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Old 08-16-2007, 02:06 PM
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Driving with the front windows down a real pain, does it bother you?

I noticed that when the front windows are down (doesn't really matter which one), there is a annoying draft coming to the back of my head from the side/from behind. It almost doesn't matter how much the windows are down. It's driving me crazy to the point where I have to drive with the windows up at all times, which I don't like.
Am I the only one? Is there a trick or a fix?

EDIT: TheNorv found the fix. Simply roll down the rear window until comfort level is reached.

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Old 08-16-2007, 02:08 PM
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Roll it up!

J/K. Hadn't noticed it.
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Old 08-16-2007, 02:29 PM
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Use your sunroof then.
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Old 08-16-2007, 02:32 PM
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If you have very short hair I think you'd be less likely to notice. Other than that it gets pretty "windy".
I open the sunroof very often. However it does next to nothing in terms of sun / wind exposure except maybe for rear passengers!
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Old 08-16-2007, 02:39 PM
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If you open say the drivers front side, open the driver side rear too. That'll change how the wind comes into the car. Think about it this way, when one windows open, then all the air is gonna come though that window if you open both the front and back on that side, air comes in through both windows and the front air leaves through the back window too which lessens the amount of air entering in the front.

Thats just a theory for me though, but i never drive with just the front windows open, i always open the back also.
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Old 08-16-2007, 03:03 PM
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Nice one!
I will try, I thought about it this morning but had my rear shades up so I didn't want to try at speed.
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How about purchasing a convertible?
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Old 08-16-2007, 03:21 PM
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I always drive with the two front windows down and sunroof open.

Try putting all three of those down.
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Drop the rear windows a quarter inch.
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Old 08-16-2007, 06:48 PM
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That's all it was, the rear windows. That was a close one... I almost sold the X Thanks TheNorv.
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