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Offline joff GTI

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high speed wind noise!
« on: 27 February 2011, 20:31 »
when i go above 80mph wind starts making a noise on my door seals & is really f**king annoying, a mate told me you can try bending in the tops of your doors by hand , but i really don`t fancy doing that , cracking paint etc.. would fitting new seals work? any advice would be grateful

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Re: high speed wind noise!
« Reply #1 on: 27 February 2011, 20:34 »
how far over 80 do you go?

Offline joff GTI

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Re: high speed wind noise!
« Reply #2 on: 27 February 2011, 20:47 »
in what way?! the noise starts around 80 +

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Re: high speed wind noise!
« Reply #3 on: 27 February 2011, 20:51 »
Don't go over 80 then :rolleyes:

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Re: high speed wind noise!
« Reply #4 on: 27 February 2011, 20:52 »
You shouldn't be going over 70 so don't worry lol. Cant a door be adjusted like the tailgate can???

wish i didn't type so slow, looks like i copied post above lol

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Re: high speed wind noise!
« Reply #5 on: 27 February 2011, 20:54 »
I was trying to find out how bad it sounded at 100 compared to 80?

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Re: high speed wind noise!
« Reply #6 on: 27 February 2011, 20:55 »
haha i was waiting for someone to say that.. not sure but when you  pull the doors towards you with the handles , the noise stops , then obviously starts again when you let go! so any ideas!?  :laugh: just the same at 100 as 80 mate...

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Re: high speed wind noise!
« Reply #7 on: 27 February 2011, 20:57 »
i know with a tailgate u can adjust it on the catch. maybe u could try this on the doors? worth a look

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Re: high speed wind noise!
« Reply #8 on: 27 February 2011, 23:14 »
haha i was waiting for someone to say that.. not sure but when you  pull the doors towards you with the handles , the noise stops , then obviously starts again when you let go! so any ideas!?  :laugh: just the same at 100 as 80 mate...

My guess would be the door seal, but that would just be a guess!

BTW where abouts in Cockermouth do you live?

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Re: high speed wind noise!
« Reply #9 on: 27 February 2011, 23:18 »
Drop the glass down, place a piece of wood between door and frame and carefully bend it in a little, don't go mad, try and see how you get on.