Wind draft from door - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Ernerd · 12-01-2011, 09:49 AM

Not sure where to post this since I can't find a specified sub-forum for this lol. Anyways, whenever I go above 60/70mph I can noticeably hear a draft from the driver side door, possibly the window. Is this normal on the coupe due to the design of the window? If not, how can I go about fixing this, since it is very annoying. There are no water leaks though so I'm not sure what is causing this. Thank you.

stratplaya06 · 12-01-2011, 10:23 AM

I have the same problem, and mine is on both sides. I am probably going to order new weatherstripping for both sides.

Stucks · 12-01-2011, 12:09 PM

Same exact problem with my e92 335i

Ernerd · 12-01-2011, 12:57 PM

So what's the fix?

AWD Addict · 12-01-2011, 01:03 PM

Have it here to. It's not terrible, but I notice it. Mine actually seems to be coming from the handle (which is weird, because it's in the middle of the door, not on the edge.)

I think the weatherstripping suggestion is probably a good one.

Ernerd · 12-01-2011, 01:34 PM

Ahh I see. Yeah, at first when I bought the car I didn't really notice it. I dunno if it has gotten worse or I'm paying more attention to it lol.

HurtsMyWorld · 12-01-2011, 08:23 PM

I had the same problem too and told my mechanic at BMW, he rode with me and he too thought it was the weather strip and one other thing. When we got back he actually took a mallet hammer and tapped the hinge where the door would close, hard to describe since I don't know the exact name of it, but if you open the door and look on the inside where the door would latch onto? But anyways, he knocked on that for a bit and we took it back out and the sound was gone!

AlpineE90335i · 12-02-2011, 07:33 AM

I have the same problem, Do you have a pic to show where he was hammering on the Jamb? Thank you in advance.

Foxcolt · 12-02-2011, 10:30 AM

Ha, same exact issue with my coupe, never loud enough to really bother me but if someone figures out how to adjust the door jamb to fix I'd be interested.

bavarian19 · 12-03-2011, 10:08 AM

I also have the problem. Would like to know what I can do to fix it.

64k miles on the clock FYI.

bavarian19 · 12-04-2011, 11:59 AM

BTW,

I did the chrome to shadowline trim swap last weekend, and the noise is gone. Used old seals, but it may be the one thing to swap out to get it to stop.

Wonka · 12-04-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

BTW,

I did the chrome to shadowline trim swap last weekend, and the noise is gone. Used old seals, but it may be the one thing to swap out to get it to stop.

I have stock shadowline and I get a bit of wind noise from the driver side.

bavarian19 · 12-04-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wonka

I have stock shadowline and I get a bit of wind noise from the driver side.

Probably the lower seal in the upper window trim. It should be easy to replace.

12-01-2011, 09:49 AM	#1
Ernerd Private First Class Drives: E92 335i SGM '07 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Wind draft from door Not sure where to post this since I can't find a specified sub-forum for this lol. Anyways, whenever I go above 60/70mph I can noticeably hear a draft from the driver side door, possibly the window. Is this normal on the coupe due to the design of the window? If not, how can I go about fixing this, since it is very annoying. There are no water leaks though so I'm not sure what is causing this. Thank you.
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12-01-2011, 10:23 AM	#2
stratplaya06 Captain Drives: 2008 E92 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 823 iTrader: (6)	I have the same problem, and mine is on both sides. I am probably going to order new weatherstripping for both sides. __________________ \| PROcede Rev3 \| Vishnu Meth \| DCI \| BMW Perf. Exhaust \| AR Coated/Catless \| CP-E FMIC \| Quaife \|

12-01-2011, 12:09 PM	#3
Stucks Captain Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montgomery County, MD Posts: 980 iTrader: (6)	Same exact problem with my e92 335i __________________ Current: 2008 e92 335i coupe. FBO+e85. Stock exhaust, no meth. 421whp/457wtq Previous: 2003 Honda Accord V6 coupe: AEM V2, zex 75 wet shot (sold)

12-01-2011, 08:23 PM	#7
HurtsMyWorld Lieutenant Drives: Black 07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 443 iTrader: (2)	I had the same problem too and told my mechanic at BMW, he rode with me and he too thought it was the weather strip and one other thing. When we got back he actually took a mallet hammer and tapped the hinge where the door would close, hard to describe since I don't know the exact name of it, but if you open the door and look on the inside where the door would latch onto? But anyways, he knocked on that for a bit and we took it back out and the sound was gone! __________________ Procede, AFE Intake, AA BOV, Black Out Tail Lights, Black Grills, Black side reflectors, VMR V715s 19", VSRF Catless-DownPipes. Coming soon - Metch rear bumper, HPF Front Mount, Oil Catch Can, and much more.

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12-01-2011, 12:57 PM	#4
Ernerd Private First Class Drives: E92 335i SGM '07 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	So what's the fix?

12-01-2011, 01:03 PM	#5
AWD Addict Chief Executive Drives: 2008 335xi 6spd Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boston Posts: 2,320 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	Have it here to. It's not terrible, but I notice it. Mine actually seems to be coming from the handle (which is weird, because it's in the middle of the door, not on the edge.) I think the weatherstripping suggestion is probably a good one.

12-01-2011, 01:34 PM	#6
Ernerd Private First Class Drives: E92 335i SGM '07 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Ahh I see. Yeah, at first when I bought the car I didn't really notice it. I dunno if it has gotten worse or I'm paying more attention to it lol.

12-02-2011, 07:33 AM	#8
AlpineE90335i Lieutenant Drives: Tiag E90 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 411 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i E90 [0.50] 1998 Jeep Cherokee ... [0.00] 1990 E30 M3 Sold [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 Sold [0.00]	I have the same problem, Do you have a pic to show where he was hammering on the Jamb? Thank you in advance.

12-02-2011, 10:30 AM	#9
Foxcolt Private First Class Drives: AW E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA Posts: 111 iTrader: (2)	Ha, same exact issue with my coupe, never loud enough to really bother me but if someone figures out how to adjust the door jamb to fix I'd be interested.

12-03-2011, 10:08 AM	#10
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,659 iTrader: (22)	I also have the problem. Would like to know what I can do to fix it. 64k miles on the clock FYI.

12-04-2011, 11:59 AM	#11
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,659 iTrader: (22)	BTW, I did the chrome to shadowline trim swap last weekend, and the noise is gone. Used old seals, but it may be the one thing to swap out to get it to stop.