Notices
ScoobyNet General General Subaru Discussion

Advice cabin wind noise

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 9, 2009 | 10:16 PM
  #1  
IggyRB320's Avatar
IggyRB320
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,294
Likes: 0
From: South Wales
Question Advice cabin wind noise

Right, the whistle is back!!! MY07 STi Hawkeye

Anywhere near & ovet triple figures the dreaded whistle appears

Flicking the windows down (any of them) doesn't seem to have an affect & it seems too close to the cabin to be the wing mirrors, so i'm sure its the frameless windows & rubber seals. Unless someone can offer any other suspects!

It appears that this product has been used 'Krytox', so has anyone tried this lubricant on the rubber window seals? It's apparently used to keep them supple and less likely to let the wind squeeze/whistle through!

I'm getting fed up with the noise, although you never would have guessed!!!

Any other answers or suggestions welcome.
Hoping for serious answers only

Cheers,
Iggy

Last edited by IggyRB320; May 9, 2009 at 10:27 PM.
Reply
Old May 9, 2009 | 11:10 PM
  #2  
bushiwarrior's Avatar
bushiwarrior
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,991
Likes: 1
From: Belfast
Default

slow down maybe?
Reply
Old May 9, 2009 | 11:14 PM
  #3  
IggyRB320's Avatar
IggyRB320
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,294
Likes: 0
From: South Wales
Default

Thanks for your useless reply!
Reply
Old May 9, 2009 | 11:26 PM
  #4  
"Taylor"'s Avatar
"Taylor"
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,268
Likes: 0
From: Bridgend
Default

With my classic, i found that opening the door then closing it with the window fully up cures the problem. I used to get the whistling noise if i was driving along with the window down, then put it up while driving. Looks quite funny from behind when someone sees you opening your door a little then slamming it on the motorway.
Reply
Old May 10, 2009 | 07:30 AM
  #5  
madisonmonkey's Avatar
madisonmonkey
Scooby Senior
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 2,120
Likes: 0
From: MSOC
Default

Mine whistles, but only at speeds well in excess of 100mph so is only apparent when on track

I'm surprised it bothers you so much if it only appears at similar speeds

There are lots of culprits on an impreza
-bonnet scoop, not great for aerodynamics
-wipers that don't tuck under the bonnet edge
-frameless glass
-limited soundproofing

Solutions? You didn't seem to like bushiwarriors, mine would be don't worry about it so much (I can barely hear it over engine, tyre and exhaust noise in mine).
You could fit side visors, like these
E3610FE000 - Exterior Styling & Protection - Cheam Motors
or you could delete the bonnet scoop after going to a FMIC
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
KAS35RSTI
Subaru
27
Nov 4, 2021 07:12 PM
fatboy_coach
General Technical
15
Jun 18, 2016 03:48 PM
Sam Witwicky
Engine Management and ECU Remapping
17
Nov 13, 2015 10:49 AM
Phil3822
ScoobyNet General
33
Oct 2, 2015 03:22 AM
Baskey
General Technical
3
Sep 25, 2015 03:45 PM




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 02:48 AM.