WR1 Owners Club

Posted: **Tue Oct 12, 2004 10:40 am**

I THINK THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM THAT NEEDS ADDRESSING;
LOOKING AT A PREVIOUS POST THIS A COMMON PROBLEM!
EVERYONES EXPERIENCING A LOUD HUMMING NOISE IN MEDIUM TO HIGH WINDS AT ABOVE 100 MPH (SPEEDS VARY)

IVE JUST COME OUT OF AN STI-8 INTO MY WR1 & NEVER HAD BAGPIPES WITH THAT (ITS EXACTLY THE SAME CAR!)!!!!!!!!!

GOT ME THINKING, THE ONLY PHYSICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO CARS ARE THE WHEELS/FOGS & THE MESH GRILL, SO DOES ANYBODY THINK THE CAUSE COULD BE FROM ONE OF THESE???
IN MY OPINION ITS A MAJOR DESIGN FLOOR & NEEDS TO BE SORTED!!!

I HATE BMW'S BUT YOU'D NEVER EXPECT THAT KIND OF NOISE FROM AN M3!!!!!!!
LOOK AT THE VALUE OF OUR CARS AS WELL, SOME PEOPLE WILL THINK OF ANY REASON TO DE-VALUE A WR1.
I KNOW NOT EVERYBODY LIKES TO DRIVE AT THOSE SPEEDS A LOT BUT COME ON GUYS WE OWN THE FASTEST EVER IMPREZA, THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE SHOULD BE PERFECT!!!!!!!

Posted: **Tue Oct 12, 2004 11:02 am**

I get bag pipes at 100 mate.

Im on the case as i speak.

The most probable fix will be one of those trims that go over the 2 windows.

Ive seen this on another WR1 at the Rolling Road.

Posted: **Tue Oct 12, 2004 5:35 pm**

THANX BRIAN, KEEP ME POSTED M8

Posted: **Tue Oct 12, 2004 6:42 pm**

I've been around the 140 mark (private test track of course) and had no problem at all, at that speed my old classic was very noisy mainly from the rear windows, but nothing noticable at all with no. 12 ........sumo.

Posted: **Tue Oct 12, 2004 6:44 pm**

I've only had it happen once at 120 with strong gusts of winds hitting the car.

Posted: **Tue Oct 12, 2004 6:45 pm**

I always thought when it happened on my classic that it was air pressure building up on the inside pushing the windows outwards.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:10 pm**

Yep i get the noises also!

I also had them on my sti8, mentioned it to the dealer but not a lot they could do as they cant test drive the cars at speed hehehe. So i live with it.

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:24 pm**

Spoke to IM and they say.. Because of the High Speed that this happens the Local dealer cant test it .

This i agree as i would not want my dealer going for 130 in a 60

So we have hit a Brick wall.. im sure something can be sorted.

Ill keep you informed

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:32 pm**

Wind tunnel anyone?

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2004 7:38 pm**

I got the Bag pipes on Sunday it was a bit windy i have to admitt,
But at the end of the day if this ole WR1 cant do it to the max,, why did we buy one ???

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2004 8:31 pm**

Don't start having doubts now Brian!! :lol:

Posted: **Wed Oct 13, 2004 8:48 pm**

If you have a good dealer won't they change or check the door rubber or the alignment of the door?

Posted: **Thu Oct 14, 2004 6:47 am**

True, im sure the dealer will check it for me at the service.

Posted: **Thu Oct 14, 2004 9:52 pm**

My old WRX MY01 always did it at high speed.
Been up to 135 mph so far and no problems.
I always thought it was the windows on the WRX
Cheers
Gooner

Posted: **Sun Oct 17, 2004 6:13 pm**

Had it to 140 on more than one occassion and regulary over 120 ,I dont have any probs. Not saying that there is not any noise, just nothing that i have noticed and troubles me.

Turn the radio up !, I changed mine and upgraded it, nice to have the choice of listening to the exhaust or some good music.

Posted: **Sun Oct 17, 2004 6:18 pm**

Maybe its due to Wind Direction and Air Pressure ?

Posted: **Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:02 pm**

I think it must be because mine did it at about a hundred today, along a bit of tarmac where i've not had any problems previously.

Posted: **Thu Oct 21, 2004 8:14 pm**

What if we took someone from the dealers out in the car with them as a passenger to show them when it happens?

Posted: **Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:24 pm**

Mines in the the Service on Saturday, im sure Chris, Richard or Mark would love a drive at 140+

Posted: **Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:34 pm**

Just ask!

Is that the 5000 mile service?

Posted: **Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:40 pm**

130 and no noise out of the ordinary except for a passenger window switch that vibrates and do you think I can stop the Ba*tard thing, I'll have to put up with it till I upgrade the speakers when the whole lots got to come off...! :roll:

Posted: **Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:48 pm**

At least your ashtray doesn't constantly rattle and vibrate! :lol:

It's build quality boys, or lack of it!! :lol:

It won't stop me buying another though.

Posted: **Thu Oct 21, 2004 9:50 pm**

As long as the wheels stay on it, that's alright for me! :lol:

Posted: **Fri Oct 22, 2004 7:28 am**

Yes its the 5K Service, Cant believe how many miles ive done, it only gets used at the weekend as its not a commuting car.

THink ill Dial in 140 today just to double check the bagpipe situation.

Posted: **Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:10 pm**

the WR Blue WR1 owner (with gold wheels) wrote:At least your ashtray doesn't constantly rattle and vibrate!

It's build quality boys, or lack of it!!

It won't stop me buying another though.

ha and you give me grief!!!!!!!!!! my ashtray DONT rattle at all..........

fell out months ago! :lol:

Posted: **Fri Oct 22, 2004 12:27 pm**

That should be the least of your worries when you drive a plastic car!! :lol:

Posted: **Fri Oct 22, 2004 5:32 pm**

the WR Blue WR1 owner (with gold wheels) wrote:That should be the least of your worries when you drive a plastic car!!

ya n00b......... your dashboard is plastic...... my car is fibreglass :lol:

Posted: **Sat Nov 06, 2004 1:59 pm**

Saw some Side Window covers on a WR1 today..
A Bllack strip that goes from the front window oveer to the rear.
It stops all wind from getting under the glass

Subaru dealers supply them as well

Posted: **Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:08 pm**

Any idea how much they are?

Posted: **Sat Nov 06, 2004 9:58 pm**

Not sure but im going to find out though, as it will cure the bagpipes at 120 for sure

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