Wind noise in a vert?
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Instructor
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Chandler AZ
Wind noise in a vert?
I recently bought a 2003 C5 vert and enjoy it thoroughly, except....
For the wind noise from around the door window/seals at highway speed. It's not too bad up to about 70 mph, but above that it's really a "bit much".
The other factor is outside wind. The other day I was on the freeway when there was a 30-40 mph wind blowing. It was just about impossible to hold a conversation.
Now for the question, does the window "tip-in" adjustment help in air leaks at the A pillar or at the rear of the window, or just along the top edge? I did the "dollar bill" test and the window fit is pretty good along the top, a little loose at the back edge.
Any other ideas?
Thanks, from a new guy.
Ken Edney
Chandler,AZ
For the wind noise from around the door window/seals at highway speed. It's not too bad up to about 70 mph, but above that it's really a "bit much".
The other factor is outside wind. The other day I was on the freeway when there was a 30-40 mph wind blowing. It was just about impossible to hold a conversation.
Now for the question, does the window "tip-in" adjustment help in air leaks at the A pillar or at the rear of the window, or just along the top edge? I did the "dollar bill" test and the window fit is pretty good along the top, a little loose at the back edge.
Any other ideas?
Thanks, from a new guy.
Ken Edney
Chandler,AZ
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From: O'Fallon Missouri
My 01 Vert isn't too noisy at speed. The previous owner (ScottN) ran auto weatherstip between the top and it's frame.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...er-speeds.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...er-speeds.html
Last edited by STL94LT1; Mar 21, 2010 at 05:06 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Fairless Hills PA.
My wifes 98 convt isn't to noisy. Still pretty tight with only 13,000 miles I guess.
You might try keeping it under 70 and don't drive on very windy days
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Wish I could suggest a cure for your noise problem.
You might try keeping it under 70 and don't drive on very windy days
.Wish I could suggest a cure for your noise problem.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Chantilly VA
OK i found a link, i'll try to add in here
www.theredlion.us/TipIn.htm
It looks like depending on how bad the leak is, you may not have to take the door panel off. Good luck. My 02 vert is not that noisey, it an adjustment sould help.
www.theredlion.us/TipIn.htm
It looks like depending on how bad the leak is, you may not have to take the door panel off. Good luck. My 02 vert is not that noisey, it an adjustment sould help.
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