reduce your highway windnoise now!
11-08-2009, 05:39 PM
#43
i seen some real thin stuff at HD while i was there recently thatd prolly work but it mite just be more of a headache than what its worth
11-08-2009, 06:45 PM
#45
Hoursecor's ride is also a 2003, so it's not like there's a difference between our cars. I don't know, unless I read something brilliant and convincing here, I think I'm done.
Swing and a miss.
11-08-2009, 08:01 PM
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Sunroof wind noise
+1. Luckily the rear window fix was done on my car before I became the owner. But the most annoying wind noise is from up front & the sun roof. Passengers in my car have even commented while on the highway, "why is it so loud?"
Just learned to live with it unfortunately.
Just learned to live with it unfortunately.
Some notes: I bought 4 shims and used them all on the rear of the sunroof (2 each side). Also, they weren't 65 cents, they were $6 each!
Can't wait to get to the other noise fix. I want quiet!!! I keep finding myself wishing I had bought that Audi A6 in spite of the likely maintenance costs.
11-09-2009, 09:29 AM
#47
i did this 2 years ago, i remember I bought foam that was too thick at first so I went back and boguht some 1/2". That worked great, still no wind problems. I still have to do the sunroof fix next...
11-09-2009, 10:08 AM
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Frost King, 3/4" wide and a 1/2" deep. And it's the right kind of foam, too. The channels are 3/4", so the weather strip fit perfectly. But once in, the 1/2" foam thickness didn't allow for the window seal to go back on.
Hoursecor's ride is also a 2003, so it's not like there's a difference between our cars. I don't know, unless I read something brilliant and convincing here, I think I'm done.
Swing and a miss.
Hoursecor's ride is also a 2003, so it's not like there's a difference between our cars. I don't know, unless I read something brilliant and convincing here, I think I'm done.
Swing and a miss.
Then I tried to put them on and bogged down....how do you take off the seal? Yank it out? How do you put it back? Where do they fit? Will they fit?
Maybe just whining....but pitch in for those who have done it!
Last edited by mandyfig; 11-09-2009 at 10:12 AM.
11-09-2009, 12:53 PM
#49
I was expecting a soft rubber seal....and discovered a hard plastic type of seal, at least part of it was, and it wasn't happy at ALL about being dislodged from its happy home.
Or I was taking out the wrong piece, but i don't think so.
Was just taking it out for a looky-loo to see how it would go for when I get the tape....so far, not so good.
Insights?
Or I was taking out the wrong piece, but i don't think so.
Was just taking it out for a looky-loo to see how it would go for when I get the tape....so far, not so good.
Insights?
11-09-2009, 01:09 PM
#50
I was expecting a soft rubber seal....and discovered a hard plastic type of seal, at least part of it was, and it wasn't happy at ALL about being dislodged from its happy home.
Or I was taking out the wrong piece, but i don't think so.
Was just taking it out for a looky-loo to see how it would go for when I get the tape....so far, not so good.
Insights?
Or I was taking out the wrong piece, but i don't think so.
Was just taking it out for a looky-loo to see how it would go for when I get the tape....so far, not so good.
Insights?
I have no insights, Steve. But I sure would love to see exact photos from somewhere other than the write-up on shiftice.com, because that isn't working for me either.
11-10-2009, 04:17 AM
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11-10-2009, 06:04 AM
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11-10-2009, 08:00 AM
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I have a 6-page copy of a revised version of the TSB (NTB01-029a), which shows more detailed information than the one linked above (NTB01-029). I'm considering going strictly by those instructions when I do mine (it looks like housecor's write-up leaves out a few details).
11-10-2009, 10:19 AM
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It would be nice to have a section for documents such as TSB's in these forums.
Here's the link:
http://sites.google.com/site/nelsito...attredirects=0
Here's the link:
http://sites.google.com/site/nelsito...attredirects=0
11-10-2009, 10:00 PM
#60
For those having trouble, make sure you look closely at the pictures on the site and get it in the correct channel. I screwed up cause I didnt know where the right channel was and it didnt really fit right, but then I removed it and put some in the right place and 
11-11-2009, 05:53 PM
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Yes this is much better description, thanks! However, this is exactly what i tried to do with my windows and it didn't work (no room for the tape, even much thinner than 1/2 "). It makes me think our cars are already "corrected" by manufacturer 
(The mine is from Feb 2K2). The noise is still here though 
(The mine is from Feb 2K2). The noise is still here though
Last edited by boris; 11-12-2009 at 12:56 PM.
11-11-2009, 05:59 PM
#64
While you guys are all fixing wind noises, try the sunroof fix as well:
http://www.shiftice.com/sunroof_wind_noise_fix.html
http://www.shiftice.com/sunroof_wind_noise_fix.html
11-17-2009, 06:26 AM
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Finally yanked the seal off the window and I can see a small foam already installed in the corner...looks like an attempt was made already. Did not work, there is wind noise, both sides in the rear.
I will attempt to rectify this shortly and will do a DIY with pics.
I will attempt to rectify this shortly and will do a DIY with pics.
Last edited by mandyfig; 11-17-2009 at 06:18 PM.
11-18-2009, 09:14 AM
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The specified 1/2" thick by 3/4" wide foam strip (from the shiftice DIY)might be too big for the TSB. At least from looking at where they want it installed.
I will go back to Wally or HD to get some 3/8" thick by 1/2" wide which from looking at the TSB is more of what they used.
I will be following the updated TSB rather than the shiftice DIY...
I will go back to Wally or HD to get some 3/8" thick by 1/2" wide which from looking at the TSB is more of what they used.
I will be following the updated TSB rather than the shiftice DIY...
12-20-2009, 12:36 PM
#73
Never heard of wallyworld ... is that another name for walmart So you got the 3/8" thick x 1/2" wide 3M foam strip? If you can, please take a picture of the product you bought since it will help alot of people on which size and type to buy.
So you got the 3/8" thick x 1/2" wide 3M foam strip? If you can, please take a picture of the product you bought since it will help alot of people on which size and type to buy.
12-21-2009, 04:16 PM
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REALLY????? Wallyworld= Walmart!!!! LoL
12-22-2009, 07:38 PM
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Take a 4.5 inch strip and drop it in the slot, make sure the areas specified in the TSb are covered. You are all set. Some people went overboard and installed the strip all along the channel. Do not know if it helped. I just followed the TSB.