GC8 Wind Noise
 

I am getting wind noise through the drivers side window at any speed over 100kph.

How do I solve this as it gets extremely annoying when cruising on the freeway.

Buy some OEM wind deflectors

I ripped those off because they're so damn ugly!

:lol1: well, if its form over function you want then you're going to get wind noise.

Mine was only really noisy when doing 160mph on the Autobahn.

used to get it through the mirror put some padding behind the panel, also look to see if the rubber is split wen the window shut, were it touches the glass ???

You can take the door card off and adjust the window runners so it sits more snug to the door rubber just don't over do it as it will restrict the window shutting properly

Thanx buff & dexter... I will have a look at those and see if I can solve it.

Bit of masking tape over the front of the offending area to pin point the noise.
Over the glass where it meets the A pillar first to see if it's that,
Then over the mirror body where it sits next to the wing,
Then where the door sits next to the wing.
This should help you find the location before you start stripping it down needlessly

I'm with Buff01 on this possibly being down to the wing mirror. My96 WRX used to make a lot of wind noise through the passenger side and I traced it down to the wing mirror not being held on tight enough, and the foam padding inside the small triangle plastic cover not being positioned correctly. New plastic triangle with padding was only a few quid from the dealers. Goodluck and really hope its not the window seal. :thumb:

+1 You can adjust the window so the top of it closes in line with the mirror trim. You'll need to make sure it hits both stops in the correct way.

Then alter the angle of the glass so that it pushes into the rubber with more or less force. It's a balancing act between easy door close and no noise!

Mine used to be OK until you moved the window then it used to whistle. Had to open & close the door to shut it up again.

1/2 hour with some spanners and all was well.

A good idea would be to compare the position of your door glass to another car. Pay attention to the door gap as the glass touches the rubber and the height of the glass relative to the mirror.

Also inspect the rubber for wear marks. It could be that some one fitted it incorrectly recently and the old wear marks will help you figure out where the glass should sit.

Hope this helps... it is logical when you look at it!

Have someone sit in the passenger seat constantly blowing a vuvuzela. You'll soon forget about the wind noise.;)

:lol: pi55 taking b4st4rd! hahahaa! :luxhello:

He's in South Africa, it just seemed like the obvious solution...

Hahaha!

You don't even have to have someone in the passenger seat... just open the window and you'll hear some d!ckhead blowing one.