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Wind noise in Coupe?
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Wind noise in Coupe?
Hello, folks. I have a low-mile, garage-kept 2003 Coupe. As soon as I got the car a couple of years ago, I ditched the original run-flats for conventional radials, dropping the noise level inside the car substantially. But there is still a fair amount of noise in the cabin, and it SOUNDS like wind noise from around the hatch.
I freely admit my hearing is not that great anymore, and I know that sounds inside a car can be tricky to locate/identify, but maybe some of you can come back with your opinions and experiences. The hatch gaskets seem to be sealing, as onion-skin paper placed in the channel cannot be moved once the hatch is shut. Perhaps I should weld the hatch shut, or caulk it? (kidding).
Thanks, Ralph Boineau in central South Carolina
I freely admit my hearing is not that great anymore, and I know that sounds inside a car can be tricky to locate/identify, but maybe some of you can come back with your opinions and experiences. The hatch gaskets seem to be sealing, as onion-skin paper placed in the channel cannot be moved once the hatch is shut. Perhaps I should weld the hatch shut, or caulk it? (kidding).
Thanks, Ralph Boineau in central South Carolina
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From: South Carolina
I tend to have a lot of road noise in my coupe as well. I think a lot still comes from tire noise even though I got rid of the Goodyears and went to Michelins. I also get a lot around my targa top even though it seals pretty well.
Mine just tends to be noisy but most seems to come from road noise.
Mine just tends to be noisy but most seems to come from road noise.
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I get a bit of wind noise from the passenger side on my targa. Only an issue going 80 mph+ or when there is a good amount of wind.
Likely not the best seal or the window is not fully coming up - my windows even leak a little if I spray into it just right.
Fix is probably to get a little thicker seal.
Likely not the best seal or the window is not fully coming up - my windows even leak a little if I spray into it just right.
Fix is probably to get a little thicker seal.
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From: Redding CA
yup, you hit the nail on the head.
adjust the window tip in to get a better seal, you can also adjust the targa top to latch down tighter in the back if needed as well. GL!
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Check out how the targa top was put on. I have notice over the years I have to be very careful setting the top on. There is a tendency to pinch the weatherstripping at the upper back edge of the side windows. I have heard an air leak twice before and I found the weatherstripping pinched.
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Most likely the wind noise if coming from the side window area - where the hatch meets the window or the window meets the weatherstripping on the vertical side of the door.
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Get a roll of that wide blue painters masking tape,tape over the area that you think is making the noise,and go for a freeway run-If the noise goes away,you've found your leak,now you just need to figure out how to fix it.
Note: While just leaving the tape on WILL work,it is not considered "cool" in some circles.
Note: While just leaving the tape on WILL work,it is not considered "cool" in some circles.
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No kidding! I've always said that GM should have made a coupe with a "fixed" roof, and the removable one as an option......as with the T-Tops of the earlier Camaros/Firebirds.
And I'm not talking about the Z06, which for some unknown reason was not available with auto transmission.
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And I'm not talking about the Z06, which for some unknown reason was not available with auto transmission.
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