wind noise

[peter2b]

After my first long run in my z3 (45 miles) i noticed there is quite a lot of wind noise with the top up is this normal? It seems to be comming from the off side top of the hood
peter2b

[TomH84]

Wind noise isn't a feature of the Zed. In fact, that's one of the (few) things that motoring journos generally praised about the car. It's quiet with the roof up. Later cars have a roof lining, which added extra insulation (heat retention).

You do get a horrific high pitched noise at speed when it's v windy sometimes. That's caused by tiny gaps around the windscreen seals. Only happens on my Zed extremely rarely, but it did give me fright at first. Thought it was the radio gone wonky. Guys on the forum put me right!

I would check that your roof is mating correctly with all the rubber seals when it's closed. Obvious, but hey that's where I'd start.

Tom

[peter2b]

Cheers for that tip i will have a look at the weekend
peter2b

[Robert T]

There are a few adjustments you can make to the softtop if you are getting wind noise. The hooks at the front can be adjusted to pull it against the seal and the windows can be adjusted to make them seal properly as well.

Cheers R.

[Rafolian]

Failing that, poss less beans with the fryup!!!!!!!

[peter2b]

ho ho ho
peter2b

[littlefeller]

close the flippin passenger door next time

[Southernboy]

I seem to recall there is a post in the knowledge base which may cover the issue of window adjustment and also the "leak" at the top of the windscreen pillar.

[peter2b]

Silly me i lowerd the windows when i raised the roof to lower the roof but didnt totally raise the drivers window again fully , just got beck from our first run out over to the horese shoe pass just over 100 mile round trip swmbo is very impressed so am i on haw well it rides
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[littlefeller]

ha, seems I was almost correct