Noise generator?

[Chipster]

I was looking over my wheels on my 2016 and while looking at the front wheels I happened upon what I considered to be a possible noise generator built into the front wheel well. I have not noticed any wind noise that I would consider bothersome,but not being one of those to leave well enough alone I had to investigate / do something about what I saw as a possible problem. There is no doubt that water, salt, and dirt get into this hole in the outside leading edge of the lower back edge of the two front wheel wells. The first picture shows the area I am talking about and the subsequent pictures are the simple steps I took to prototype a fix. I just used a flat piece of plastic I had on hand to cover the hole, but some sort of expanding foam would be much quicker and perhaps better. As I say, I don't know if this gap in the bodywork is creating noise or not, but this was easy enough to do so I don't think it will hurt. Sorry that the pictures aren't any clearer, but I think you get the idea.

[enigma-2]

Looks like another job for duct tape!

 

 

OK, seriously, if it's open in back then I don't see any problem. If not, I'd talk to the service manager about it.

[enigma-2]

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Edited April 6, 2018 by enigma-2

[enigma-2]

Was finishing up my inspection today, ready to get back into the car and happened to think of this thread.

 

Looked down at my wheel well and it hit me, why not install mud flaps? Cover the opening completely and real chick magnet. (At least for me, every time I pull in the local retirement community).