Whistling and Howling over 90mph

Mikeisen · 01-26-2014, 10:13 PM

Went on a nice trip this weekend over 450 miles and the car was a blast to drive. So comfortable on long trips and all the technology definitely helps.
Anyway, I noticed a whistling and howling today coming from the front of the car while cruising over 90mph. It was windy out today, and I have never noticed this before. Has anyone else ever noticed this noise, or maybe just from a windy day? Thoughts?

Ex_Stig · 01-27-2014, 09:43 AM

I only have about 500 miles on my car since I've picked it up, but I have noticed that the wind noise is much louder than I expected. I think it is louder than it was in my 2011 M3.

I'm hesitant to bring it in to the dealership for this because it is the equivalent of sending the tech on a snipe hunt.

I'll be interested to see what others have to say.

stealth.pilot · 01-27-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikeisen

Went on a nice trip this weekend over 450 miles and the car was a blast to drive. So comfortable on long trips and all the technology definitely helps.
Anyway, I noticed a whistling and howling today coming from the front of the car while cruising over 90mph. It was windy out today, and I have never noticed this before. Has anyone else ever noticed this noise, or maybe just from a windy day? Thoughts?

I've never had this issue, but I have read about it on other people's posts.

Here are some links which may help.

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/f10...se-solved.html

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d+noise&page=2

mstmng · 01-27-2014, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GNALUZU

I only have about 500 miles on my car since I've picked it up, but I have noticed that the wind noise is much louder than I expected. I think it is louder than it was in my 2011 M3.

I'm hesitant to bring it in to the dealership for this because it is the equivalent of sending the tech on a snipe hunt.

I'll be interested to see what others have to say.

then you definitely have problems with insulation...
my catless car is quieter inside than m3 was with stock exhaust at 2-3k rpm

TonySCV · 01-27-2014, 11:45 AM

Some causes/solutions I bookmarked on this from others elsewhere:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=532984
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=265679
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2487
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=685588

PatrickC23 · 01-27-2014, 03:14 PM

I get a whistling noise inside the cabin at acceleration or downshift, Im positive its the adaptive sound.

DrewM5 · 01-27-2014, 04:24 PM

I get whistling and howling at about 100MPH. I am whistling and my wife is howling!

TonySCV · 01-27-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PatrickC23

I get a whistling noise inside the cabin at acceleration or downshift, Im positive its the adaptive sound.

You can always try bypassing it and see what happens.

Actor · 01-27-2014, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DrewM5

I get whistling and howling at about 100MPH. I am whistling and my wife is howling!

mstmng · 01-27-2014, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DrewM5

I get whistling and howling at about 100MPH. I am whistling and my wife is howling!

thats a good one

Mikeisen · 01-27-2014, 10:16 PM

Thanks, this is very helpful. I'm going to check some of the seals they talk about. Appreciate the links.

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

I've never had this issue, but I have read about it on other people's posts.

Here are some links which may help.

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/f10...se-solved.html

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d+noise&page=2

Mikeisen · 01-27-2014, 10:24 PM

Wow, a lot of these threads point to the cabin air filter. May need to try replacing and recheck. Appreciate the threads and advice. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by TonySCV

Some causes/solutions I bookmarked on this from others elsewhere:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=532984
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=265679
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2487
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=685588

Mikeisen · 01-27-2014, 10:25 PM

Lmao. You're hysterical.

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Originally Posted by DrewM5

I get whistling and howling at about 100MPH. I am whistling and my wife is howling!

RoboM5 · 01-28-2014, 07:49 PM

I had this problem on a windy day in 550 and it was that the air vents where adjusted so that only the windshield defroster vents were partially open.

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PatrickC23 Colonel 184 Rep 2,245 Posts Drives: '16 991.1 911 GTS, '16 F85 X5M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NNJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW ///M5 [0.00]	I get a whistling noise inside the cabin at acceleration or downshift, Im positive its the adaptive sound. __________________ 2016 991.1 911 Carrera GTS 2016 F85 X5M - Carbon Black/Mugello Red
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DrewM5 Captain 53 Rep 739 Posts Drives: SG E60 M5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I get whistling and howling at about 100MPH. I am whistling and my wife is howling! __________________ 2014 M5 Competition\|Space Grey\|Black Merino Full Leather\|Anthracite Trim\|Executive package\|LED Lighting Package\|Drivers's Assit Package\|B&O Sound System\|Bel STiR Plus 9500ci\|IND Side Markers and Side Vents\|Exhaustmeister\|HRE P101 Satin Charcoal/Michelin PSS (Summer)\|601/Pirelli Sottozero Serie II (Winter)\|Coded by V12
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RoboM5 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 - Space Gray Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Newport Beach iTrader: (0)	I had this problem on a windy day in 550 and it was that the air vents where adjusted so that only the windshield defroster vents were partially open. __________________ __________________ Current ///M: '19 F90 M5CP Donnington Grey/CCB/MPE/MP full carbon
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