OEM Roof Rack - worth the noise?

Mark McIntosh · 11-09-2006, 01:04 PM

I am considering adding the roof rack to my RTX. I don't need it except to carry a canoe a couple of times a year, but my wife, kids and I LOVE the way they look. I also love the quiet ride, so my only reservation is the wind noise I have read about. Therefore, I am taking a poll of all you roof rack owners - is it worth the wind noise or not? Thanks for the responses!

vernsully · 11-09-2006, 01:44 PM

IMHO It is worth the noise. The noise to me is just not that much of an issue. I usually have my radio on and unless I am trying to hear the wind noise it is a none issue. I have done interstate driving, but mostly day to day city driving.

cbear · 11-12-2006, 06:22 PM

Well worth it. I drive highway miles all the time. The noise isn't that bad.

Now, would I recommend sunroof open at 80 MPH and the rack? NO. But you've got an RTX. No roof.

Quality piece and works great.

Mark McIntosh · 11-13-2006, 06:49 AM

My other concern is this. On the RTX model, they come with the brownish-gray colored wheels. I really love this and the dealership put a stripe and Ridgeline decal on that matches the wheels exactly. But I am not sure how the silver colored roof rack will look on top.

BIGGUY · 11-13-2006, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark McIntosh

My other concern is this. On the RTX model, they come with the brownish-gray colored wheels. I really love this and the dealership put a stripe and Ridgeline decal on that matches the wheels exactly. But I am not sure how the silver colored roof rack will look on top.

I also own a Blue and I have a roof rack, look at the thread for Blues. Pictures posted by Truckin'. There are a few BLUEs with racks. We had ours installed by the dealer, it was one of the first things we did. And we love the way it looks, and we don't notice any wind noise.

qiphlow · 11-16-2006, 12:54 PM

YES!!! IMO, the truck looks too plain without the rack. had mine installed before i collected the truck from the dealer at time of purchase. can't wait to go ski so i can actually use it!

11-09-2006, 01:04 PM	#1
Mark McIntosh ROC Rank: Freshman 2007 RTX Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gastonia Posts: 40	OEM Roof Rack - worth the noise? I am considering adding the roof rack to my RTX. I don't need it except to carry a canoe a couple of times a year, but my wife, kids and I LOVE the way they look. I also love the quiet ride, so my only reservation is the wind noise I have read about. Therefore, I am taking a poll of all you roof rack owners - is it worth the wind noise or not? Thanks for the responses! Last edited by Mark McIntosh; 11-09-2006 at 01:08 PM.

11-09-2006, 01:44 PM	#2
vernsully ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: north carolina Posts: 28	Re: OEM Roof Rack - worth the noise? IMHO It is worth the noise. The noise to me is just not that much of an issue. I usually have my radio on and unless I am trying to hear the wind noise it is a none issue. I have done interstate driving, but mostly day to day city driving. __________________ accessories: roofrack, foglights, g tech brushguard, rear splash guards '05 ocean mist odyssey exl res/nav

11-12-2006, 06:22 PM	#3
cbear ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sarasota FL Posts: 30	Re: OEM Roof Rack - worth the noise? Well worth it. I drive highway miles all the time. The noise isn't that bad. Now, would I recommend sunroof open at 80 MPH and the rack? NO. But you've got an RTX. No roof. Quality piece and works great. __________________ 2006 Nighthawk Black RTL w/sunroof no Navi: OEM Roof Rack, OEM Trailer Package, OEM Bed extender, OEM rubber floor mats, OEM Rear under seat floor liner, 3M InvisiBra, Custom 5S Dude door sills (NFL Buccaneers), State of FL Buccaneers plate, Harbor Freight Receiver hitch brake light, Honda emblem removed from tailgate, Grill painted black other than chrome 'H'

11-13-2006, 06:49 AM	#4
Mark McIntosh ROC Rank: Freshman 2007 RTX Steel Blue / Gray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gastonia Posts: 40	Re: OEM Roof Rack - worth the noise? My other concern is this. On the RTX model, they come with the brownish-gray colored wheels. I really love this and the dealership put a stripe and Ridgeline decal on that matches the wheels exactly. But I am not sure how the silver colored roof rack will look on top. __________________ Towing package, bed extender, mud flaps, fog lights

11-16-2006, 12:54 PM	#6
qiphlow ROC Rank: Sophomore 2006 *Former Ridgeline Owner Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: sf, ca Posts: 239	Re: OEM Roof Rack - worth the noise? YES!!! IMO, the truck looks too plain without the rack. had mine installed before i collected the truck from the dealer at time of purchase. can't wait to go ski so i can actually use it! __________________

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