fredcs1209

Hey guys, I recently added r2c intake and noticed a loud rattle when I floor it. Do you think if I perform this DYI it would eliminate the problem, the noise seems to be coming left bottom of windshield???

jmann

This was surprisingly easy to do, and definitely solves the problem. Thanks! I used the soft loop side of an adhesive velcro strip like someone else had mentioned.

SIK37

I to had the R2C CAI installed about 6 months ago and noticed this high pitch vibration at high RPM range and when flooring it.. But not sure if it's this popping/squeaking noise this DIY speaks of, mines almost sounds like a very HIGH pitch metal/plastic vibration coming from the outside driverside cowl area I'm assuming. Kind of hard to explain the sound via thread. just want to make sure before I dismantle everything that my noise is the same that all the above are experiencing. Thx!

jmann

This solves the problem of the cowl tapping on the bottom edge of the windshield. You would definitely know if this is the sound you are hearing. This was really only bothering me in cold weather, which seemed to make it worse.

brizey

At some point this winter (in TX so its time to work in the garage when its not 120 degrees) I am going to do this. As an FYI, I had the tapping sound and jammed a piece of felt where I could here the sound coming from and it went away. Kind of ghetto, but it worked and its a good test to see if this is your issue before taking things apart.

G4FSR

Pretty easy DIY.
Just did mine. Used some left over vinyl wrap cut 5/8".
Hopefully the popping sound / noise goes away.

MistaYoung

Got to do this to mine soon.

mtech369

don't have any cowl noise but this would be useful in keeping leaves and tree debri from falling into the cowl area and getting inside the blower housing. since i have plenty of wool felt and free time on my hands i guess i'm gonna b performing this repair today.

jmann

I had my windshield replaced this month, the installer moved the strip from the old windshield to the new one for me, as I requested. The velcro piece apparently can take a removal and re-application.

colnajoe

I have a R2C intake and I was suffering from the same rattle under full throttle as SIK37 described earlier. It was at about 6000rpm and higher,. Felt like the whole windshield was gunna shatter. I did this fix and went to the on ramp that I usually can it at, and let it rip.... AND THE RATTLE WAS GONE. The sound is almost like a raspy loud plastic growl like vibration and it is now gone. I used 1/8th inch thick by 1/4 inch wide automotive closed cell foam rubber. Peel and stick after a good cleaning of the glass edge. No problems what so ever. If you have any sound coming from the windshield dash area, this fix will silence all your frustrations.... got mine in the screen door repair area at Ace Hardware. The package does say for automotive use....

AlienGorilla

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I had the same crackling/rattling noise coming from the dash/windshield area and it was driving me nuts. I've also always had the loud rattle at high rpms with my R2C intake but never really thought anything of it. This fixed solved both those issues! I had some extra carpet tape lying around so I used that. It's a thin foam type padding with adhesive on one side. Worked like a charm. Hopefully it holds up. I took a little extra time and applied it to the inside of the cowl too. As far as the windshield wipers go, they come off super easy if you just push in on the joint and pull out. If you apply too thick of a strip to the windshield just put the cowl partly on and run utility knife down the tape and peel off the excess. That way there's no unsightly mess protruding from it.

Helio2k

Fantastic DIY recently my G35x was driving me crazy, I just completed your guide and so far little test drive and it seams gone will update in couple of day.
Cheers.

Guessed

I just did this and 90 minutes later there are no more mice in my windshield!

I bought the adhesive felt, page-sized, that comes in a $5 pack at Walmart. I cut 5 strips, each about 1 1/4 inches wide, taped and folded them along the bottom edge of the windshield (had to snip about 4" off the 5th piece) and re-assembled everything.



However, the mice have relocated to my center console.

To be continued...

squarehead

iTrader: (1)

BUMP in case anyone's suffering from winter squeaks - this DIY works wonders. Thx OP

MsTgr

Great idea about marking the position of the wipers. I used to do that all the time working on aircraft, but that has been a few years now and a bit rusty.