Originally Posted by Katanazz
So getting back from our last trip from Modena to Lake Garda and back for a BBQ with friends (@Ale_72, that was great!) my personal SWMBO told me she'd like to have a little bit more comfort while travelling.
Our road to Lake Garda was 100% motorway, we've put the roof up and kept the speed at 70 mph which for me was perfectly fine but she complained about the wind noise (and exhaust, later on).
Back from Lake Garda we've decided to take the inner route as the ETA was very similar (only 45 minutes more), and we had no problems but the harsh surface we've often encountered.

My idea was to use some neoprene to close the gaps between the sidescreens and the doors, i think most of the air comes from there.
Plus i've noticed that my roof doesn't really closes all the way on the windscreen, here's a picture:

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I have no idea why this is happening but i'm blaming the roof seal that is way too thick to correctly fit the windscreen.

Am i wrong? Are there other ways to improve the sound deadening?

My car is a 2009 3.0 Roadster with sport exhaust (yes, it drones at 3k rpm)

Thanks in advance,
Gabriele


The fitting of the roof to the wind screen looks normal to me too. I am not sure if it is wind noise that is bothering you, or wind actually entering the cockpit. I do not think there is much you can do about the wind noise. The Morgan is far from aerodynamic, so wind noise is part of the game. If the sidescreen is not snug against the A-pillar you can bend the alu bracket a little (use a hydraulic press or a vice, do not try to bend the screen when fitted to the door). You can put some neoprene or rubber gaskets here and there, but I do not think you will achieve much.
And the exhaust droning, I am sorry to say, is the price one pays for sport exhaust. I know many a sports car driver that has changed to sports exhaust - and changed back again.
As for the roof/screen fitting; looks ok as I said.
A Mog is not a motorway animal, IMO. Do as you did on you way back, choose inner or B-roads, take your time and enjoy the scenery. I am sure your good lady will appreciate that.

Robbie the Norseman
2004 V6 Roadster
Sherwood green