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2010ChevyCamaroSS/RS · 03-22-2011, 08:02 AM

Wanted to inquire as to issues with wind "whistling" noise when the top is up. I have owned one previous convertible: A 2003 Mercedes 430 CLK. When driving that vehicle, I never heard any wind "whistling" when the top was up.

With my new camaro (700 miles as of today), I have experienced a "whistling" noise at speeds greater than 50 MPH that appears to be at the junction of the soft top and the front window panel on both the driver's and passenger's side. The noise was significantly worse when driving into a cross-wind. Nothing I have attempted so far has improved this mild irritation.

Have any others experienced this issue?

Krakers · 03-22-2011, 08:35 AM

I went for a drive last night with the top up doing 85 and I didn't have any issue

SSAINT · 03-22-2011, 09:00 AM

No whistling noise for me. This is my first convertible and it seems like I hear slightly more road noise coming from the area of the rear windows.

Mandog · 03-22-2011, 09:21 AM

I'm coming off 2 Solara Verts and still have a Miata. The Camaro is much quieter than the Miata and as quiet as the Solaras, which were minimal. It will never be as quiet as a hardtop because of the nature of the "Beast", but even in a Mercedes ragtop (not counting hardtop convertibles) you will get a little noise.

SUX2BU · 03-22-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SSAINT

No whistling noise for me. This is my first convertible and it seems like I hear slightly more road noise coming from the area of the rear windows.

Do you mean road noise or wind noise?

I hear a bit of road noise coming from the trunk area when diving with the top up. This is pretty normal since the trunk isn't insulated very well and its basically upturn to the passenger compartment with the top up.

Lightrider · 03-22-2011, 02:05 PM

No whistling for me up to 55 on back roads. Road noise, yes, its a little more noticeable than in a hardtop but I had a Jeep so this thing is like a vault compared to that.

Mid 80's mph with top down and noise was minimal, though maybe my extended smile pushed my ear canals closed...

Tiberious · 03-22-2011, 02:20 PM

Loosely on the wind noise topic (sorta) has anyone tried those wind screens yet? Given the pain in the butt of the tonneau cover, I have my doubts about the wind screen staying put or being effective.

Tib

convert11 · 03-22-2011, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010ChevyCamaroSS/RS

Wanted to inquire as to issues with wind "whistling" noise when the top is up. I have owned one previous convertible: A 2003 Mercedes 430 CLK. When driving that vehicle, I never heard any wind "whistling" when the top was up.

With my new camaro (700 miles as of today), I have experienced a "whistling" noise at speeds greater than 50 MPH that appears to be at the junction of the soft top and the front window panel on both the driver's and passenger's side. The noise was significantly worse when driving into a cross-wind. Nothing I have attempted so far has improved this mild irritation.

Have any others experienced this issue?

i here the same noise right behind the driver sit love ride and handling dont like that noise

Mandog · 03-22-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiberious

Loosely on the wind noise topic (sorta) has anyone tried those wind screens yet? Given the pain in the butt of the tonneau cover, I have my doubts about the wind screen staying put or being effective.

Tib

Had one on my last Solara. Worked pretty good, stayed put as it is mesh and the wind passes through it. The wind that bothers you is not from the front, but what blows back out of the back seat, that is why they have a screen that hooks to the top of the back seat. Mine was hinged so it would fold down for visability when the top was up.

I find that the Camaro has much less "turbulance", so I may not even bother.

BRKLYN · 03-22-2011, 04:10 PM

Just turn up the radio. t's a canvas convertible top. It may have to be adjusted some.

2010ChevyCamaroSS/RS · 03-22-2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Do you mean road noise or wind noise?

I hear a bit of road noise coming from the trunk area when diving with the top up. This is pretty normal since the trunk isn't insulated very well and its basically upturn to the passenger compartment with the top up.

My posting my be a bit misleading....the typical road noise of a convertible is present..and was expected. In fact, the road noise is a bit less than what I remember from my CLK. My inquiry is regarding a consistant "whistling" noise heard only at speeds greater than 50 mph with the top up. I appears to be coming specifically from the area of the junction of the convertible top and the front window panel.

Trying to decide if I should have the dealership take a look at this irritation, or just accept that this may be a small design flaw.

Sounds like others don't have this issue.

