So is wind noise really an issue?

[nvx1977]

my app specifies dB, so I'm making the assumption it's unweighted (neither A nor C).

I'm less interested in absolute dB accuracy and more how the readings differed between the two cars. My numbers seem lower than most, so the calibration could be off. However in a dead quiet room in the house, it was reading the proper levels (18dB), and when I spoke normally, the app registered as conversation level dBs. So it's probably not too far off.

 

[SpiceWare]

Just ran across this

 

[SoCalGuy]

Just ran across this

Hmm I wonder if it works....

 

[gaswalla]

$29 from RPM.. really tempted

 

[SoCalGuy]

$29 from RPM.. really tempted

Yeah - if some M3 owners do their own testing and verify that it does reduce the wind noise that would be huge... hard to just trust what the seller says...

 

[RayK]

I'd try taping over the gaps with painter's tape (shouldn't leave any tape residue) to see if it makes a difference. If it does, then order one. If it doesn't reduce the noise then don't bother spending $29 (plus tax, shipping, etc.).

 

[SoCalGuy]

I'd try taping over the gaps with painter's tape (shouldn't leave any tape residue) to see if it makes a difference. If it does, then order one. If it doesn't reduce the noise then don't bother spending $29 (plus tax, shipping, etc.).

Good point - or just find cheaper black painters tape

 

[alseTrick]

Just ran across this

But WHY would Tesla not do this during production? It was an issue for the all-glass Model S, too!

 

[nvx1977]

Interesting. I don't have enough gapping in my existing seals between the glass to wedge this thing in there. I think that's why I'm getting dB readings in the 50s range when I test for wind noise.

This does point to inconsistency of the OEM seals around the glass.

Agreed that masking tape should be the first step before committing to the purchase. You should be able to measure the difference with a dB app on your phone if indeed the wind noise is caused by these seams.

 

[ForeverFree]

Would love to see Tesla Service Centers provide this type of fix.

 

[Unbeliever]

I only hear wind noise when I hit a crosswind.

--Carlos V

 

[gtmotor]

I just took my Model 3 home yesterday and drove for over 100 miles at 80+ mph. I was specifically listening for excessive wind noise due to this thread and I'm happy to report that my particular car is super quiet. It's the quietest car we own right now other than maybe our 200 series Land Cruiser (when it was on street tires).

 

[xav-]

Hats off to RPM tesla,
they definitely try to make things affordable, unlike TSportlines with their $110 screws for the 18 inch wheels which I think is an insult to their customers.

I am going to order this part from RPM tesla. If anything I suspect it will make the pano roof look better. The gaps on the pano roof look definitely large to me. It looks off.

 

[insaneoctane]

Interesting. I don't have enough gapping in my existing seals between the glass to wedge this thing in there. I think that's why I'm getting dB readings in the 50s range when I test for wind noise.

This does point to inconsistency of the OEM seals around the glass.

Agreed that masking tape should be the first step before committing to the purchase. You should be able to measure the difference with a dB app on your phone if indeed the wind noise is caused by these seams.

@novox77 would you be willing to snap a photo of how tight your gap is? Ideally with a ruler for scale? It would be helpful to understand the range of these gaps as we "solve" noise issues.

 

[nvx1977]

@novox77 would you be willing to snap a photo of how tight your gap is? Ideally with a ruler for scale? It would be helpful to understand the range of these gaps as we "solve" noise issues.

Happy to in a few days. The car is at the service center! I found some scuffs on the rear bumper post-delivery (I live in NH, and Tesla has to deliver direct to my house because there's no NH service center. I cannot pick up at the MA service center or MA will force me to pay sales tax).

To clarify, the panel gap itself is normal, but the OEM seals look good. If I applied the RPM solution, I'd be crushing the OEM seals, and I don't think I really want to do that.

 

[Wknapp0924]

Hmm I wonder if it works....

I bought this and tried it out. Unfortunately driving at 80 sounded exactly the same. Save your 30 bucks as I am sending it back.

 

[mhan00]

I bought this and tried it out. Unfortunately driving at 80 sounded exactly the same. Save your 30 bucks as I am sending it back.

Thanks for the info. Did you try out any noise measuring apps for your phone to get an accurate measure?

 

[cellogig]

Go to your local hardware store and buy a product call backer rod. Try 3/8 inch x 240 inch , 1/2 inch x 240 inches, or 5/8 inch x 240 inches. Cost of $3.48

Then look for a hand applicator squeegee. Or a kitchen spatula that does not have to much play in it to sink the backer rod into the gaps.

 

[cellogig]

Ok so I am trying it.
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I also had screen spline lying around. I would go with this size in the picture. Make sure it is the circular kind. NOT the flat kind.

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I had such a big gap I had to use the backer rod. The smallest backer rod they sell.

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Here is the spline in the gaps

Also I can use this dental tool to pull up the screen spline to keep it flush with the frame

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This is a long view of the spline

I posted this under another thread. I actually tried circular screen spline. 25 ft is all you need. .19 or .22 size will fill in the gaps. Cost less then 5.00. I did have to use backer rod for one huge gap as seen above in the thumbnail pic. Not sure if it makes a difference. I do not have a decibel meter. I did drive around and it all stayed in place. Plus the wind noise does not bother me really. But wanted to be helpful and save you all some money.

 

[cellogig]

Hats off to RPM tesla,
they definitely try to make things affordable, unlike TSportlines with their $110 screws for the 18 inch wheels which I think is an insult to their customers.

I am going to order this part from RPM tesla. If anything I suspect it will make the pano roof look better. The gaps on the pano roof look definitely large to me. It looks off.

Look above..also on another thread listed on the forum entitled wind reduction, problems with breakage of material when applying.