High pitched squeal at 120mph and above
04-21-2005, 02:42 PM
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On occasion I have found myself at 120mph+ and without fail every time I exceed 120 I start to get a high pitched squeal from the right front area of the cabin (at least I think it's inside)...at any rate I?m usually only at those speeds for a few seconds so I really haven't had the time to contemplate what's going on while it's happening / Not that big of a deal, because as I said, I seldom go that fast...but I'm curious if anyone else has experienced the same...it's probably the rubber around the windshield??
04-21-2005, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ch7656' date='Apr 21 2005, 02:42 PM
On occasion I have found myself at 120mph+ and without fail every time I exceed 120 I start to get a high pitched squeal from the right front area of the cabin (at least I think it's inside)...at any rate I?m usually only at those speeds for a few seconds so I really haven't had the time to contemplate what's going on while it's happening / Not that big of a deal, because as I said, I seldom go that fast...but I'm curious if anyone else has experienced the same...it's probably the rubber around the windshield??
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I no longer have this issue. I have taken her up to 145mph. Just wind noise that is to be expected at that speed.
04-21-2005, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Apr 21 2005, 04:01 PM
[quote name='ch7656' date='Apr 21 2005, 02:42 PM']On occasion I have found myself at 120mph+ and without fail every time I exceed 120 I start to get a high pitched squeal from the right front area of the cabin (at least I think it's inside)...at any rate I?m usually only at those speeds for a few seconds so I really haven't had the time to contemplate what's going on while it's happening / Not that big of a deal, because as I said, I seldom go that fast...but I'm curious if anyone else has experienced the same...it's probably the rubber around the windshield??
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I no longer have this issue. I have taken her up to 145mph. Just wind noise that is to be expected at that speed.
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[/quote]Thanks!
...I love this forum...this is one of those topics I was hesitating to post on because I figured it wouldn't go anywhere...and look what happens...a couple minutes later I find out I'm not the only one and in addition there seems to be a fix! Thanks again
04-24-2005, 02:33 AM
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does anyone know if there is a BMW document that addresses this problem? i CANT stand this high pitch whistle anymore, i get it at 120 mph and i just dont go any faster because i cant stop that sound. I talked to my service manager about this and he doesnt have a clue and is pretty reluctant to ride with me at 120! I told him he had to change the windshield or the seals but he had no idea. thanks!
04-24-2005, 02:41 AM
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I had it as per my video post above.
I had to change my windscreen 2 weeks ago because of chip/crack, so hopefully
the problem is gone since it was resealed anyway. Still have to do another high speed run.
There must be some official circular from BMW on this problem.
I had to change my windscreen 2 weeks ago because of chip/crack, so hopefully
the problem is gone since it was resealed anyway. Still have to do another high speed run.
There must be some official circular from BMW on this problem.
04-24-2005, 04:57 AM
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They must have fixed it, I saw 135 yesterday and very quiet!
04-24-2005, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Oaktree' date='Apr 24 2005, 05:57 AM
They must have fixed it, I saw 135 yesterday and very quiet!
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Originally Posted by MEX' date='Apr 24 2005, 12:33 PM
does anyone know if there is a BMW document that addresses this problem? i CANT stand this high pitch whistle anymore, i get it at 120 mph and i just dont go any faster because i cant stop that sound. I talked to my service manager about this and he doesnt have a clue and is pretty reluctant to ride with me at 120! I told him he had to change the windshield or the seals but he had no idea. thanks!
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They have to replace the glue for the windshield!