Hissing/Airy noise when pressing gas pedal? - LotusTalk

danielg · 06-01-2005, 12:17 PM

Hey everyone,

I just picked up my Elise yesterday. Noticed one thing while i was driving home...when i press on the gas pedal like if im cruzing on the highway or just plain driving normal and i listen carefully, theres a constant airy/hissing sound coming from somewhere as i hit the gas pedal. If i let off gas pedal, it stops.

I bet this is normal..but its worth to ask! What do you think?

Thanks

Randy Chase · 06-01-2005, 12:32 PM

Hi and welcome...and congrats on the new car.

You might be hearing the intake noise. Since the engine is close behind you, you can hear things that are normal, but in a front engined car you would not notice.

fastliz · 06-01-2005, 12:43 PM

Lots of us LIKE that noise. Some do modifications to make it even more noticable!

Mike

danielg · 06-01-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Hi and welcome...and congrats on the new car.

You might be hearing the intake noise. Since the engine is close behind you, you can hear things that are normal, but in a front engined car you would not notice.

That DID run my mind actually. haha I like it. Should I get the forcedfed intake?

So I guess thats not a problem then.

I been reading on here and the only other thing that i see that I have is that speedometer issue where it marks 5-8mph more then what its really doing..but oh well i guess theres no way around that.

Anything else weird I should look out for?

Tyger · 06-01-2005, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by danielg

I been reading on here and the only other thing that i see that I have is that speedometer issue where it marks 5-8mph more then what its really doing..but oh well i guess theres no way around that.

I haven't used a GPS on my car, but I did do a measured mile at a steady 60mph and I got one minute exactly. Could it be that not everyone has a "fast" speedometer?

Crash · 06-01-2005, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyger

I haven't used a GPS on my car, but I did do a measured mile at a steady 60mph and I got one minute exactly. Could it be that not everyone has a "fast" speedometer?

I used a GPS... see here... http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...0&page=2&pp=20

BMJM100 · 06-01-2005, 05:45 PM

Check your air cleaner/box, make sure it is all put together. If the latch is open where the filter goes or the lower part of the air box that has the open end by your left side air duct is loose or unattached it will make this hissing sound.

Bruce

EdHahn · 06-01-2005, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

You might be hearing the intake noise. Since the engine is close behind you, you can hear things that are normal, but in a front engined car you would not notice.

Either that, or he got the double-secret turbo pack...

ed

bradseymour1 · 06-01-2005, 07:10 PM

I heard the same noise and thought it might be the intake. They checked it at the 1000 mile service and they found a misaligned exhaust piece. It reduced the noise to what I would expect when they adjusted it.

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danielg dan Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Union, NJ Posts: 349	Hissing/Airy noise when pressing gas pedal? Hey everyone, I just picked up my Elise yesterday. Noticed one thing while i was driving home...when i press on the gas pedal like if im cruzing on the highway or just plain driving normal and i listen carefully, theres a constant airy/hissing sound coming from somewhere as i hit the gas pedal. If i let off gas pedal, it stops. I bet this is normal..but its worth to ask! What do you think? Thanks __________________ -dan- '08 Honda Civic Si Sedan (Black) \| '06 Mercedes Benz C230 Sport (White) sold: '05 Lotus Elise (Chrome Orange) sold: '95 Honda Civic EX Coupe \| '96 200sx SE-R turbo \| '00 Toyota Celica GT-S sold: '01 BMW 325i \| '03 Dodge SRT-4 \| '04 Hyundai Tiburon GT V6 SE

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Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Hi and welcome...and congrats on the new car. You might be hearing the intake noise. Since the engine is close behind you, you can hear things that are normal, but in a front engined car you would not notice. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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fastliz formerly known as fastwrx Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 1,495	Lots of us LIKE that noise. Some do modifications to make it even more noticable! Mike __________________ The "car-tist" formerly known as Fastwrx! 2004 Subaru WRX STi 2005 Lotus Elise CO, LSS, Hardtop, Starshield - Got it!!

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BMJM100 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Worcester, Ma. Posts: 400	Hissing/Airy noise when pressing gas pedal? Check your air cleaner/box, make sure it is all put together. If the latch is open where the filter goes or the lower part of the air box that has the open end by your left side air duct is loose or unattached it will make this hissing sound. Bruce

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bradseymour1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dover, DE/Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 16	I heard the same noise and thought it might be the intake. They checked it at the 1000 mile service and they found a misaligned exhaust piece. It reduced the noise to what I would expect when they adjusted it.

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