Great wind noise solution...

A4noobster · 05-08-2005, 10:58 AM

Before I say anything, I did read and try the tech article. While it helped me a little, I was still hearing more wind noise than I wanted.

I noticed noise was reduced to almost nothing when I pulled in on the inner lip of the window frame corner. While thinking this over, I realized I need more pressure where the body and window frames met up. To do this, I simply inserted the tubing suggested in the tech article (1/4" OD clear vinyl.. 10' should cover both windows.) into the rubber window frame channel. Hello quietness!!! Honestly, it is dangerously quiet. High speeds are deceivingly hush.

Oh and a mini-disclaimer... I don't know the "long term effects", if any exist. It might get wet in there and cause mold or something... Use the information at your own risk.

Tube pulled for reference.

You can see that my "ten feet" from Home Depot for 98 cents was actually about 7 feet (someone got 3 feet for free ;p Here, I just made do with the pieces that I tried for the tech article. I'll get more later.

phoneyman · 05-08-2005, 11:04 AM

you have any more pics of the install?

A4noobster · 05-08-2005, 11:17 AM

One more, but it's a bad one.

If you get that tubing mentioned, you'll know where it goes. All through that channel at the edge of the window.

If you still need more, I can take them later.

SpeedyDTP247 CQ+UrS4 · 05-08-2005, 11:30 AM

phoneyman · 05-08-2005, 11:45 AM

kennyc · 05-08-2005, 01:46 PM

A4noobster · 05-08-2005, 02:37 PM

offroader1006 · 05-08-2005, 04:42 PM

i have the same problem. but i noticed the edge of my driver door sits about 1/8" lower than the rear door, so im thinking the door sagged a little and the hinges could be adjusted.

is the door out of align on your as well?

A4noobster · 05-08-2005, 07:04 PM

I was going to take a 2x4 and attempt to bend the window frame in towards the car but the tube worked great. And "taking a 2x4" to a car just doesn't sound like a good solution! ;-)

A4noobster · 05-08-2005, 07:08 PM

I took a hose to it about half spray, half stream. I then quickly opened the door. There is some water there, but I'm still unsure of how long it will take to dry.

It might not happen under normal raining conditions because of the angle/water pressure I used.

05-08-2005, 10:58 AM	#1
A4noobster Junior Member Account #: 87338 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,241	Great wind noise solution... Before I say anything, I did read and try the tech article. While it helped me a little, I was still hearing more wind noise than I wanted. I noticed noise was reduced to almost nothing when I pulled in on the inner lip of the window frame corner. While thinking this over, I realized I need more pressure where the body and window frames met up. To do this, I simply inserted the tubing suggested in the tech article (1/4" OD clear vinyl.. 10' should cover both windows.) into the rubber window frame channel. Hello quietness!!! Honestly, it is dangerously quiet. High speeds are deceivingly hush. Oh and a mini-disclaimer... I don't know the "long term effects", if any exist. It might get wet in there and cause mold or something... Use the information at your own risk. Tube pulled for reference. You can see that my "ten feet" from Home Depot for 98 cents was actually about 7 feet (someone got 3 feet for free ;p Here, I just made do with the pieces that I tried for the tech article. I'll get more later. __________________ '98.5 black 1.8TDM APR snub mount That's right, it's my first and only mod. Near plans: chip, wheels. Distant plans: exhaust, k04. VagCom Locator * AW Dictionary * Model Year Changes

05-08-2005, 11:04 AM	#2
phoneyman AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 81346 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,534	Re: Great wind noise solution... you have any more pics of the install? __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- 2000 1.8T Manual Sport Quattro *J-31 Coming Soon* Portland, OR

05-08-2005, 11:17 AM	#3
A4noobster Junior Member Account #: 87338 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,241	Re One more, but it's a bad one. If you get that tubing mentioned, you'll know where it goes. All through that channel at the edge of the window. If you still need more, I can take them later. __________________ '98.5 black 1.8TDM APR snub mount That's right, it's my first and only mod. Near plans: chip, wheels. Distant plans: exhaust, k04. VagCom Locator * AW Dictionary * Model Year Changes

