Wind noise above 90mph

grassyknoll · 04-06-2009, 11:50 AM

Keep getting this noise that sounds like wind leaking through from the right rear (with windows closed). Its a 335i coupe built 2007. Aquired August 2008 and have always had this problem when car was in my possession.

Only happens when going above 90mph. Dealers say they can't do anything about it coz its illegal to go at that speed.

Anyone encounter this problem and any solutions?

madman · 04-06-2009, 12:00 PM

You could always drive at 70mph and abide by the law. Lets hope no police are reading!

I haven't experienced it at well over 90mph so perhaps there is something wrong.

How bad is it?

SteveMD · 04-06-2009, 12:01 PM

It goes away at about 125.

JoeyDoom · 04-06-2009, 12:01 PM

mine did this the other night going about 75ish

David1 · 04-06-2009, 12:04 PM

Normal.

grassyknoll · 04-06-2009, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madman

You could always drive at 70mph and abide by the law. Lets hope no police are reading!

I haven't experienced it at well over 90mph so perhaps there is something wrong.

How bad is it?

It doesn't impact on the drive or control of the car. My only concern is that it may perhaps be a sign that heralds some other impending disaster.

aut0sh0cker · 04-06-2009, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveMD

It goes away at about 125.

+1 i only have wind noise from around 90-120 mph. above that it goes away

(at the track of course)

it is pretty normal

grassyknoll · 04-06-2009, 12:36 PM

Thanks for all replies. Much obliged.

328skidpad · 04-06-2009, 12:43 PM

We all know bmw spends millions per day for R&D and wouldnt be surprised if they said "ok that good because it will deter our users from speeding" they probably tuned the door trim to remind us we are speeding.

I have the same whistle sound over 85MPH, at least it is not a harsh sound....

Read below if you dont understand how they spend a few million $ per day...

madman · 04-06-2009, 01:03 PM

Millions a day?...really!?

dreamk · 04-06-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveMD

It goes away at about 125.

328skidpad · 04-06-2009, 04:44 PM

"millions per day" is a function of how many people they have working in their R&D department times their salary plus physical capital spent on associated products they have to buy/maintain to do the research and development.

Should make sense now...

E90330iS · 04-06-2009, 04:49 PM

lol

Nutballa · 04-06-2009, 06:05 PM

You drive pretty fast hah. I drive fast myself, but keep the "need for Speed" urge under control.

I335 · 04-06-2009, 06:52 PM

Search for the "exploding sunroof" threads...

tekieru · 04-06-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveMD

It goes away at about 125.

LOL

blue2fire · 04-06-2009, 11:06 PM

British police cant catch shit with their V70's and Diesel Astra's. Just hire Nick freeman if you get caught by a Gatso.

About the noise, listen to some music or watch some porn.

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grassyknoll Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 335i coupe 2007 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Wind noise above 90mph Keep getting this noise that sounds like wind leaking through from the right rear (with windows closed). Its a 335i coupe built 2007. Aquired August 2008 and have always had this problem when car was in my possession. Only happens when going above 90mph. Dealers say they can't do anything about it coz its illegal to go at that speed. Anyone encounter this problem and any solutions?
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madman Major 110 Rep 1,252 Posts Drives: The Above Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lincolnshire, UK iTrader: (0)	You could always drive at 70mph and abide by the law. Lets hope no police are reading! I haven't experienced it at well over 90mph so perhaps there is something wrong. How bad is it? __________________ If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space.
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SteveMD Colonel 198 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	It goes away at about 125. __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
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JoeyDoom New Member 1 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	mine did this the other night going about 75ish
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328skidpad Lieutenant 49 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 328xi e350 Z4M X3 M40 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Princeton NJ iTrader: (0)	same here We all know bmw spends millions per day for R&D and wouldnt be surprised if they said "ok that good because it will deter our users from speeding" they probably tuned the door trim to remind us we are speeding. I have the same whistle sound over 85MPH, at least it is not a harsh sound.... Read below if you dont understand how they spend a few million $ per day... Last edited by 328skidpad; 04-06-2009 at 04:45 PM..
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328skidpad Lieutenant 49 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 328xi e350 Z4M X3 M40 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Princeton NJ iTrader: (0)	"millions per day" is a function of how many people they have working in their R&D department times their salary plus physical capital spent on associated products they have to buy/maintain to do the research and development. Should make sense now...
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