Is the 2010 Honda CR-V Quieter?
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i wanted to find out did 2010 crv got less noisy and more quieter than 2009 and this question can be answer people who drove 2009 and 2010 before making decision on their crv.
i wanted to find out did 2010 crv got less noisy and more quieter than 2009 and this question can be answer people who drove 2009 and 2010 before making decision on their crv.
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All Hondas seem to have above average road noise. I think it due to the use of stiffer bushings and less isolation in the suspension which give the car it's better steering feel. I think they also try and keep the weight and costs down by using less sound proofing material.
Its' worth noting that the new Equinox for example, is much quieter, but uses active noise cancelation and weighs something like 500lbs more.
My '04 Accord also had a fair amount of road noise and our '07 Altima only seems a little quieter.
So the real issue is likely that road noise is slightly louder than the engine noise and wind noise, and therefore seems louder, but the overall volume of each is very quiet.
Example, I can yell inside a library and seem very, very loud. But if I do the same standing on the tarmac at a major airport and you won't be able to hear me at all.
The point boeing, that objectively using sound measuring instruments, the CR-V is no louder than any other vehcile. But subjectively it may be percieved as having more road noise and wind noise in many road conditions.
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hp
FYI - the bottom of the windshield is not exposed ot higher pressure high volocity air. Its' shielded somewhat by the top of the hood and wipers.
Most wind noise is from the mirrors, top of the windshield, A-pillars roof rack, and door frame and seals.
The plastic piece is not tightly glued because it needs to expand and contract due to temperature changes. It's snapped in place, but uses foam rubber to fill the gaps. The gap vaires by temrpature and parts tolerances. It may seem to fit tighter on some cars than others. You could apply some glue, might you might have issues in hot weather with the plastic warping. If the sound level could be reduced just by adding a little adhesive, Honda would have added it to the assmebly procedure.
There isn't more sound proofing in the doors, roof and floor because it addds weight and cost. The CR-V sounds level are already comparable to the competition so there no need.
The new Equinox for example is a little quieter, but not by much, and it's also much, much heavier, more expensive, doesn't handle as well or have good steering feedback.
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hp
Take the headunit from the Oddyssey and put it in the CR-V. They should be a simple plug-and-play. you should notice a significant noise reduction. Oddyssey radio has "active noise suppression" component built in, similar to the noise cancelling headphones.
The dealer net is $28370 inc Transportation (body side mouldings, fog lights, 4 wd and navigation)
Road noise comes up pretty often with Hondas and a lot of this comes from the tires. I changed the tires on our 2003 CRV and noticed quite a difference.
Honda tells us that they can reduce road noise at the expense of the precise handling Hondas are known for. Everything is a trade off.
Dan
The tire noise, most believe is also related to the stiffer bushing or desing of the suspension. It's a trade-off for the steering having good weight and feel unlike most others. Our Nissan Alitma has a numb feel to it in comparison... and my parents Toyota Camry is even worse.
I honestly don't really notice what most complain about. the sound is there on some surfaces, but that's noticeable on all cars I've owned. My wife and I can easily carry conversations just as easily as in our other cars at speed. defnitly quieter than my compact cars.
Dan
Just redid all speakers in '08 CRV. At same time, applied sound deadener material [sheets/rolls of black butyl rubber, easy to work with] to inside door panels. Noticed an improvement in road noise sound levels. Looked into the spare tire wheel well - almost all bare metal. :surprise: Got adventurous & removed all lower rear interior panels & carpet under rear seats. Guess what? A lot of bare metal. All of this bare metal acts like a sounding board. Got some sound deadener & good quality trim removal tools. Covered much of the bare metal areas with the sound deadener material. Then replaced trim & spare.
Just got back from a 5441 mi. road trip. [Total mpg - 29.234 @ 70 - 72 using CC whenever possible.
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