I can go 100mph without much issues. I would actually like to go 160mph.
Windshield noise above 50 MPH
We've had our 2018 GTS (CPO, 10K miles on the clock) for about 6 weeks now. I'm generally impressed, even though it wasn't my first choice of ride as I'm more of a sedan / wagon fan for our "practical" car, but it was my wife's first choice and she's the primary driver of it. I know I'm in the minority, but I just don't like SUV's or trucks, but sure love Porsche and have been driving them for over 20 years.
What I'm surprised about is how little chatter there is here about excessive wind noise coming from the windshield area at highway speeds, starting around 50 MPH. I found it so noticeable and unpleasant, I contacted my SA who had me bring the car back for their analysis. They found nothing wrong, AND my 2021 Macan S loaner car did exactly the same thing, so I guess it's just what they do. Our previous car, a 2016 Audi A6 was dead quiet as is my 2015 A4 "winter beater". My summer car, a 2015 Cayman GTS is also very quiet wind-wise, though the tire noise may just drown it out
So, my question to you, Macaners, compared to other premium vehicles, do you find yours to be acceptable in the wind noise department?
What I'm surprised about is how little chatter there is here about excessive wind noise coming from the windshield area at highway speeds, starting around 50 MPH. I found it so noticeable and unpleasant, I contacted my SA who had me bring the car back for their analysis. They found nothing wrong, AND my 2021 Macan S loaner car did exactly the same thing, so I guess it's just what they do. Our previous car, a 2016 Audi A6 was dead quiet as is my 2015 A4 "winter beater". My summer car, a 2015 Cayman GTS is also very quiet wind-wise, though the tire noise may just drown it out
So, my question to you, Macaners, compared to other premium vehicles, do you find yours to be acceptable in the wind noise department?
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The only complaint I’ve ever seen regarding windshield noise is when the replacement windshield was installed incorrectly. If there id any gap between the top of the windshield and the rubber trim that will generate noise. Other than that with side windows open you get buffeting noise that Is present in all new cars. Good LuckWe've had our 2018 GTS (CPO, 10K miles on the clock) for about 6 weeks now. I'm generally impressed, even though it wasn't my first choice of ride as I'm more of a sedan / wagon fan for our "practical" car, but it was my wife's first choice and she's the primary driver of it. I know I'm in the minority, but I just don't like SUV's or trucks, but sure love Porsche and have been driving them for over 20 years.
What I'm surprised about is how little chatter there is here about excessive wind noise coming from the windshield area at highway speeds, starting around 50 MPH. I found it so noticeable and unpleasant, I contacted my SA who had me bring the car back for their analysis. They found nothing wrong, AND my 2021 Macan S loaner car did exactly the same thing, so I guess it's just what they do. Our previous car, a 2016 Audi A6 was dead quiet as is my 2015 A4 "winter beater". My summer car, a 2015 Cayman GTS is also very quiet wind-wise, though the tire noise may just drown it out
So, my question to you, Macaners, compared to other premium vehicles, do you find yours to be acceptable in the wind noise department?
I was surprised to hear that noise too when I bought mine (same, 2018 GTS).We've had our 2018 GTS (CPO, 10K miles on the clock) for about 6 weeks now. I'm generally impressed, even though it wasn't my first choice of ride as I'm more of a sedan / wagon fan for our "practical" car, but it was my wife's first choice and she's the primary driver of it. I know I'm in the minority, but I just don't like SUV's or trucks, but sure love Porsche and have been driving them for over 20 years.
What I'm surprised about is how little chatter there is here about excessive wind noise coming from the windshield area at highway speeds, starting around 50 MPH. I found it so noticeable and unpleasant, I contacted my SA who had me bring the car back for their analysis. They found nothing wrong, AND my 2021 Macan S loaner car did exactly the same thing, so I guess it's just what they do. Our previous car, a 2016 Audi A6 was dead quiet as is my 2015 A4 "winter beater". My summer car, a 2015 Cayman GTS is also very quiet wind-wise, though the tire noise may just drown it out
So, my question to you, Macaners, compared to other premium vehicles, do you find yours to be acceptable in the wind noise department?
I found that it does it when the climate control is on with the fan low (one line). Once I increase it to 2-3 lines, the noise usually stops. I don't know if you have noticed the same
I have recently had my windscreen replaced after it was cracked, I now have wind noise which starts at around 45mph, the faster the car goes the noisier it gets.
Today by pure chance another Macan turned up at my house, it was the exact same year and model as mine, a 2017 Macan S. So I compared his screen fitment to mine as I had seen your post here a few days ago.
Sure enough his top rubber was a nice tight seal with no visible gap but mine has a gap both above the rubber and below, you can insert paper in the gaps.
My Macan is now re booked in to have it corrected, I suspect this will mean the screen needs removing to do this as it has clearly been fitted 2-3mm too low, does this sound right?
Top screen rubber shown here going from centre of the photo to top left.
Correct fitment in this Macan.
Excessive gap causing the noise in my Macan.
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