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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: blueheaduk on 29 September 2013, 18:42

Title: Wind noise
Post by: blueheaduk on 29 September 2013, 18:42

Had my GTI for about a week now and it's amazing. Just one query though as I'm not sure if it's just me.
When I reach motorway speeds (70-80) I find that the sound of the wind on the car is very noticeable. I've just come from an Mk6 TDI and don't remember noticing anything like that unless I was going closer to 90.

Has anyone else had similar issues?




Also has anyone got a "squeaky" gearstick - ie the plastic icon with the numbers squeaks when you thumb it?

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Jimble on 29 September 2013, 19:05

I noticed when i was a passenger when my brother was test driving a GTD that the wind noise past the door was quite a bit louder than my mk6. :-\

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: matchboy on 29 September 2013, 19:08

Funny enough we went on a jaunt down to Westfield today, and I was the passenger. I did notice some wind noise from the passenger side at higher motorway speeds - but nothing I would consider loud or intrusive. Just turn the music up!  :evil:

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Valenni on 29 September 2013, 19:22

Roll the windows up big lad.  :whistle:

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Gordor on 29 September 2013, 19:25

I can't hear anything above the sound of the Dynaudio  :grin:

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: matchboy on 29 September 2013, 19:32

Quote from: Gordor on 29 September 2013, 19:25

I can't hear anything above the sound of the Dynaudio  :grin:

 :grin:  :cool:

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Geomets on 01 October 2013, 17:35

Quote from: Jimble on 29 September 2013, 19:05

I noticed when i was a passenger when my brother was test driving a GTD that the wind noise past the door was quite a bit louder than my mk6. :-\

It is probably because the sound insulation is much more improved in the mk7 in the wheel arches and engine bay and for that reason the wind noise of the mirrors is more pronounced than the mk6. By the way, my brother owns the mk6 and I find it a very silent car. I can't wait for my mk7 pp to arrive!

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Jimble on 01 October 2013, 18:23

They said that about the mk6 over the mk5 regarding insulation in the wheel arches but all they did was stuff them with water absorbing foam! :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Wind noise
Post by: Geomets on 01 October 2013, 19:46

Indeed, foam with water is much more insulating than just foam!  :smiley:
Just kidding.