mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 Ive heard this occasionally ony m new 14 plate. only upto 500 miles now, so will wait to see if it stays or gets worse. if still there by 1000 il investigate or take it to the dealer I'm now taking it as she is singing to me. Makes me able to deal with OCD a little bit easier! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 It could well be a resonant frequency that is interfering with the speakers through the amp (I think). This tends to rise with revs and will sound like a whistle. I had this problem initially on my aftermarket sound system. But for me it was just a matter of changing the input level. Obviously you can't do this. I didn't have that issue on the stock system for the month I had it in the car. Just wondering if it's a bad earth somewhere? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 It could well be a resonant frequency that is interfering with the speakers through the amp (I think). This tends to rise with revs and will sound like a whistle. I had this problem initially on my aftermarket sound system. But for me it was just a matter of changing the input level. Obviously you can't do this. I didn't have that issue on the stock system for the month I had it in the car. Just wondering if it's a bad earth somewhere? Thanks Lauren, you could be right. And that is what I thought initially. However I thought that it might happen in all gears. Not just 2nd, and maybe a little bit in 1st. It hasn't stopped me smiling when I drive it. I guess I will wait it out till first service. It may go when I get to open up the revs after the run in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted May 25, 2014 It would be impossible to get alternator whine on a stock entertainment system. It's caused by low voltage pre-outs. The odds of chassis interference is minimal. I used to get this sound, I can't say I hear it now but i'd imagine it's still there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 That was a seriously enjoyable 1 mile, the wait is over! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Congrats Matt.... ... now go enjoy! Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faith 237 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 haha, excellent ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Well done! Now just another 9K to do run everything else in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattpierce 2 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 What is great is that I have just washed the car and managed to lean on the front wing by accident and dent it!!! That is some thin metal. Fortunately it is not too noticeable so I will try to forget and get it repaired a bit further down the line after I have driven some more. The paint is not cracked so it is not a complete disaster. Just close! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Unfortunately it dents rather easily. It's a car where there is obvious evidence of weight saving. Be careful with leaning on the bonnet, it's aluminium. Once you've got a few dinks you worry about it less. 1 mattpierce reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Yeah, panels are quite thin.....but isn't that the case with most cars these days....I always wince when I see people leaning, resting or sitting on their cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted June 22, 2014 Holy molly!! I've got a 63 car and I've only just passed 5k Lauren. Are you saying I'm not fully run in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelerad 256 Report post Posted June 22, 2014 Mine still gained 4 bhp (on same dyno) going from about 16k to 20k, so at 5k you still have a long way to go until the engine is fully freed up Alec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted June 22, 2014 Holy molly!! I've got a 63 car and I've only just passed 5k Lauren. Are you saying I'm not fully run in? Not yet, no. By run in, I mean everything, gearbox, diff and all that stuff. The engine loosens up more too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHOSENMAN007 81 Report post Posted June 26, 2014 Cheers... Will try get more miles on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
