"AES" <siegman@stanford.edu> wrote in message
news:siegman-3B8DA3.10053128022005@news.stanford.edu...
> Just did a 300 mile trip, San Jose to Santa Barbara on 101, and learned
> that the noise level from heavy rain impacting the roof is REALLY LOUD.
> Seems to come mostly from the front section of the roof, pretty much
> independent of speed. Combine it with the usual tire and wiper noise
> associated with a wet roadway, and you can forget about listening to
> that nice XM radio, or even much in the way of conversation. Some
> serious padding or insulation needed up there!

Ah, but that would cost money . Honda seems to be looking for many small
ways to cheap out.

John