The most annoying thing is when SCs tell you a problem is normal. I was told that about another issue I had so I asked the SC if my friend's car not having the same issue had something wrong with it - either his car or mine is not normal. Only then did they fix it.
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what are these FLIR maps showing, is that areas of CD flow that lead to increased temp, so therefore that is where airflow is building up slightly more than the other areas?
Maybe some better labeling on the photos would help too. I'm having trouble imagining where all the photos are pointing.
I have a related question for you all,
I did the "sponge in the A Pillar" idea and it has dramatically reduced my wind noise about the A pillar. However, now that wind turbulence is directly noted at the top of the Windshield where it meets the "sunroof" glass. I am one of those unfortunate builds where the gap is uneven to the point of non existent between the windshield and "sunroof" so the RPM fix with the rubber tubing won't work (won't fit). I painters taped the windshield channels along the A Pillars back to the rear glass and that has reduced some wind noise to where I am comfortable to leave it at that....
So my question is, what do you all think would be the best material to fill the gaps from windshield to A pillar and back? I was thinking Sugru here but I could just as easily see tape here; if there is a rubber flashing that can sit in here like the Nissan to the right, that'd be awesome. I have uploaded a pic for reference on where I am talking about and can attach another photo from the car next to mine that is parked. I do this because most of the cars I own or have been in contact with seem to insulate this gap with rubber finishing...
Thanks all,
I did the "sponge in the A Pillar" idea and it has dramatically reduced my wind noise about the A pillar. However, now that wind turbulence is directly noted at the top of the Windshield where it meets the "sunroof" glass. I am one of those unfortunate builds where the gap is uneven to the point of non existent between the windshield and "sunroof" so the RPM fix with the rubber tubing won't work (won't fit). I painters taped the windshield channels along the A Pillars back to the rear glass and that has reduced some wind noise to where I am comfortable to leave it at that....
So my question is, what do you all think would be the best material to fill the gaps from windshield to A pillar and back? I was thinking Sugru here but I could just as easily see tape here; if there is a rubber flashing that can sit in here like the Nissan to the right, that'd be awesome. I have uploaded a pic for reference on where I am talking about and can attach another photo from the car next to mine that is parked. I do this because most of the cars I own or have been in contact with seem to insulate this gap with rubber finishing...
Thanks all,
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You can find the windshield strip on ebay/amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VZLVBKZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VZLVBKZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
You are awesome bud, thank you. Its unavailable, but its a start...
Anyone have experience with this strip for fitment?
AP
This looks like the same stuff and it's available.
https://www.amazon.com/CITALL-windshield-sunroof-protector-trimmed/dp/B07QX4FXC3
Best,
FredMt
TM3 LR Q4 2021 (after LR Q4 2019 and M3P Q2 2021)
I also obstructed the spaces at the base of the front uprights on both sides of the windshield.
I used a drop from the seal kit and in this case, one of the center pilar.
The seal should be put on, keeping outside the U it makes on one of the 2 sides . After removing the red strip to glue the joint, the game consists in gradually stuffing the 2 sides of the U, over the entire length of the slot. I used a thin and rigid plastic masking knife. The joint must be pinched mm by mm.
At the end the joint is crushed with a force, which it really does not risk to move. The result is perfect, we do not even see that it has been added.
I used a drop from the seal kit and in this case, one of the center pilar.
The seal should be put on, keeping outside the U it makes on one of the 2 sides . After removing the red strip to glue the joint, the game consists in gradually stuffing the 2 sides of the U, over the entire length of the slot. I used a thin and rigid plastic masking knife. The joint must be pinched mm by mm.
At the end the joint is crushed with a force, which it really does not risk to move. The result is perfect, we do not even see that it has been added.
FredMt
TM3 LR Q4 2021 (after LR Q4 2019 and M3P Q2 2021)
For example, here after is the link to the global kit I used; you have to check, but I think it is the same on Amazon. Link below.
https://www.amazon.com/Motrobe-Soundproof-Weather-Reduction-Accessories/dp/B07WSTTP5Z/
I used the rest of B-pillar strip after I put all seal I need on the car.
You know, i do with steal I had. It is just better steal I could find at home. It a little bit hard to put it but it works very well at the end.
( Model 3: Rubber Seal Strips Set (4 Doors+Frunk+Trunk) )
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TydalForce
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I did something similar with leftovers from my seal kit. The driver's side worked out well, but the gap on the passenger side is a little bigger and not as even so what I managed to shove in there is a little less than perfect.
I bought Sugru to replace both of them but haven't gotten around to it.
I bought Sugru to replace both of them but haven't gotten around to it.
FredMt
TM3 LR Q4 2021 (after LR Q4 2019 and M3P Q2 2021)
I don't have tested yet (because of coronavirus we are confined... )
But it cost nothing, i hope, isn t it the aim of this topic
I don't have tested yet (because of coronavirus we are confined... )
But it cost nothing, i hope, isn t it the aim of this topic
Ca marche.
The A pillar sponge/seal fixes worked for me, was having wind noise around the driver's side of the windshield that showed up around 80mph, that fixed it.
What really did it for me were the B-pillar and window fixes for annoying road noise coming from the driver's side window. Sometimes the window squeaks against the rubber but subjectively the ambient noise is gone.
What really did it for me were the B-pillar and window fixes for annoying road noise coming from the driver's side window. Sometimes the window squeaks against the rubber but subjectively the ambient noise is gone.
FredMt
TM3 LR Q4 2021 (after LR Q4 2019 and M3P Q2 2021)
Could you please develop a little how do you do to fix noise of the driver's side window? I still have "wind" noise in top of driver's window.
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