Weird humming sound while driving..

1. user_36078 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2009 Costa Del Posts: 8010

   #1 2nd June 2010, 21:57

   Its a constant humming sound when driving, I know my right side driveshaft is knackered, its not that though, and my tyres are just legal but I doubt they would make a loud humming noise.. My thoughts are the gearbox but do they make a loud humming sound? or anything else that makes a noise?
2. ricfez Newbie Joined: Apr 2010 Lincoln Posts: 8 Saxo VTR mk2

   #2 2nd June 2010, 22:28

   Mine does this I think but only over about 55. I thought it was just wind noise though, maybe not- helpful I know! I've only had it 2 months so still getting used to it. Any ideas would be appreciated. I did think it might be a bearing but garage said that was fine.
3. user_36078 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2009 Costa Del Posts: 8010

   #3 2nd June 2010, 22:54

   Hmm, its definitely not wind noise.. Its just a loud hum when going over 10mph.. I will change the tyres and see if that cures anything :/
4. Morgzc Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Colchester/Coventry Posts: 2809 92 Mx5

   #4 2nd June 2010, 22:59

   Bearing?
5. kc-saxo Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 Edinburgh Posts: 1671 Mk2 VTR

   #5 2nd June 2010, 23:00

   as above , when you turn the wheel can you hear a spinning noise
6. rkid147 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Stirling Posts: 358 Mk2 Wicked Red VTS!

   #6 2nd June 2010, 23:00

   Wheel bearing???
7. user_36078 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2009 Costa Del Posts: 8010

   #7 2nd June 2010, 23:04

   Nah both bearings are new on the front, have less than 2000 miles on them
8. Andy8v Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 West Yorkshire Posts: 157 2002 Silver VTR

   #8 3rd June 2010, 20:26

   May sound stupid but have you got the large standard ariel? If so over 30mph they can make a right noise in the wind and the sound is thrown so you can't tell where it's coming from. Just an idea.
9. mossy1985 Newbie Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 5

   #9 3rd June 2010, 20:35

   My first post so hopefully it could prove to be a helpful one. When i owned a type r when i first bought it it had a real annoying humming sound. Upon inspection of the rear tyres i found that both inner edges where worn down and uneven, i assume from going over those black speed bumps or something. I changed the tyres and then it was blissfully quite. I could be completly wrong with this noise but certianly worth a look