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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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How about tire pressures? I use a stretched tire setup on my xB and they make a humming sound only because of the way they are fitted. Just a second thought. Pressures on stock tires should could about 35-36 pounds.
Old Mar 20, 2005 | 09:45 PM
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35-36? isn't supposed to be around 29 psi cold? (according to the door sticker thing?)

I think the weird whistling sound i get is something with/in the passenger's side door. either that or the springs... b/c it happen sometimes if i go over a bump...
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by pharynx
They might recoomend you see them again when you have reached the recommended break in period - about 900 to 1000 miles. thats all i can help you with.
If they tell me that, I will not own this car past the 500 miles I've already got on it.

That's a blowoff bullshyte response, just hoping I gte used to the sound and learn to live with it.

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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by justinb
Originally Posted by pharynx
They might recoomend you see them again when you have reached the recommended break in period - about 900 to 1000 miles. thats all i can help you with.
If they tell me that, I will not own this car past the 500 miles I've already got on it.

That's a blowoff bullshyte response, just hoping I gte used to the sound and learn to live with it.

-Justin
i can't imagine them saying that.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankenScion
Originally Posted by justinb
Originally Posted by pharynx
They might recoomend you see them again when you have reached the recommended break in period - about 900 to 1000 miles. thats all i can help you with.
If they tell me that, I will not own this car past the 500 miles I've already got on it.

That's a blowoff bullshyte response, just hoping I gte used to the sound and learn to live with it.

-Justin
i can't imagine them saying that.
So I got all worked up for nothing?

-Justin
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 04:20 AM
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I noticed the same humming/vibrating noise before I did the intake headers and exhaust.
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 04:40 AM
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i get a wierd noise only when i turn kinda sharp, come to find out it was tire noise from my 17" tires, something about the tread pattern, good luck with you problem
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:08 AM
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Can you hook us up with a sound clip?
Old Mar 22, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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I run a higher tire pressure in the stock steelies and the car ran a lot better and the handling was better too. It seemed more sure footed then. Now i use the aftermarket wheel for the year.
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