05-08-2005, 11:30 AM	#4
SpeedyDTP247 CQ+UrS4 Member Account #: 69531 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 4,742	have you got any water in there after the install? how would you prevent it? __________________ rice belongs in a bowl not on cars!! My CQ project thread and My S4 project thread Gone but not forgotten Supercharged and Intercooled A4 MI's Audi Enthusiast Forum Who I cheer for in sports (in no particular order) with some stats. Tiger Woods 14 Major Championship as a professional, 65 PGA Tour wins, 7 consecutive PGA Tour wins and 9 PGA Tour wins in one year. 1st ever winner of the FedEx Cup. People have to stop putting Phil Mickelson's name in the same sentance with Tiger Woods. Rory Sabbatini needs to keep his BIG MOUTH SHUT!! Red Wings 11 Stanley Cup championships and 17 consecutive playoff appearences. 8 consecutive 100+ point season. Pistions 3 NBA championships and 6 consecutive Eastern Conference Finals. Tigers 4 World Series titles and 10 AL pennants. U of M Football 11 National Championships, 42 Big Ten championships, 33 consecutive Bowl Game, 170 consecutive crowds of 100,000+, spectators in record attendance of 112,118. U of M Hockey 9 NCAA, 5 Big Ten, 8 CCHA tournament championships. U of M Basketball 3 National Invitional Tournament, 11 Big Ten, and 1 Big Ten tournament championships. Packers 9 NFL, 3 Super Bowl, 8 conference, and 13 division championships. Soon to be Hall of Famer Brett Favre, Thank you for the Great Memories Brett!!! Also cheer on Ruvell Martin (my high school alumni classmate) #82.

05-08-2005, 11:45 AM	#5
phoneyman AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 81346 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,534	ok sounds good. thanks a lot. i couldnt directly tell from the pic __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- 2000 1.8T Manual Sport Quattro *J-31 Coming Soon* Portland, OR

05-08-2005, 01:46 PM	#6
kennyc Elder Member Account #: 14019 Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 10,420	Very nice!

05-08-2005, 02:37 PM	#7
A4noobster Junior Member Account #: 87338 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,241	I posted this info right after I did this. I'm washing it later, and will let you know. __________________ '98.5 black 1.8TDM APR snub mount That's right, it's my first and only mod. Near plans: chip, wheels. Distant plans: exhaust, k04. VagCom Locator * AW Dictionary * Model Year Changes

05-08-2005, 04:42 PM	#8
offroader1006 Member Account #: 81039 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 568	Re: Great wind noise solution... i have the same problem. but i noticed the edge of my driver door sits about 1/8" lower than the rear door, so im thinking the door sagged a little and the hinges could be adjusted. is the door out of align on your as well? __________________ forums. q u a t t r o world.com/other FTMFW YFF Evil Black Rifle Owner

05-08-2005, 07:04 PM	#9
A4noobster Junior Member Account #: 87338 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,241	No, all doors seem to line up great. I was going to take a 2x4 and attempt to bend the window frame in towards the car but the tube worked great. And "taking a 2x4" to a car just doesn't sound like a good solution! ;-) __________________ '98.5 black 1.8TDM APR snub mount That's right, it's my first and only mod. Near plans: chip, wheels. Distant plans: exhaust, k04. VagCom Locator * AW Dictionary * Model Year Changes

05-08-2005, 07:08 PM	#10
A4noobster Junior Member Account #: 87338 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,241	Update, yes, some water got in there. I took a hose to it about half spray, half stream. I then quickly opened the door. There is some water there, but I'm still unsure of how long it will take to dry. It might not happen under normal raining conditions because of the angle/water pressure I used. __________________ '98.5 black 1.8TDM APR snub mount That's right, it's my first and only mod. Near plans: chip, wheels. Distant plans: exhaust, k04. VagCom Locator * AW Dictionary * Model Year Changes

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