loose windows?? - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

jat2339 · 07-07-2008, 12:35 PM

well i have had the stealth for about 3 years now and ever since i bought it it makes this wonderful noise when i close the door with the window partially rolled down, oh yeah and the window shakes around, is there any easy way to fix this besides not closing the door with the window half open??

THE Phreak · 07-07-2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jat2339

well i have had the stealth for about 3 years now and ever since i bought it it makes this wonderful noise when i close the door with the window partially rolled down, oh yeah and the window shakes around, is there any easy way to fix this besides not closing the door with the window half open??

Like it was rattling?

dstehle · 07-07-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jat2339

well i have had the stealth for about 3 years now and ever since i bought it it makes this wonderful noise when i close the door with the window partially rolled down, oh yeah and the window shakes around, is there any easy way to fix this besides not closing the door with the window half open??

I know what you're talking about. Mine does this too. It also "rattles" when halfway down and my stereo is playing with a good amount of bass.

I was thinking it is the stripping along the outside of the door, since it's deteriorating. It is brittle and no longer holds the glass snuggly. I plan on replacing mine and we will see if that helps.

3KGTVT · 07-07-2008, 03:34 PM

Mine does the same thing. Not sure if it is a big deal or not but the noise it makes doesnt make it sound all that great.

TT4ME · 07-07-2008, 03:49 PM

My ES never did this until it was in a hit n run and needed the door replaced. SOB.

I've had another 3s apart and noticed there is little plastic pieces with felt on them that are there to prevent the rattling (I think.) These get worn over time. You are able to adjust these somewhat but I wasn't able to get it perfect. That would be my best guess.

Tightening up the track may help as well.

dstehle · 07-07-2008, 04:04 PM

I have another rattle too that drives me insane! It's when my sunroof is closed, it rattles. It's the automatic sunroof on the '95 3000GT.

It's hard to really pinpoint what is causing the rattle, but it seems to stop if you press up on the inside of the roof, about an inch in from where the sunroof opens.

Obviously you can't keep doing that while driving, so I just always open the sunroof to get rid of the rattle. Still, it's annoying and I wish I knew how to fix it.

BBBBill · 07-08-2008, 02:27 PM

Look for my replies in this thread.
Few Problems

My92Stealth · 07-08-2008, 05:53 PM

Yep, look right where the window meets the door, on the outside. There should be 3 or 4 (or more) little soft fabric things that guide the door near the top and make sure nothing scratches it. One of mine got old and fell out, and now I have the rattle (I believe they are riveted on). Same could have happened above, or they could just be really worn.

jacob666 · 07-08-2008, 05:57 PM

same problem here, probably should look into it

Turbo Powered · 07-23-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BBBBill

Look for my replies in this thread.
Few Problems

Wow ! Great post and link, thanks! Rep added.

07-07-2008, 12:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
jat2339 Nuclear Nerd Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wisconsin Drives: 1991 Stealth TT Trader Rating: (1)	loose windows?? well i have had the stealth for about 3 years now and ever since i bought it it makes this wonderful noise when i close the door with the window partially rolled down, oh yeah and the window shakes around, is there any easy way to fix this besides not closing the door with the window half open?? __________________ Mod. list Stillen down pipe w/gutted rear pre-cat. Greddy Profer E-01 on the way. HKS cosmo fuel pump w/ hotwire. Matrix open element air filter. NGK 8MM plug wires Carbotech slotted rotors. Maximal Tcase bracket. more to come....EVO 560's and 15G's and an SAFC-2???

07-07-2008, 03:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
3KGTVT Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VT Drives: 1995 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (0)	Re: loose windows?? Mine does the same thing. Not sure if it is a big deal or not but the noise it makes doesnt make it sound all that great.

07-07-2008, 03:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
TT4ME Black Beast Rebuild 94% Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NE Wisconsin Drives: 94 TT, 92 ES, 92 TT Trader Rating: (15)	Re: loose windows?? My ES never did this until it was in a hit n run and needed the door replaced. SOB. I've had another 3s apart and noticed there is little plastic pieces with felt on them that are there to prevent the rattling (I think.) These get worn over time. You are able to adjust these somewhat but I wasn't able to get it perfect. That would be my best guess. Tightening up the track may help as well. Last edited by TT4ME : 07-07-2008 at 04:15 PM.

07-07-2008, 04:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
dstehle 3000GT Owner since Mar 05 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Drives: 95 Mitsubishi 3000GT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: loose windows?? I have another rattle too that drives me insane! It's when my sunroof is closed, it rattles. It's the automatic sunroof on the '95 3000GT. It's hard to really pinpoint what is causing the rattle, but it seems to stop if you press up on the inside of the roof, about an inch in from where the sunroof opens. Obviously you can't keep doing that while driving, so I just always open the sunroof to get rid of the rattle. Still, it's annoying and I wish I knew how to fix it.

07-08-2008, 02:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
BBBBill Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: loose windows?? Look for my replies in this thread. Few Problems

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07-08-2008, 05:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
My92Stealth Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern NH Drives: 91RT/TT,92Base Trader Rating: (34)	Re: loose windows?? Yep, look right where the window meets the door, on the outside. There should be 3 or 4 (or more) little soft fabric things that guide the door near the top and make sure nothing scratches it. One of mine got old and fell out, and now I have the rattle (I believe they are riveted on). Same could have happened above, or they could just be really worn. __________________ 1991 RT/TT Pearl White/Porn Red JSpec motor, 25spline convo, 15g's + supporting, other mods. 92 Stealth Base DD.