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Offline ajgti 16v

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when I reach 80mph the door rattles
« on: 03 June 2009, 23:56 »
Hi I just noticed on my mk3 8v gti 95,that when I reach 80mph the driver door rattles like crazy and there seems to be a draught comming from the door .my question is ? is this because of tracking and wheel balancing??
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Offline loki86

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Re: when I reach 80mph the door rattles
« Reply #1 on: 04 June 2009, 00:00 »
is it the right side door would be your driver my passenger.
mine does it to but at 75 to 80 depending on wind
would like to know if it was a fault and if there is a fix

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Re: when I reach 80mph the door rattles
« Reply #2 on: 04 June 2009, 00:02 »
it sounds like the door has dropped on its hinges..have a search for a how to for fixing details
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Re: when I reach 80mph the door rattles
« Reply #3 on: 04 June 2009, 00:04 »
never thought of that will check

Offline VR6-Joe

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Re: when I reach 80mph the door rattles
« Reply #4 on: 04 June 2009, 02:25 »
Simple solution to this, don't do 80mph lol
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Re: when I reach 80mph the door rattles
« Reply #5 on: 04 June 2009, 04:05 »
um........no thank you considering most of the roads i drive on are 75 speed limit 80 is a must