So at 173mph...
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
So at 173mph...
I'm sure it does it there to cause at 60mph, i can hear air coming in at the top of my window, at 80 it gets worse, and progressively worse the faster you go. You can feel the air coming in at 70. This is driving me INSANE!!!! Does anyone know how i can fix this?! It's like the window needs to be closed tighter to the trim/molding. 
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From: Murphy TX
Ok, I think I gathered you have wind noise at highway speeds? 
You can tighten the clip that holds the window in (i.e. bend it in further such that it puts more pressure on the window. That frequently helps. For us coupe owners often the w-stripping gets torn in back, but you shouldn't have that problem.
Hope this helps.
You can tighten the clip that holds the window in (i.e. bend it in further such that it puts more pressure on the window. That frequently helps. For us coupe owners often the w-stripping gets torn in back, but you shouldn't have that problem.
Hope this helps.
Last edited by yellow01; May 15, 2007 at 02:47 PM.
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You can adjust the pressure the side window puts on the rubber. Each door has adjustments at the bottom but you will need instructions...
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That would be the exact solution... now where are the directions? lol
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Here you are:
1. Position window fully up
2. Remove large access plug from under the front door
3. Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut
4. Remove the reflector from the trim panel
5. Loosen the jack screw jam nut
6. Adjust tip in with the jack screw
Did i really get that in my email before it was posted?!
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Here you go ...
Good luck...
Process:
1. Position window fully up.
2. Remove large access plug from under the front door.
3. Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut.
4. Remove the reflector from the trim panel.
5. Loosen the jack screw jam nut.
6. Adjust tip in with the jack screw.
> Turn the jackscrew clockwise to tip the window outward.
> Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to tip the window inward.
> One turn equals approximately .04in change at the top or the window
> Tighten the jack screw jam nut.
> Lower the window.
9.Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut.
10. Raise the window and check the alignment.
11. Install the access plug under the front of the door.
12. Install the reflector in the door trim panel.
Good luck... Process:
1. Position window fully up.
2. Remove large access plug from under the front door.
3. Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut.
4. Remove the reflector from the trim panel.
5. Loosen the jack screw jam nut.
6. Adjust tip in with the jack screw.
> Turn the jackscrew clockwise to tip the window outward.
> Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to tip the window inward.
> One turn equals approximately .04in change at the top or the window
> Tighten the jack screw jam nut.
> Lower the window.
9.Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut.
10. Raise the window and check the alignment.
11. Install the access plug under the front of the door.
12. Install the reflector in the door trim panel.
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Here you go ... Good luck...
Process:
1. Position window fully up.
2. Remove large access plug from under the front door.
3. Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut.
4. Remove the reflector from the trim panel.
5. Loosen the jack screw jam nut.
6. Adjust tip in with the jack screw.
> Turn the jackscrew clockwise to tip the window outward.
> Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to tip the window inward.
> One turn equals approximately .04in change at the top or the window
> Tighten the jack screw jam nut.
> Lower the window.
9.Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut.
10. Raise the window and check the alignment.
11. Install the access plug under the front of the door.
12. Install the reflector in the door trim panel.
Good luck... Process:
1. Position window fully up.
2. Remove large access plug from under the front door.
3. Loosen the window regulator front channel mounting nut.
4. Remove the reflector from the trim panel.
5. Loosen the jack screw jam nut.
6. Adjust tip in with the jack screw.
> Turn the jackscrew clockwise to tip the window outward.
> Turn the jack screw counterclockwise to tip the window inward.
> One turn equals approximately .04in change at the top or the window
> Tighten the jack screw jam nut.
> Lower the window.
9.Tighten the window regulator channel front mounting nut.
10. Raise the window and check the alignment.
11. Install the access plug under the front of the door.
12. Install the reflector in the door trim panel.
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Ok, I think I gathered you have wind noise at highway speeds?
You can tighten the clip that holds the window in (i.e. bend it in further such that it puts more pressure on the window. That frequently helps. For us coupe owners often the w-stripping gets torn in back, but you shouldn't have that problem.
Hope this helps.
You can tighten the clip that holds the window in (i.e. bend it in further such that it puts more pressure on the window. That frequently helps. For us coupe owners often the w-stripping gets torn in back, but you shouldn't have that problem.
Hope this helps.
I can only imagine what my Vert would sound like at that speed!!!
It is bad enough at 120!
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You can also adjust the blowout clip if need be. 
SLIGHTLY tap it with something (hammer, back of screwdriver) of course protect the clip from damage first. The blowout clip is the little black thing at the top of your window. It holds the window in place at speed.
As for noise at 173, I don't know never gone that fast before.
That said I have gone 172 
and it's loud.
SLIGHTLY tap it with something (hammer, back of screwdriver) of course protect the clip from damage first. The blowout clip is the little black thing at the top of your window. It holds the window in place at speed. As for noise at 173, I don't know never gone that fast before.
That said I have gone 172 and it's loud.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
You can also adjust the blowout clip if need be. SLIGHTLY tap it with something (hammer, back of screwdriver) of course protect the clip from damage first. The blowout clip is the little black thing at the top of your window. It holds the window in place at speed.
As for noise at 173, I don't know never gone that fast before. That said I have gone 172 and it's loud.
SLIGHTLY tap it with something (hammer, back of screwdriver) of course protect the clip from damage first. The blowout clip is the little black thing at the top of your window. It holds the window in place at speed. As for noise at 173, I don't know never gone that fast before.
That said I have gone 172 and it's loud. Just to make it clear... i have not done 173mph, i was just trying to get your attention
Did the adjustment tonight, i'll know in the morning if it worked.
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From: Navasota TX
Horrible
At 150 you would be better off having the top down. Im having the same problem but with one extra little deal. When I shut my doors on my 2000 vert I have to push the windows in to get them inside of the canvas at the corner where the top and window meet. Will this same procedure work to remedy the problem?
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If any of you wind blown guys want the instructions with pics here's some good links;
http://www.theredlion.us/window_blowout_clip.htm
http://www.theredlion.us/TipIn.htm
http://www.theredlion.us/window_blowout_clip.htm
http://www.theredlion.us/TipIn.htm
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
Well its DEFINITELY alot better... but it still needs some more adjusting. Once I got doing it though, its a little bit more simple than the instructions listed.
- Undo the reflector
- Undo the 10mm nut
- Turn the 4mm hex clockwise (top of window out) or counterlockwise (top of window in) according to which way you need to go
- Put the nut back on and tighten it down
- Put the reflector back on.
- Undo the reflector
- Undo the 10mm nut
- Turn the 4mm hex clockwise (top of window out) or counterlockwise (top of window in) according to which way you need to go
- Put the nut back on and tighten it down
- Put the reflector back on.
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From: Biloxi MS Theres something happenin' here, What it is ain't exactly clear.....
The nut behind the reflector only does the back end of your window.
There is a rubber plug under the door, towards the front that handles the front side of your window.
There is a rubber plug under the door, towards the front that handles the front side of your window.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Bedford TX
I just needed the rear part of my door adjusted. Maybe i read those directions earlier wrong, or something.
