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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 01:18 PM
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My sons girlfriend complains about windnoise on the passenger side of the z06 at high speeds, is this a common problem, normal noise in this series? I didn't have the same issue on the last c-5 but I didn't really drive it at these speeds. thanks for any input
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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I get the same thing. I think its normal, at least I hope so.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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mine does it at speeds above 100.
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 11:57 PM
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Mine drove me nuts...Car had sat up for a while and the gaskets had curled up......Had dealer change gaskets....Much, much better now....Silicone on the gaskets helps...The glass can also be adjusted into the gaskets...Good Luck

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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 427t-top
My sons girlfriend complains about windnoise on the passenger side of the z06 at high speeds, is this a common problem, normal noise in this series? I didn't have the same issue on the last c-5 but I didn't really drive it at these speeds. thanks for any input
There is a tip in adjustment that will help cure most of the noise. A search should reveal some information on it. I did mine myself, not very difficult to do. As I recall one adjustment is on the bottom of the door and the other is behind the door reflector. Loosen one and turning out the other will bring the window tighter against the seals.

Very common issue.
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Old Jun 17, 2008 | 10:33 PM
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Girlfriends complaining is a common issue....
...Duct tape usually does the job.


As for the wind noise.. I've heard of a few others that have had the same problem.
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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by JGOAT
mine does it at speeds above 100.
Yep. Wind noise at about 110mph and above. If it's happening at speeds lower than that there's an issue. Otherwise I'd call it normal.
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