Wind Noise with Top Up on the Convertible

pharding · 09-10-2007, 09:33 PM

The new 3 er convertible is extremely beautiful. Are there any issues with wind noise? How does the cabin noise level with the top up compare with a coupe?

Hound Passer · 09-10-2007, 09:47 PM

Some have complained. Personally mine is quiet as one can expect. I can't compare to the coupe, but to other convertibles it's quiet.

AZ-BMW · 09-10-2007, 09:53 PM

Only thing I've noticed is that in a hard rain storm, the roof sounds a lttle "tinnie." But here is AZ we don't get a lot of rain (other than Monsoon season)

2007_E93 · 09-10-2007, 10:40 PM

No issues here. I love my vert! I have not noted wind noise. In fact I was listening intently today during a "spirited drive" and all I could was hear the wale of the engine. I was truly amazed at how silent the car is with the top up. I also seem to forget for a while that it is a convertible until the sun comes out and then ..."ahhhh, SO GLAD I have a convertible".

YOU'LL Love it!!

clc5174 · 09-11-2007, 10:41 AM

No wind noise noticed at speeds up to 80 MPH. Seems as quiet as my old sedan.

DUH CAR · 09-11-2007, 03:04 PM

No noise either.

Dinan335i · 09-11-2007, 03:11 PM

No wind noise here. As quiet as my e46 coupe.

Rugs · 09-11-2007, 09:39 PM

Mine's as quite as my Buddies e92 Coupe with the top up....

335Transformer · 09-11-2007, 10:07 PM

It is quieter than both my previous hartop A4 and S4. Top down it is remarkably aerodynamic compared to a previous Mustang convertible I had.

slickvince · 09-11-2007, 10:21 PM

I agree when the top is up it damm quiet. My only issue is that when the top is up it seems like there is an unequal air pressure inside the cabin?? Kind of weird feeling. Does anyone have the same feeling?

soph1aa · 09-12-2007, 04:26 PM

No wind sound. Haven't rained yet so don't know how it is when raining but it's quiet except i finally hear a small rattle noise from the right rear side of my car. it is so annoying . sometimes that's all i could concentrate on when i'm driving. ugh

ibimmer954 · 09-12-2007, 04:53 PM

I get more noise from the road/tires than I do with the top up except at highway speeds. At highway speeds, I think the noise equals out between the engine, road, and wind.

335Transformer · 09-12-2007, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by slickvince

I agree when the top is up it damm quiet. My only issue is that when the top is up it seems like there is an unequal air pressure inside the cabin?? Kind of weird feeling. Does anyone have the same feeling?

I noticed this and I know the exact feeling. It is the same feeling when I open the sunroof and not the windows, like the pressure is fluttering and messing with my ears and the radio. Only it is much less noticeable with the vert. I got this only 2 times and only during warm up. I think the top must settle in after a few minutes because it definitely goes away after a mile or so.

2007_E93 · 09-12-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by slickvince

I agree when the top is up it damm quiet. My only issue is that when the top is up it seems like there is an unequal air pressure inside the cabin?? Kind of weird feeling. Does anyone have the same feeling?

I only get this between 55 and 60 mph in D mode. As soon as the car shifts gears or I go to higher revs as in DS mode it goes away.

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Hound Passer First Lieutenant 60 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 435i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Some have complained. Personally mine is quiet as one can expect. I can't compare to the coupe, but to other convertibles it's quiet.
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2007_E93 Captain 19 Rep 604 Posts Drives: ? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ? iTrader: (0)	No issues here. I love my vert! I have not noted wind noise. In fact I was listening intently today during a "spirited drive" and all I could was hear the wale of the engine. I was truly amazed at how silent the car is with the top up. I also seem to forget for a while that it is a convertible until the sun comes out and then ..."ahhhh, SO GLAD I have a convertible". YOU'LL Love it!!
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09-11-2007, 10:41 AM	#5
clc5174 Private 3 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2007 328i 'vert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	No wind noise noticed at speeds up to 80 MPH. Seems as quiet as my old sedan.
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Dinan335i Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 214 Posts Drives: Turbo Vert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: santa barbara iTrader: (1)	No wind noise here. As quiet as my e46 coupe.
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335Transformer Captain 45 Rep 795 Posts Drives: Forecast: Sunny Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	It is quieter than both my previous hartop A4 and S4. Top down it is remarkably aerodynamic compared to a previous Mustang convertible I had. __________________
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slickvince Evil Dictator 12 Rep 176 Posts Drives: E93 space grey, jade grey int Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 X5 msport [0.00]	I agree when the top is up it damm quiet. My only issue is that when the top is up it seems like there is an unequal air pressure inside the cabin?? Kind of weird feeling. Does anyone have the same feeling?
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soph1aa Colonel 68 Rep 2,231 Posts Drives: e93 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oc,ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	No wind sound. Haven't rained yet so don't know how it is when raining but it's quiet except i finally hear a small rattle noise from the right rear side of my car. it is so annoying . sometimes that's all i could concentrate on when i'm driving. ugh
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ibimmer954 Major 138 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: '23 i4 M50, '15 M3, '18 911 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, California, USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [9.75] 2023 BMW i4 M50 [0.00] 2018 Porsche 911 C4S [0.00] 2019 BMW X4 M40i [0.00]	I get more noise from the road/tires than I do with the top up except at highway speeds. At highway speeds, I think the noise equals out between the engine, road, and wind.
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