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///Manuel 08-16-2007 02:06 PM

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.

noncom23 08-16-2007 02:08 PM

Roll it up!

J/K. Hadn't noticed it.

wangster 08-16-2007 02:29 PM

Use your sunroof then.

///Manuel 08-16-2007 02:32 PM

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!

TheNorv 08-16-2007 02:39 PM

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.

///Manuel 08-16-2007 03:03 PM

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.

dvs 08-16-2007 03:20 PM

How about purchasing a convertible?
PROBLEM SOLVED!

Aimster 08-16-2007 03:21 PM

I always drive with the two front windows down and sunroof open.

Try putting all three of those down.

lo_jack 08-16-2007 06:22 PM

Drop the rear windows a quarter inch.

///Manuel 08-16-2007 06:48 PM

That's all it was, the rear windows. That was a close one... I almost sold the X ;) Thanks TheNorv.

rudejamaican 08-16-2007 06:53 PM

I also drive with the sun roof and both front windows down.

PS: This is one beautiful X http://www.dvs-one.com/x5.jpg

///Manuel 08-16-2007 07:34 PM

The X5 would nice if it had clear corners and no front plate...
However he does have his windows down maybe we could ask him if he's experiencing the draft!

dvs 08-17-2007 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///Manuel
The X5 would nice if it had clear corners and no front plate...
However he does have his windows down maybe we could ask him if he's experiencing the draft!

was going to get the clear headlight assembly as it was my last mod on my list but then my wife gave birth to my son and all my priorities changed, LOL. once he a little older i shall resume. as for the front plate i personally hate the it but it is state law to have them in new jersey.

heres a pic of the little fella.. Meet Jake!
http://www.dvs-one.com/jake.jpg


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