Honda CR-V Handling and Alignment

91 messages, Last post on Oct 08, 2009 at 9:19 AM

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#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.