CX-7 roof in Rain, sounds like a crumply can

[mogulman]

Anyone notice that the roof on the CX-7 has almost no insulation? Any time it rains it sounds like we are driving in an aluminum can. Sounds like there is no noise insulation in the roof at all.

 

[Mazda3]

Nope, didn't notice that.

 

[benben84]

Actually I did notice it. I still remember it so it must have drawn my attention more than normal. It doesn't really bother me though. It quiet and smooth compared to my msp!

 

[SuperStretch18]

Never noticed and it rains here (S. Florida) almost every day. It will probably bother me now that you pointed it out. *insert sarcasm* Thanks alot...

 

[erhayes]

Never paid any attention and I've driven alot in the rain hwere in Cape Coral FL.

 

[blkcherimika]

Never noticed and it rains here (S. Florida) almost every day. It will probably bother me now that you pointed it out. *insert sarcasm* Thanks alot...

Ditto!

 

[mogulman]

k..must be my imagination..sorry.. My wife brought it up and then it started bothering me.

 

[Mazda Lover]

Not your imagination. There is definitely more sound resonating than in any other of my previous cars in a rain.

 

[07LiquidCX7]

^LOL noticed it on the test drive. Wasn't enough to deter my wife and I from buying the vehicle, but you described it perfectly... a crumply aluminum can. I just turn the radio up really loud or it eats away at my soul. I owned/own 4 BMW's and after 200,000 miles they are still very quiet in the cabin. Would have thought a new car would be better. Oh well, every car has it's little idiosyncrasies. Still a wonderful vehicle.

 

[erhayes]

I think it's neat being all safe & warm and hearing rain pattering on the roof. Gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.

 

[blkcherimika]

I think it's neat being all safe & warm and hearing rain pattering on the roof. Gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.

Awwww..... you old softie.

 

[MT Predator]

I never noticed it either. Then again, it's the wifes ride. I drive a soft top Jeep every day. That's loud!

 

[MMPC]

Never noticed it either. But I bet when it snows it'll make a helluva racket! Just kidding...

 

[afrost59]

I live in the Pacific NW and never really noticed it being loud when it rains, but now that you mention it... I think I was thinking it was from the moon roof..
and I love driving my tin can down the road zipping past everyone....

 

[offset_98]

I specifically listened for this and did not find this to be true...perhaps its because I have a sunroof??

 

[07LiquidCX7]

^Possibly... but it is VERY distinct. To me it seems to be coming from the rear part of the roof/quarters. There is no mistaking it as normal sound... lol it is very loud. I mean I'm sure it's normal for this car (no sound insulation), but if BMW did this lol they would have like ZERO buyers at their price point. Actually never heard a car that had this kind of ambient noise during rain.

Again it doesn't deter my wife and I from loving the car... and with the stereo going in next week, I probably won't ever hear it again since I play the shiza out of my music.