Wind Deflector/ Buffeting Problem
#61
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Will get info on the source
#62
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I didn't take any pictures, but below you will see the area that I taped outlined by yellow paper. Took about 5 strips of tape. Held up perfectly and solved the wind buffeting.
Open the door and apply the tape over the triangular trim. One application lasted all weekend.
Open the door and apply the tape over the triangular trim. One application lasted all weekend.
#63
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Thread Starter
This just proves my point, it doesn't take a lot to disrupt the airflow to stop the buffeting. I took my index finger and stuck it out just a little in the corner of the window and it made a big difference at 100mph.
#65
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Thread Starter
Hey mech 33 you got to go over 30 mph... lol
#66
Race Car
#67
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Thread Starter
I love those cheap solutions that work... So simple but so effective.
#68
Burning Brakes
by 3M to adhere the wiper blade strips. Each side is about 3-4" long. No one even noticed them at a recent car show.
#69
J. D. Power Survey - This was virtually the only negative comment I reported. "How could the Porsche engineers continue to miss on this issue. My 997.1 C2 and my 997.2 GTS exhibited this same issue?"
I will try the wiper blade fix but would ask for a picture on how to tape this so it stays in place at speed.
Taking the door panel off, messing with the air-bag and mirror to put a $160 car bob fiberfix on a $160k car is ludicrous.
I will try the wiper blade fix but would ask for a picture on how to tape this so it stays in place at speed.
Taking the door panel off, messing with the air-bag and mirror to put a $160 car bob fiberfix on a $160k car is ludicrous.
#70
Former Vendor
I got the Porsche North America survey via email the other day. This wind buffeting was my primary complaint. I encourage everyone to reach out to Porsche NA. This problem is unacceptable. I commend those of you that have come up with creative fixes. It shouldn't be our problem to fix! Should be a campaign Porsche does quietly. If we make enough noise they will do something.
#71
Rennlist Member
I already told one of my friends that works for Tesla (a new 991 GT3 owner) to manufacture and sell OE-looking replacements.
None of the solutions I have seen until now are acceptable for a $150k car. Period.
None of the solutions I have seen until now are acceptable for a $150k car. Period.
#74
Wind Deflector
I finally bit the bullet and installed the Blackmill wind buffeting wings.
Great product - works as advertised up to 150 mph.
I tried every home made solution. They all worked reasonably well but began to fall off with car washes and 3M tape peeling off of the rubber pieces.
Great product - works as advertised up to 150 mph.
I tried every home made solution. They all worked reasonably well but began to fall off with car washes and 3M tape peeling off of the rubber pieces.