Thread: Is this normal?
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Old Sep 19th, 2003, 08:58 PM   #12
KenL
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Quote: Originally Posted by goonery
Whistling is the A post covers, door sealing issue - dealer fix, Low speed thumper is a vehicle trait, due to suspension, tyres/tires/pneus/reifen etc ambient noise, flexing and accoustics of car itself, you will 'tune it out' when you get used to it! If you ever drive a TVR / Impretza/ Evo you get similar things, Mini 1 suspenders are quieter, S Sports more pronounced IMO.

Goonery - it's great to hear from a man in the know that this is a wee trait of the vehicle and something I can stop fretting about - phew

What's this about whistling - I've not heard that YET

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