Wind Noise
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Wind Noise
On my 2004 Coupe the wind noise on the passenger side with the roof off is deafening, raising the right side window 3/4 or more reduces it substantially, but I don't want to ride with the top off and the windows up.
Anyone have a easy solution?
Anyone have a easy solution?
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Wish I did have a solution for you. My coupe, with the top off, is not that bad.
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I have been working on a hidden vent system that won't back feed exhaust gas (during a stop) into the cockpit to help with air flow. The little side flap on the driver side is strictly for emergency decompression at best. As soon as I have a working concept, I will be asking people for advice on how to improve. Problem right now is the amount of cutting I think I will have to do to the rear tub area. And I am not willing to cut up my baby just yet.
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Originally Posted by GMDGary
On my 2004 Coupe the wind noise on the passenger side with the roof off is deafening, raising the right side window 3/4 or more reduces it substantially, but I don't want to ride with the top off and the windows up.
Anyone have a easy solution?
Anyone have a easy solution?
Nope, no solution here. Just don't leave anything loose around the cabin.
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Some people have tried those little devices that hold your hatch open about an inch or so without letting it flap in the wind, but I, like others, think it looks ugly. They also make a visor that snaps on to the top of the windshield and deflects the wind a little higher for less noise. Haven't heard any reviews on that yet.
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yes you can get an item from Midamerica that keeps the rear hatch open about 2 inches . . . I just tried mine last evening and it works great. Not a lot of experience but you should try one. 
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Originally Posted by jsdanehy
yes you can get an item from Midamerica that keeps the rear hatch open about 2 inches . . . I just tried mine last evening and it works great. Not a lot of experience but you should try one.
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Originally Posted by bekdad
Don't you get that warning on the DIC that says "hatch ajar"?
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You may want to go to www.corvettegadgetman.com
I have them and they work great in reducing wind noise.
I have them and they work great in reducing wind noise.
