Roof Rack Wind Noise

[sts036]

I'll shoot some pictures this afternoon. Then I have to figure out how to post them, if you know of a quick way, please let me know, otherwise - I'll have to search through the menus to figure out how to post/attach them.

I think my Ridgeline looks better now and the quiestness in the cab is incredible. As as example, I used to turn the radio up to 26 on the volume control at highway speeds (70 MPH), after I removed the crossbars, I can hear the radio very comfortably with the volume control on 14.

[sts036]

Featser,

I'll check back periodically to see if you have come up with a method. I am just glad to be over the noise but eventually, I will have to put the crossbars back up when we travel for snow-skiing and when I go on fishin' trips, I use the ski-box to transport my fishing rods and waders.

[mayfielh]

Originally Posted by sts036

I'll shoot some pictures this afternoon. Then I have to figure out how to post them, if you know of a quick way, please let me know, otherwise - I'll have to search through the menus to figure out how to post/attach them.

1st make sure your pic are 640x480.
If you have MS Picture Manager:
Click Edit Pictures (toolbar)
Resize (right-side Edit Bar)
Select Predefined width x height
Choose Web Large 640x480
Click OK
Save the picture
Now your ready to upload.
On the posting page if you scroll down you will see a Manage Attachments button. Click it.
Click Browse and navigate to the picture you just edited.
Click Upload
The file should now be listed on the page.
Close the box
Type your text like normal and click Submit Reply and your picture and text should all be there.

[captmiddy]

Originally Posted by sts036

I'll shoot some pictures this afternoon. Then I have to figure out how to post them, if you know of a quick way, please let me know, otherwise - I'll have to search through the menus to figure out how to post/attach them.

I think my Ridgeline looks better now and the quiestness in the cab is incredible. As as example, I used to turn the radio up to 26 on the volume control at highway speeds (70 MPH), after I removed the crossbars, I can hear the radio very comfortably with the volume control on 14.

26!!!

I listen to XM on 7 to 9, I listen to the AM on 10 and FM on 8 to 10. The only time I go above 10 is when it is pouring rain outside and really loud with the wipers running.

[sts036]

Okay, here are the pictures of the roof rack without the crossbars. I think it looks pretty good. Any comments?

[mayfielh]

Thanks for the pics I think I might try it out this weekend.

[Capt33]

I removed the cross bars due to the wind noise. It was far too loud. I tried moving them back, then forward, then back again. All the way back helped, but I just decided to take them totally out. MUCH BETTER!!!!!

If I need to haul anything (I doubt it) I will just put a couple short boards clamped in place. They are for looks more than function anyway.

[Assasin6]

My roof rack only makes noise when it has frost on it. Then it howls like a dog until the frost melts. With the mild winter this year in South Carolina this has only happened two or three times.

[CCDAstro]

I knew going in this was not a Rolls-Royce, so I expected some noises. However, this is probably the quietest vehicle I have owned to date (over 45 vehicles of all types).

AMEN!! Even with the rack, it is way quieter than the 03 Tundra (with no roof rack or sunroof) that it replaced.

I say get the rack and stop whining, folks!

Take Care

[MileHighGuy]

I just picked up my RTL (no nav) on Friday. I stumbled on HROC after I placed the order and found I ordered all the accessories that people complain about (fog lights, roof racks w/ ski rack attachment & music link).

Anyhow, driving out of the dealer parking lot I immediately noticed a high pitch whistling coming from the racks at about 30 mph. I brushed it off as noise from the ski attachment. Got home and removed the ski attachments (leaving the screws still attached to the crossbar and went for a ride...the loud whistle was still present! At that point I was pretty frustrated.

I noticed the dealer had put 2 long plastic strips in on the floor in the back seat. Not sure what they went to, I started looking around. There is a channel that runs down the center of the crossbars (on top). It looks like they had to remove the plastic strip in order to install the ski rack.

Last night I had to remove the entire roof rack in order to completely take off the ski rack (which to me seems a horrendous design flaw by Honda). Once the ski rack was off, I put the plastic strips in the channel and remounted everything back on the car.

Took a test drive hitting about 55 mph. NO whistling at all. I'm happy and will never be putting that stupid ski attachment back on.