There have been some posts previously regarding some whistling noises while driving the C8. Some are faint and barely noticeable while others (like mine) are more prominent. There has been on theory on this in the past and it relates to the change of the airbox from lower numbered cars to now. I have been told that there is no fix for this particular problem. Most people seem to be ok with this as the noise is not constant and when it does exist is barely noticeable.
Now, on to my challenge... There are two things involved and the prevailing theory is that the two items are linked into one problem--the gearbox.
First, when the car is driving at a constant speed with the accelerator depressed--say at 60 MPH-- and you are trying to maintain that speed, you will hear a noise that seems to originate in the rear of the car. It is a higher pitch sound that will disappear when you put a load on the engine. The second issue is that it makes a short squeal when you shift gears. This sounds a lot like a rapper scratching a record for about a tenth of a second. It is very distinct and it almost certainly metal on metal.
While the car drives fine, the two noises are certainly annoying. Spyker is working hard to resolve these issues and I am extremely happy at this time. They have been very responsive and I have to reitterate my satisfaction. I think is always important to remind Spyker owners that our cars are more art than they are cars. I expect to have some issues with something this new. The no-questions-asked type of attitude I get from Spyker is something you cannot underestimate in the exotic car world. They take ownership of a problem and do everything they can to make it right. You gotta love it.
Dan
Now, on to my challenge... There are two things involved and the prevailing theory is that the two items are linked into one problem--the gearbox.
First, when the car is driving at a constant speed with the accelerator depressed--say at 60 MPH-- and you are trying to maintain that speed, you will hear a noise that seems to originate in the rear of the car. It is a higher pitch sound that will disappear when you put a load on the engine. The second issue is that it makes a short squeal when you shift gears. This sounds a lot like a rapper scratching a record for about a tenth of a second. It is very distinct and it almost certainly metal on metal.
While the car drives fine, the two noises are certainly annoying. Spyker is working hard to resolve these issues and I am extremely happy at this time. They have been very responsive and I have to reitterate my satisfaction. I think is always important to remind Spyker owners that our cars are more art than they are cars. I expect to have some issues with something this new. The no-questions-asked type of attitude I get from Spyker is something you cannot underestimate in the exotic car world. They take ownership of a problem and do everything they can to make it right. You gotta love it.
Dan
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