loud noise at high speed

Jas0nn · 12-11-2005, 06:58 AM

let me preface this question by acknowledging the inherent recklessness of driving at triple digit speeds on public roads; i do however, believe these speeds can be achieved with relative safety with a bit of common sense and prudence.

now for the question: above 120 mph, i just noticed that i am getting a loud buzzing/whining sound coming from the car. not the usual wind noise (and i dont think for the spoiler, though it is an 06 if that helps). it sounds like it might be from the tires, which concerns me because i just put blizzak lm25's on (which are rated for this speed). the odd thing is, it will start to come on at 120, but at 115 is disappears; the sound is light a lightswitch - on, then off. before i take my car to the dealer and ask them to address a concern that only occurs above a very high speed (i hope they dont have to drive my car to look it this), i thought i might see if you guys know. anyone think it is the tires? the car doesnt become unstable at all, but it is very unsettling. many thanks.

BillFromTR · 12-11-2005, 07:07 AM

Side view mirror howl?
Bill

**nandanrp** · 12-11-2005, 09:26 AM

Strange noise past 120mph!

High Speed noise???

suren27 · 12-11-2005, 10:05 AM

yea sounds like the mirror howl.. i have that too, and since it got colder it comes on earlier... before i never heard it and i had like 130-135 runs.. but now at 120 it comes on and howls like nothing else.. scary the first time but then you sorda get used to it, or stay under the speed when it howls

TeKiZeRo · 12-11-2005, 10:50 AM

Side view mirror howl.

Jas0nn · 12-11-2005, 12:41 PM

i figured that much, but wanted to make sure it wasn't something tire related. thanks guys.

ITW · 12-11-2005, 02:47 PM

attention MODS: this questioin should be in the FAQ's

***Nachos Libres*** · 12-11-2005, 06:07 PM

Consider it moved.

jason bouchard · 12-11-2005, 06:34 PM

i had the same problem with the same tires . . its normal

TEST DRYVER · 12-11-2005, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason bouchard

i had the same problem with the same tires . . its normal

I'm glad someone brought this up. Iv'e had the same problem. I just bought my STi.

Jas0nn · 12-11-2005, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason bouchard

i had the same problem with the same tires . . its normal

is it a tire issue then, and not a mirror whistle?? just wondering what causes it.

jason bouchard · 12-11-2005, 09:02 PM

ive also noticed the colder it is it seems to make them def do it, i just hit 140 on the way home from 7-11 ( not saying its ok in any way, but its an empty highway) and it was 26F at this time it has to be tires

i have no idea why they do it, but they arent really made for this kinda speed even if there rated for it

boostmasta · 06-26-2006, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jas0nn

.. the sound is light a lightswitch - on, then off.

Hi fellas!

Funnily enough, i also get this weird 'switch going on, then off' repeatedly at approx. 1min intervals when i drive at times whether high or low speeds. More frequent/obvious when i'm spooling up and up the revs. And at times there's no such sounds... like WTF?

Mine's a JDM ver8 STi.

boostmasta · 06-26-2006, 03:40 AM

sorry forget to note, apart from the switch noises, i don't get any other wind noises and such...

kzn · 06-26-2006, 05:31 AM

if i dont hear "the howl" at least once... then its been a bad day

12-11-2005, 06:58 AM	#1
Jas0nn Professional STI Racer Car: Dolphin Grey B6 S4 Fav Mod: i miss my sti Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 645 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	loud noise at high speed let me preface this question by acknowledging the inherent recklessness of driving at triple digit speeds on public roads; i do however, believe these speeds can be achieved with relative safety with a bit of common sense and prudence. now for the question: above 120 mph, i just noticed that i am getting a loud buzzing/whining sound coming from the car. not the usual wind noise (and i dont think for the spoiler, though it is an 06 if that helps). it sounds like it might be from the tires, which concerns me because i just put blizzak lm25's on (which are rated for this speed). the odd thing is, it will start to come on at 120, but at 115 is disappears; the sound is light a lightswitch - on, then off. before i take my car to the dealer and ask them to address a concern that only occurs above a very high speed (i hope they dont have to drive my car to look it this), i thought i might see if you guys know. anyone think it is the tires? the car doesnt become unstable at all, but it is very unsettling. many thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-26-2006, 05:31 AM	#15
kzn Amateur STI Driver Location: Durban, South Africa Posts: 12 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	if i dont hear "the howl" at least once... then its been a bad day This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-11-2005, 07:07 AM	#2
BillFromTR Spec C Club Car: Wingless '05 Fav Mod: BOV and MBC Location: Armpit of America Posts: 2,208 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Side view mirror howl? Bill

12-11-2005, 09:26 AM	#3
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Strange noise past 120mph! High Speed noise???

12-11-2005, 10:05 AM	#4
suren27 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 05 STi Location: NYC Posts: 566 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	yea sounds like the mirror howl.. i have that too, and since it got colder it comes on earlier... before i never heard it and i had like 130-135 runs.. but now at 120 it comes on and howls like nothing else.. scary the first time but then you sorda get used to it, or stay under the speed when it howls

12-11-2005, 10:50 AM	#5
TeKiZeRo Spec C Club Car: '06 Evo IX, '05 STi Fav Mod: Boost =] Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,077 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Side view mirror howl.

12-11-2005, 12:41 PM	#6
Jas0nn Professional STI Racer Car: Dolphin Grey B6 S4 Fav Mod: i miss my sti Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 645 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	i figured that much, but wanted to make sure it wasn't something tire related. thanks guys.

12-11-2005, 02:47 PM	#7
ITW Junior STI Driver Car: 06 CGM STI Location: Plover, WI 54467 Posts: 87 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	attention MODS: this questioin should be in the FAQ's

12-11-2005, 06:07 PM	#8
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,361 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Consider it moved.

12-11-2005, 06:34 PM	#9
jason bouchard Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: the driver Location: NJ Posts: 633 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	i had the same problem with the same tires . . its normal

12-11-2005, 09:02 PM	#12
jason bouchard Professional STI Racer Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: the driver Location: NJ Posts: 633 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	ive also noticed the colder it is it seems to make them def do it, i just hit 140 on the way home from 7-11 ( not saying its ok in any way, but its an empty highway) and it was 26F at this time it has to be tires i have no idea why they do it, but they arent really made for this kinda speed even if there rated for it

06-26-2006, 03:40 AM	#14
boostmasta Amateur STI Driver Posts: 9 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	sorry forget to note, apart from the switch noises, i don't get any other wind noises and such...