MY05 WRX - Howling Noise at speed ?
09 January 2005, 09:09 PM
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MY05 WRX - Howling Noise at speed ?
Still running in as under 1ki but I've noticed on the couple of occasions that around 95/100 (on a private test track of course) that there is a really loud howling noise which seems to be coming from the mirrors - is this normal on these cars / anything can be done about it as it's a wee bit annoying to say the least !
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09 January 2005, 09:18 PM
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Insulating tape on the wing mirrors..?
Hi.
I wonder if you've got the same problem as some of the Classics..? I picked up my MY00 yesterday and it has 'windy wing mirrors' at speed which is quite annoying, but I'd read about this and apparently some insulating tape might possibly come to the rescue.
With the mirrors folded, place some tape over the gap(s) in the plastic. You can't see the tape when the mirrors are in the usual position and it might give you back your peace and quiet.
Worth a quick fiddle I'd say.
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I wonder if you've got the same problem as some of the Classics..? I picked up my MY00 yesterday and it has 'windy wing mirrors' at speed which is quite annoying, but I'd read about this and apparently some insulating tape might possibly come to the rescue.
With the mirrors folded, place some tape over the gap(s) in the plastic. You can't see the tape when the mirrors are in the usual position and it might give you back your peace and quiet.
Worth a quick fiddle I'd say.
Regards,
Jonty
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10 January 2005, 05:21 PM
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I had, and still have every now and again, a really bad "howling" noise on my MY04 WRX. When I first posted, the most logical explanation seemed to be the VIN plate, which, according to one of the more learned scoobynetters, acted like a reed in a wind instrument, and howled like buggery at speeds over 120 (on a private road) ahem.
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10 January 2005, 07:01 PM
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I have noticed this twice now at high speed and each time there was a very high cross wind..!
I'd descride it as more of a circular saw noise.
On the subject of newage noises, anyone get the slight whine at precisely 62mph..?
Jason
I'd descride it as more of a circular saw noise.
On the subject of newage noises, anyone get the slight whine at precisely 62mph..?
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11 January 2005, 01:54 PM
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I've got the same problem: it's like blowing across the top of a bottle. The noise comes from the windows/window rubber as chris says. To prove this, the next time it happens wind down the windows a tiny amount and the noise will stop. I'm going to look at getting wind deflectors as windows down at 100+ (on private test track of course) is a bit noisy 
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On the subject of newage noises, anyone get the slight whine at precisely 62mph..?
Jason[/QUOTE]
Yep, and I had exactly the same on my 02 Bugeye.
Remains a mystery to me and my local Dealer
Jason[/QUOTE]
Yep, and I had exactly the same on my 02 Bugeye.
Remains a mystery to me and my local Dealer
11 January 2005, 03:37 PM
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one cause I heard of was wind whistling through the gap between the wing mirrors where they fold in.
the cure was to fold the mirror in, stick a piece of tape in the gap and then put the mirror back to its original place
wont hurt to try
the cure was to fold the mirror in, stick a piece of tape in the gap and then put the mirror back to its original place
wont hurt to try
11 January 2005, 07:22 PM
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The whowl noise stopped when i got the prodrive springs fitted as the front of the car is lowered more than the rear.
i used to watch my bonnet flap about at 90+ it doesnt move at all now
i used to watch my bonnet flap about at 90+
it doesnt move at all now
11 January 2005, 07:42 PM
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As to noise at certain speeds, I had this on a previous car you had to get a certain speed and then you would hear a whine. In the end I think it was either the tracking or the balance of the front tyres.
11 January 2005, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bartop
Still running in as under 1ki but I've noticed on the couple of occasions that around 95/100 (on a private test track of course) that there is a really loud howling noise which seems to be coming from the mirrors - is this normal on these cars / anything can be done about it as it's a wee bit annoying to say the least !
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cheers monkeh !
every time i am on scoobynet i spend money thanks to someone !
i now want prodrive or eibachs on y pppmy04 to stop my bonnet flap and mirror noise !
mind you,subaru really should of sorted this in the wind tunnel on a rally bred car capable of 150 mph, public roads are irrelivent
every time i am on scoobynet i spend money thanks to someone !
i now want prodrive or eibachs on y pppmy04 to stop my bonnet flap and mirror noise !
mind you,subaru really should of sorted this in the wind tunnel on a rally bred car capable of 150 mph, public roads are irrelivent
30 January 2005, 02:15 PM
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I had MY05 WRX PPP now for just under a week and I get this horrible wind noice at 120+ from the drivers door mirror too. Has there been a solution to this posted anywhere?
30 January 2005, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by flat-spot
I had MY05 WRX PPP now for just under a week and I get this horrible wind noice at 120+ from the drivers door mirror too. Has there been a solution to this posted anywhere?
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30 January 2005, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bartop
Still running in as under 1ki but I've noticed on the couple of occasions that around 95/100 (on a private test track of course) that there is a really loud howling noise which seems to be coming from the mirrors - is this normal on these cars / anything can be done about it as it's a wee bit annoying to say the least !
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Originally Posted by edthedoc
Has anyone tried the Subaru wind deflector strips? Do they work?
i would rather put up with the noise
only happens between 123 and 127
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31 January 2005, 10:22 AM
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surprised no one else has posted
the howl above 100-120mph is a shock wave vibration from the alumium bonnet against the plastic turbo intake.
if you are feeling brave, sit up and look over at the end of the bonnet whilst doing 120+mph. once you get over 140mph it goes away but then, perhaps the screaming of the engine and the passengers is probably drowning out the noise anyhow!
rd
if you are feeling brave, sit up and look over at the end of the bonnet whilst doing 120+mph. once you get over 140mph it goes away but then, perhaps the screaming of the engine and the passengers is probably drowning out the noise anyhow!
rd
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Originally Posted by Bartop
Still running in as under 1ki but I've noticed on the couple of occasions that around 95/100 (on a private test track of course) that there is a really loud howling noise which seems to be coming from the mirrors - is this normal on these cars / anything can be done about it as it's a wee bit annoying to say the least !
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That would be the bonnet vent. Known fault in all the magazines, bad design.
31 January 2005, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by FrenchBoy
It's good to see we've got a real concensus of opinion here!
I'm surprised no-one has mentioned the number plate yet.
I'm surprised no-one has mentioned the number plate yet.
Read it in car magazine when they reviewed the 05 model. The bonnet vent howls and the rear wing shakes at high speed.
31 January 2005, 12:28 PM
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Recently noticed a similar noise between 60-65 on my 05WRX. Originally only heard it at higher speeds but now seems to be happening more often. Kind of annoying, hope they come up with a solution.
31 January 2005, 01:36 PM
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it's the drivers window on mine, I tested it yesterday, got to about 120 and the noise appears and then if you lower the window it goes - not a solution I know but it must be the window. it's going into subaru next monday for 1k oil change and I will mentioned it to them.
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Originally Posted by rapiddescent
the howl above 100-120mph is a shock wave vibration from the alumium bonnet against the plastic turbo intake.
if you are feeling brave, sit up and look over at the end of the bonnet whilst doing 120+mph. once you get over 140mph it goes away but then, perhaps the screaming of the engine and the passengers is probably drowning out the noise anyhow!
rd
if you are feeling brave, sit up and look over at the end of the bonnet whilst doing 120+mph. once you get over 140mph it goes away but then, perhaps the screaming of the engine and the passengers is probably drowning out the noise anyhow!
rd
Paul