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Old Jan 15, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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Whistling from the frameless windows.

There is a whistle at higher speeds only from my front 2 windows the driver and passenger. I assume it is because it is the frameless window concept.

Is there any way I can test it or fix this problem?
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 09:56 PM
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It's coming from the windows and not fixable really... Possibly adjusting the alignment of the window track. 02-07 Imprezas are notorious for this condition.
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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i have no whistling in my windows. mayeb thats why wagons pwn!!!!
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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^^^ Hahaha, yeah the windows do tend to whistle when going over 90+ mph... well that's for me that is. I only drive fast when I have to poop =)
Old Jan 15, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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i didnt relize the windows was a problem. even at infineon when i hti the strip or track i get close to 100+ i never heard the whistle before.

maybe over time the weather stripping get old. i alwayd garage my car so i dont get beat down in the sun. mayeb that has somethign to do with it.

i will stick to wagons being teh better
Old Jan 16, 2009 | 01:57 PM
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My driver side window started whistling like a month and a half ago, it picks up noise around 30mph. All I have to do is roll the window down a hair and then back up and it stops. It's kind of annoying, but ultimately not that big of a deal I guess.
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 1sicwrx
It's coming from the windows and not fixable really... Possibly adjusting the alignment of the window track. 02-07 Imprezas are notorious for this condition.
The mirrors make more noise than the windows do, as well as the hood scoop.
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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this just happened to my car about 4 months ago its soo annoyying!
Old Jan 17, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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yeah sometimes the rubber lining does catch the glass. Try just putting the window down a bit then rolling it back up.
Old Jan 25, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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i always had that issue when I purchased the WRX brand new. It's just a bad design with the frameless window I presume. But it's true if you open the window and reclose it, it should "realign" the window to the rubber. This noise even happens just rolling the window down and this squeaky sound happens near the side view mirrors. I believe it just needs some moisture or armor all. Very evident on dry days or if your parked under the sun for awhile.
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 02:25 AM
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Didnt really notice the wind whistling but after installing the JDM RainGuards, the whisitling was noticeable now but bearable.
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by DiS oNe GuY
^^^ Hahaha, yeah the windows do tend to whistle when going over 90+ mph... well that's for me that is. I only drive fast when I have to poop =)
hahahahahai do the same
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 11:15 AM
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You want to hear noisy, try the 02-03 STi hood scoop, on the highway it howls like a banshee :-(
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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^lol really? I'll have to hop in a bugeye with an sti hood scoop!!
Old Feb 3, 2009 | 10:45 AM
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I DIDNT READ THE THREAD!!!!

but fold the mirrors backa nd take of the white sticker

that will cause it



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