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Old May 21, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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does anybody else have this problem. no matter what speed im at I can hear wind coming in my passenger window seal. It gets louder the faster i go. and when i get up to around 160mph the wind like comes under the window and the window like gets off track. and i have to roll my window down and back up to get it back on track. is it the window seal or what? I cant get over 140mph now with out it trying to come out.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 04:30 PM
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does anybody else have this problem. no matter what speed im at I can hear wind coming in my passenger window seal. It gets louder the faster i go. and when i get up to around 160mph the wind like comes under the window and the window like gets off track. and i have to roll my window down and back up to get it back on track. is it the window seal or what? I cant get over 140mph now with out it trying to come out.
try crazy glue, it's made just for you!
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Old May 21, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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Yea that might work....lol....
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Old May 21, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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Oh yeah, and stop bragging.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 04:47 PM
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While I in no way condone these speeds unless you are on a track, when windows should be down anyway, it sounds like the window clip needs to be adjusted. At speed the window pulls outward due to vacuum around the car.

If you have a dealer do it, tell 'em it happens at 70mph.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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Oh yeah, and stop bragging.
lol... im not bragging. all z06's have the potential to go that fast or faster. im just saying i drive fast. if i have a open road and im by myself i like to push limits. i just dont want my window falling out at that speed. and i dont like the windows down at that speed.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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Old May 21, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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Same issue here. I have read before on the forum there is a way to adjust how far the window goes up when it closes. Someone will surely chime in and tell you how to adjust the window. Although mine has never been pulled off track even at those speeds. Good luck and keep me informed on how it works out because I will have to be doing the same process when I get a free moment!! Thanks, Dan
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Old May 21, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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just hate it when that happens and my convertible top blows up like a hot air balloon so you can see me coming
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Old May 21, 2006 | 07:59 PM
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fyi : Window adjustment

Minor (use this procedure when the window height is off less than 0.12in or 3mm.)

1- Open the door and remove the small front access plug and the rear access plug from the underside of the door.

2- Adjust the front and the rear window regulator jack screws equally.

3- Close the door and check the window alignment.

4- Open the door and install the access plugs.


Major.

1 remove door trim panel.

2- Reconnect the window switch to the harness

3- Raise the door window

4- Remove the window clamp sight access plug

5- Loosen the window clamps

6- Close the door

7- With the aid of an assistant standing outside of the vehicle position the window to the door opening.

8- From the inside of the vehicle tighten the window clamp

9- Open the door and install the window clamp sight access plugs

10- Install the door trim panel.

11- Perform minor height and minor tip-in adjustments as necessary.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Cscokd
just hate it when that happens and my convertible top blows up like a hot air balloon so you can see me coming

lol... good luck with the convertible.. and thank you vette747. i will try it and let you know it went. oh and speedyD let me know how your went if you do yours....
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Old May 22, 2006 | 12:36 AM
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WOW,...........I had this same problum when my car was NEW! I took it back to the dealer and as Id bought one of the extended warentys, they fixed It no problum!!(new seals) Be advised,....I ALSO had to have new window seals put in one month later,..... the car was still NEW!!!
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Old May 22, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by vette747
fyi : Window adjustment

Minor (use this procedure when the window height is off less than 0.12in or 3mm.)

1- Open the door and remove the small front access plug and the rear access plug from the underside of the door.

2- Adjust the front and the rear window regulator jack screws equally.

3- Close the door and check the window alignment.

4- Open the door and install the access plugs.


Major.:
1 remove door trim panel.

2- Reconnect the window switch to the harness

3- Raise the door window

4- Remove the window clamp sight access plug

5- Loosen the window clamps

6- Close the door

7- With the aid of an assistant standing outside of the vehicle position the window to the door opening.

8- From the inside of the vehicle tighten the window clamp

9- Open the door and install the window clamp sight access plugs

10- Install the door trim panel.

11- Perform minor height and minor tip-in adjustments as necessary.
I agree adjust it because even at 165 plus it should be tight
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Old May 22, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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Dealer service history on mine showed the prev. owner took it in a few times for this.. and it still leaks at interstate speeds.

I found that if I put the AC on recirculate, it goes away.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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Windows down here at any speeds over 100, oh wait, the windows are down all the time. Do I even have any side windows any more??

take it too the track and be safe, then let er rip.
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
Windows down here at any speeds over 100, oh wait, the windows are down all the time. Do I even have any side windows any more??

take it too the track and be safe, then let er rip.

I love driving fast. i usually keep my windows up b/c i love hearing that engine roar with out all the wind. but if it keeps my windows from falling out at high speeds i guess it is worth it. but right now im not worried about it i had a flat tire. and i gotta wait to get my new ones. so i plugged it and wont so over 70mph...lol...
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