th though ok
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yeah replace the seals on the A pilar, teh rubber splits away from teh plastic that attatches it, i did, loads better now!!

just a couple of lil rivets, dunno if u can still get em new, i got em 'nearly new' off a scrapper
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Originally Posted by James Raby
Don't do it with the window closed it'll shatter!!!

Do it with window fully open
indeed, OPEN WINDOW LOL my mistake.
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