[Author Prev][Author Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Author Index][Thread Index] Re: 98 Passat Wagon - Helicopter mode
Hairy green toads from Mars made John say: > Has anyone else discovered the problem with the new Passat > Wagon's design? If you have the sunroof open all the way > with the windows closed, and drive anywhere near 50MPH, > the air pressure pulses rapidly popping your ears HARD and > it sounds like a helicopter. > > Do any of the Audi's have this problem? > > BTW, the Passat sedan does something similar around 70 MPH. All of the Audis and VW's I've owned have this problem. And I'm currently on #26 (we bought alot of VWs). There is a black plastic sunroof wind deflector that solves the problem nicely. Have to get one for the new A6QW. -- Andrew L. Duane (JOT-7) duane@zk3.dec.com Digital Equipment Corporation (603)-884-1294 110 Spit Brook Road M/S ZKO3-3/U14 Nashua, NH 03062-2698 Only my cat shares my opinions, and she's too psychotic to express it
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