air hissing through driver window top when driving 50+ mph

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Old 05-23-2013, 09:55 AM
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Default air hissing through driver window top when driving 50+ mph

how i can i fix this? i have the window all the way up but when i go 50 or + its like pssssssssss and really annoying....i try to pretend its a supercharger but its not working.
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 10:00 AM
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Is it the t-tops weather stripping by the window or is it the weather stripping on the body of your car and window?
Could be a couple different places.
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 10:03 AM
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I think theres a gap between the driver side window, because it was broken and just got fixed....can i replace the weather stripping or what should i do? how hard/expensive is it?

t-tops seem to lock in fine with no gaps or air coming in.
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 10:09 AM
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When the window was replaced, they didn't adjust it properly. To fix, you need to go inside the door and mess with the mechanism. Not sure if that's at or above your present pay grade?
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 10:11 AM
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Duct tape works well.
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 10:20 AM
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But duct tape looks so trailer trashy. Just silicone the door shut and get in the car through the passenger side.
Or.....don't drive faster than 49.
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 10:39 AM
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i suck at working on cars so i cant do it and i dont want to duck tape it, and i cant just go in through passenger side.

will itbe okay if i just tyr to ignore it? i should eventually get used to it right? maybe play the radio or something or rock with t-tops? girls will still like my car right?
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 10:40 AM
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Install a Ventshade® and keep the window cracked...
 
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Old 05-23-2013, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Everett#2390
Install a Ventshade®
i dont really like how those look, is it okay if i just try to ignore it? what would u guys do if u were me?
 

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Old 05-23-2013, 10:44 AM
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I am not saying that window adjustment is not the problem, it most likely is but, How does the door close? What condition is hinge in. A very common issue with the Camaro is the bushing in the hinge wears and allows the door to sag, over time the sagging causes the door striker to wear and the back of the door will drop just enough to cause air and water leaks right at the back corner of the window.

To fix this the hinges need rebuilt the striker needs replaced and the door needs realigned.
 


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