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#83 of 91 Re: cabin noise at highway speed [otola] by sr146260211 Sep 22, 2009 (5:00 am)
Replying to: otola (Sep 21, 2009 11:22 am) Difference from 09 and 10 model will be the HP but should ride about the same. My experience with both 09's was that the pick up was good but not great for highway on ramps and passing. For me this was expected. Turning, I have not heard any clunking noise as some have experienced in older models, and no pull what so ever when breaking.   Wheel noise was pronounced on rough roads but on smoother roads it was about as noticeable as my 2008 Accord. Passing other vehicls and flooring it did produce a harsher engine noise but this too is expected in a 4 cyl vehicle.   Ride was very much like a sedan unless you take corners to fast and must be careful.   Will take a longer test ride with the 2010 model when they arrive some time in mid to late October. Replies to this message: kvt (Sep 23, 2009 9:51 am)
#84 of 91 Re: cabin noise at highway speed [sr146260211] by kvt Sep 23, 2009 (9:51 am)
Replying to: sr146260211 (Sep 22, 2009 5:00 am) I checked the alignment specs between 2008, 2009, 2010 crv models. The caster angle was increased from 1.5 to 3.0 between 08 and 09 models and then it was reduced to 2.5 in 2010 model. My interpretation of last reduction is that Honda admitted issues with steering. This caster change should reduce the efforts needed to steer the vehicle and as a side effect it might make PTTR issue less noticeable because it would require less efforts for driver to keep steering wheel turned slightly left to compensate drift caused by road camber.
#85 of 91 Re: 2006 Honda CR-V pulls to the right [peco1] by cinglemom Sep 25, 2009 (3:50 pm)
Replying to: peco1 (Sep 19, 2009 11:53 am) What was the problem? My steering wheel shakes if I brake at 60mph and go faster than 70mph. I'm going to take it to the dealers in the morning. Replies to this message: blueiedgod (Oct 05, 2009 8:57 am) cinglemom (Oct 06, 2009 4:24 pm) blueiedgod (Oct 07, 2009 8:38 am) sr146260211 (Oct 07, 2009 12:50 pm)
#86 of 91 Re: 2006 Honda CR-V pulls to the right [cinglemom] by blueiedgod Oct 05, 2009 (8:57 am)
Replying to: cinglemom (Sep 25, 2009 3:50 pm) What was the problem? My steering wheel shakes if I brake at 60mph and go faster than 70mph. I'm going to take it to the dealers in the morning.   Shaking while braking is most likely a warped rotor. Warpeed rotors are often caused by improper toqueing of the lug nuts. Rotor resurfacing may help temporarily, but evnetual rotor replacement is needed, and paying close attention to lug nuts torque and sequence of application.   Shaking at certain speeds is most likely caused by a lost balancing weight. Some times parking too close to curbs, or some car washes knock them loose. Wheel balancing is needed.   Good luck. Replies to this message: cinglemom (Oct 06, 2009 4:24 pm) blueiedgod (Oct 07, 2009 8:38 am) sr146260211 (Oct 07, 2009 12:50 pm)
#87 of 91 Re: 2006 Honda CR-V pulls to the right [blueiedgod] by cinglemom Oct 06, 2009 (4:24 pm)
Replying to: blueiedgod (Oct 05, 2009 8:57 am) I'm having the same issues with my 2008 CRV. I had my rotors, brakes and wheel alignment checked. They said everything is fine. I'm going to have to take it back to the dealer. It's frustrating that so many people have this issue and Honda does nothing to correct it. Replies to this message: blueiedgod (Oct 07, 2009 8:38 am)
#88 of 91 Re: 2006 Honda CR-V pulls to the right [cinglemom] by blueiedgod Oct 07, 2009 (8:38 am)
Replying to: cinglemom (Oct 06, 2009 4:24 pm) I'm having the same issues with my 2008 CRV. I had my rotors, brakes and wheel alignment checked. They said everything is fine. I'm going to have to take it back to the dealer. It's frustrating that so many people have this issue and Honda does nothing to correct it.   What's the tire pressure?
#89 of 91 Re: 2006 Honda CR-V pulls to the right [blueiedgod] by sr146260211 Oct 07, 2009 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: blueiedgod (Oct 05, 2009 8:57 am) Purchased a 2010 EX-L and have driven it only the past 6 days. Thus far, no issues to report regarding pulling to the left or right when braking either on city streets or highway speeds.   Road noise depends on the surface of the road itself. Some are smooth thus quit but some street surfaces are rough or course and the noise is more pronounced but tolerable.
#90 of 91 Re: cabin noise at highway speed [otola] by lzc Oct 07, 2009 (7:00 pm)
Replying to: otola (Sep 21, 2009 9:23 am) I didn't buy a 2006 model because of the high noise level. The 2007 model is significantly improved (which I bought) and I've read that additional improvements have been made since then. Still, it's SUV with inherently noisier tires and a poor drag coefficient number.   Noise is pretty subjective. I find my CR-V acceptably quiet at freeway speeds on good quality roads. But it doesn't compare well to a mid-size passenger car if road quality is poor. Plus, it's short wheelbase can make for a choppy ride on some roads.   Still, short of buying a Lexus, some compromises are necessary.
#91 of 91 Road noise by blueiedgod Oct 08, 2009 (9:19 am)
Since the CR-V is based on a Civic, the road noise should only be compared to a Civic sized vehicle.   A lot of the road noise is dependant on the tires, but also the noise insulation. To save weight, CR-V has next to none. There are enthusiasts who have installed Dynamat and sound proofed the vehicle.   Another option is to install a head unit radio from Honda Oddysey or Acura MDX, both of which have active noise cancelling technology. Think of noise cancelling headphones, but instead of wearing them on your head, the anti-noise is fed through the car speakers.   Many of the luxury makes do this to minimize weight, but maintain the quietness of the cabin.

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