Moonroof+Speed= Horrible noise

[SHOenuf]

So what's the deal with going over 125mph and the horrible noise that the wind makes while the moonroof is open? Has anyone else experienced this? Maybe it's the little air deflector failing to hold up to all the wind?
Yeah I know, don't speed or at least do it with the moonroof closed.

 

[Unknown_Driver]

something is wrong mine is really quiet i get wind noise as expected but nothing more than that

 

[SHOspazz92]

Perhaps you should go to the dealer, and complain that the wind noise is excessive at 125 MPH, I'm sure they'll have a fix.

-Sam

 

[kevinspann]

A lower speed limiter perhaps?

 

[LotusDriver]

This has to be a joke.

 

[EcoBrick Bob]

You need to go a bit faster... The sound goes away between 145 & 160 MPH... but then there is a siren type sound...:woo-hoo::woo-hoo:

 

[SHOenuf]

No joke! Has happened on more than one occasion.

 

[FLIP-4-SHO]

This thread is too funny. Really No joke!

 

[mjhpadi]

So what's the deal with going over 125mph and the horrible noise that the wind makes while the moonroof is open? Has anyone else experienced this? Maybe it's the little air deflector failing to hold up to all the wind?
Yeah I know, don't speed or at least do it with the moonroof closed.

:braincramp:

 

[N8rfastback]

I would say close it if your gonna go over a hundred or so...

 

[IowaFoSho]

Try turning your radio up to maximum volume.

 

[FLIP-4-SHO]

or, ya, ah, I know I know! :raising hand:

Ear plugs!

 

[SHOenuf]

Some of responses were funny no doubt, thanks for all of the valuable input! I wasn't looking for a definitive answer to a problem. I was just curious as to whether anyone else has experienced this.

 

[thebigjimsho]

Next time you do 125, stick your head out the moonroof and open your mouth. You'll feel what I'm talking about...

 

[Showgun]

So what's the deal with going over 125mph and the horrible noise that the wind makes while the moonroof is open? Has anyone else experienced this? Maybe it's the little air deflector failing to hold up to all the wind?
Yeah I know, don't speed or at least do it with the moonroof closed.

Can't help with that, sorry, but thanks for all the chuckles in a very entertaining thread.:thankyou:

If I had to guess, I'd say that mine would make a horrible noise at that speed too but I'll be damned if I'll confirm it. I'll just assume that it will.

Cheers,

 

[steve142857]

Seriously, if I drive with the moonroof open or tilted, it makes a wind effect that rebounces and is not bearable... I always slightly open the back passenger window about one inch and the rebouncing sound goes away and it makes the air circling and I don't need to open the ventilation...
But I agree that at 125mph, I'd keep it close!

 

[FLIP-4-SHO]

This is what is called buffeting. Most cars are this way. Some worst than others. Yes I always have done just that. Open the rear windows a crack and it goes away. It is Air pressure. The air comes in and has no where too go to get out so the air pressure increases with the speed. The sound comes from the air inside meeting the incoming air when trying to get out. Buffeting. Its ******* the ears and sound and pressure wise.

My advise is, do not go that speed with the windows down of roof. You want streamline, no air resistance anyways for speed and gas mileage.

 

[Sardinutz]

Open the passenger and rear window a couple inches.