Wind noise
03-03-21, 03:56 PM
#1
Driver
Thread Starter
Wind noise
Hi, when travelling above 70kmph, my 2001 SC430 has a noticeable wind leaking into the car now. When I press against the inside rubber seal just above the side mirror, noise is reduced significantly. Instead of changing the entire seal, is there an elegant ( & cheaper 🤪
way to solve this ? Many thanks 🙏🏻
way to solve this ? Many thanks 🙏🏻
03-03-21, 04:13 PM
#2
Lexus Fanatic
There might be a cheaper way, although I'm not sure it's more elegant: Try using some high-adhesive duct or similar tape that is reasonably close to the color of the interior trim around the seal. That might cover up the small air-leaks where you are getting the noise.
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03-03-21, 04:49 PM
#3
Lexus Fanatic
Problem is you're driving 70,000 mph.
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03-03-21, 07:45 PM
#5
Driver
Thread Starter
Wind noise
Many thanks to all who responded. Will research on adhesive tape. Haha yes I live in Singapore so it is metric km. Yes indeed I should have used KPH the OP. Many thanks 🙏🏻
03-04-21, 08:58 AM
#6
Pole Position
this is actually a common problem. google "clublexus sc430 wind noise" and you can find several creative fixes.
03-04-21, 10:58 AM
#7
In my opinion, just replace the rubber molding surrounding the side-view mirror. It is a pretty easy job and there are some great guides on this web-site. I had wind noise and tried using some of the methods that are listed in some of the pages to make sure the noise was coming from the side view mirror. Once I had pin-pointed the noise was coming from the side view mirror, I replaced the molding on both sides and it was whisper quiet inside.
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03-06-21, 07:23 AM
#10
Lead Lap
Here is a thread. Check out posts 37, 72, 95 & 109. (There's more information in the thread too but those should get you where you want to be.)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...ml#post5681301
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...ml#post5681301
03-09-21, 03:35 AM
#12
Driver
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03-09-21, 10:14 AM
#14
Lead Lap