Thanks,

Brian

zandron263 · 03-22-2011, 05:56 PM

No whistling noise in ours. Just normal road noise that you would expect in a convertible.

Nutbutt · 03-22-2011, 06:22 PM

No whistling, one of the quietest verts I have owned! I would bring it in to check the seals around the top.

RAWarrior · 03-22-2011, 08:43 PM

No whistling from mine....I hear a little road noise but it is much quieter that 'vert of the "old days". I've had my up to 90+ with no extra whistling.

03-22-2011, 08:02 AM	#1
2010ChevyCamaroSS/RS San Antonio Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro Convertible SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: DeRidder, Louisiana Posts: 6	Concerns over Road Noise Wanted to inquire as to issues with wind "whistling" noise when the top is up. I have owned one previous convertible: A 2003 Mercedes 430 CLK. When driving that vehicle, I never heard any wind "whistling" when the top was up. With my new camaro (700 miles as of today), I have experienced a "whistling" noise at speeds greater than 50 MPH that appears to be at the junction of the soft top and the front window panel on both the driver's and passenger's side. The noise was significantly worse when driving into a cross-wind. Nothing I have attempted so far has improved this mild irritation. Have any others experienced this issue?

03-22-2011, 08:35 AM	#2
Krakers Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Vert Black/Black Top Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 287	I went for a drive last night with the top up doing 85 and I didn't have any issue __________________ Jimmy

03-22-2011, 09:21 AM	#4
Mandog Drives: 2011 RJT 1LT Vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Western MA Posts: 237	I'm coming off 2 Solara Verts and still have a Miata. The Camaro is much quieter than the Miata and as quiet as the Solaras, which were minimal. It will never be as quiet as a hardtop because of the nature of the "Beast", but even in a Mercedes ragtop (not counting hardtop convertibles) you will get a little noise. __________________ Go Topless!

03-22-2011, 06:22 PM	#13
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	No whistling, one of the quietest verts I have owned! I would bring it in to check the seals around the top. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

03-22-2011, 08:43 PM	#14
RAWarrior Drives: '11 CGM/IOM 2SS 'vert '02 GMC Envoy Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Springfield IL/Indy IN Posts: 461	No whistling from mine....I hear a little road noise but it is much quieter that 'vert of the "old days". I've had my up to 90+ with no extra whistling. __________________ Cyber Grey/Black Conv 2SS IOM interior 12/07/2010 - (1100) Order Placed 12/10/2010 - (2000) Order Accepted by GM Dealer 12/15/2010 - (2500) Order Preferenced Order 12/15/2010 - (3000) Order accepted 01/29/2011 - (3100) Order available to sequence. 01/29/2011 - (3300) Order Scheduled for Production 01/29/2011 - (3400) Order Broadcast 02/07/2011 - (3800) Order produced, 02/07/2011 - (4000) Vehicle available to ship 02/07/2011 - (4104) Bailment Invoice Created 02/07/2011 - (4B00) Your car is bayed 03/12/2011 - She's finally Home!!!!

03-22-2011, 09:00 AM	#3
SSAINT Drives: "11 2SS/RS VR vert BG/BG SW stripes Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 385	No whistling noise for me. This is my first convertible and it seems like I hear slightly more road noise coming from the area of the rear windows.

03-22-2011, 02:05 PM	#6
Lightrider Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Hurst Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 602 View My Garage	No whistling for me up to 55 on back roads. Road noise, yes, its a little more noticeable than in a hardtop but I had a Jeep so this thing is like a vault compared to that. Mid 80's mph with top down and noise was minimal, though maybe my extended smile pushed my ear canals closed...

03-22-2011, 02:20 PM	#7
Tiberious Old '71 Owner Drives: 11 Camaro Vert;97 Malibu;03 Venture Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 396	Loosely on the wind noise topic (sorta) has anyone tried those wind screens yet? Given the pain in the butt of the tonneau cover, I have my doubts about the wind screen staying put or being effective. Tib

03-22-2011, 04:10 PM	#10
BRKLYN Account Suspended Drives: 98 C-5, Chev/Venture, VTX1300 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: KISSIMMEE, FL Posts: 198	Just turn up the radio. t's a canvas convertible top. It may have to be adjusted some.

03-22-2011, 05:56 PM	#12
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	No whistling noise in ours. Just normal road noise that you would expect in a convertible.

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