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#7 of 408 by steve_ HOST Mar 09, 2004 (7:55 am)
Anyone getting helicopter noise?   boricua "Endeavor Ear Blasting Cabin Noise" Mar 9, 2004 10:30am   Steve, Host
#8 of 408 Wind noise by bcendeavor Mar 09, 2004 (12:17 pm)
That type of noise is very common for most SUVs, due to their brick-like shape. Every SUV and some cars that I have driven/rode in have exhibited that noise. It can be eliminated by rolling down all four windows slightly. Replies to this message: nancynose (Mar 04, 2005 12:31 pm) aav (Mar 16, 2005 1:26 pm)
#9 of 408 Adding to boricua Ear Blasting-"Wind Buffeting" by boricua Mar 11, 2004 (6:51 am)
Adding to Steve-"helicopter noise", and bcendeavor "brick-like shape" comments, I received a facsimile report from the Mitsubishi dealer, "Service Director", pointing out the following: "Wind Buffeting"-All Models. Wind Buffeting is a booming/rumbling sound, or the feeling of pressure on the ears. Some vehicles may experience this when driving with one or both rear door windows down or partially opened. This is a normal occurrence that can be minimized. If the buffeting occurs with the rear windows open, open both the front and rear windows to minimize the condition. Or open one front and one rear window on opposite sides. End of clip on report.   Has anyone tried these Window Rain Guards, or, even a hood bug deflector? My thinking is that being an aerodynamics issue, in deflecting, or, diverting the air flow would change the direction of airflow. Although these cosmetic accessories may look a little cheesy, if it fixes the problem I may consider the resolution in lieu of giving up the whole idea of the Endeavor, or, SUV overall.   Certainly, the automobile manufacturers know about this issue don't they? Hence, why have they not addressed a resolution, moreover, why have they not warned the consumer? Are we talking meeting minimum safety standards here? Short or and long term effects on hearing problems due to exposure. Please comment! Boricua de Arlington, Texas.
#10 of 408 This happened to me Sat April 10, 2004 by lucke2balive Apr 13, 2004 (6:50 am)
I was driving my Mitsubishi Endeavor Limited AWD Thru Simonize Car Wash in Reading with my children ages 3 & 1 in their car seats and my sister in the passenger seat. When we came out of the car wash I put my foot on the brake to switch the gear to drive when the car revved up to 80 mph causing me to steer out of control and slam my foot on the brakes which didn't help. I ended up crossing 4 lanes of traffic on Main Street and avoided crashing somehow. I'm shaken up and I can't explain how no one was hurt. Clearly there is a defect with this vehicle. So far the Mitsubishi dealership said that their computer tests came out all ok. Well, I;m not ok and my children& Sister are not ok we are lucky to be alive. Something is defective. They are sending a representative out to see the vehicle now. I don't want this one back, I cheated death once. I'm not taking a second chance. PS. this incident is on the cover of the Reading town paper. Replies to this message: toemahs (Sep 09, 2009 7:14 pm)
#11 of 408 Please expand on this by ldbricker Apr 13, 2004 (9:45 am)
You say you put your foot on the brake to shift into drive. What setting was it in when you did that? You said it revved up to 80 mph and you slammed your foot on the brake which didn't help. If the brake wasn't helping what finally brought it to a stop? How can one access the Reading newspaper online to read the story? Don't get the idea I'm doubting your story, just looking for more info to have the complete picture. Replies to this message: lucke2balive (Apr 13, 2004 10:14 am) mitsutech (Dec 17, 2006 12:49 pm)
#12 of 408 Re: Please expand on this [ldbricker #11] by lucke2balive Apr 13, 2004 (10:14 am)
Replying to: ldbricker (Apr 13, 2004 9:45 am) I was inside the Car wash, the car was on the conveyer belt and in neutral.. as soon as the air blower stopped and I reached where the sign said to put my vehicle from neutral to drive, I put my foot on the brake and shifted the gear to drive. When doing this the engine revved and pulled the vehicle with me, still with my foot on the brake and now I'm practically standing up with my foot on the brake. it's not helping, the engine is racing, the vehicle is pulling thus causing me to drive erratically thru the 4 lanes of traffic on Main St Reading, in between a telephone pole and some cable wire thru the dirt. I cut the wheel sharply to the left to cause it to drive in a circle on and of of the highway south bound lane until My back right tire blew and I could finally Stop it by turning the keys off. Reading Police & Fire as say that it's a miracle as to why no one was hurt. Replies to this message: mitsutech (Dec 17, 2006 12:49 pm)
#13 of 408 lucke by tidester HOST Apr 13, 2004 (10:53 am)
I'm glad you and yours were not injured.   the car revved up to 80 mph   I don't understand what you mean.   I ended up crossing 4 lanes of traffic...   You accelerated to 80 mph in that short a distance? I don't think that's possible.   tidester, host Replies to this message: lucke2balive (Apr 13, 2004 11:22 am)
#14 of 408 Re: lucke [tidester #13] by lucke2balive Apr 13, 2004 (11:22 am)
Replying to: tidester (Apr 13, 2004 10:53 am) I came out of the Car wash area which happens to be on a Highway with 2 lanes going north and 2 lane going south there is no median between them and I went west thru both to end up between a Pole and Cable Wire Over a curb on the grass a few yards from a fence where there was an electrical box and railroad tracks. If you live anywhere near Reading. Go see the Tracks that were left in the dirt for yourself. They are 4 inches deep. It's unbelievable. I ended up in a small Grassy Fenced area next to Jiffy Lube across the Street. Call the guys at Jiffy Lube ask for Adam he'll tell Ya the same story. It's a Crazy Wild, Miracle of how No one was hurt .
#15 of 408 by nybill38 Apr 13, 2004 (11:55 am)
sounds like a case of one 6pack to many...ever heard of taking the car out of gear??
#16 of 408 nybill by tidester HOST Apr 13, 2004 (1:08 pm)
That's over the line. One may not react in an optimal manner when something totally unexpected happens suddenly.   tidester, host

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