Likely source of windnoise at highway speeds?

[TimGinCentralNJ]

I just replace my factory Michelins w/ 53k miles on them, and had my windshield replaced (gasket was re-used), but I'm now wondering if the minor-to-moderate wind noise I'm hearing above 60 MPH might be the factory cross bars.

Has anyone here removed theirs and if so--was it much quieter? And do you have any pics of how your EX looks w/ out them?

TIA,
Tim

[EXceptional]

A lot of EX35's came from the Factory with Rails, but no Cross-bars.

You might see some Pictures in this Thread >>> post-pictures-of-your-ex35-here-t503671.html

[XIS]

I have the cross-bars and don't really hear wind noise not associated with the sunroof.
(I had that seal replaced by the dealer a few months after I got the car and it reduced that noise quite a bit...)

[TimGinCentralNJ]

Thanks, fellas! I'll check out the linky and may even pull the crossbars at some point to see if it makes any difference. I usually leave the sunroof shade closed, so me thinks its either the crossbars or the windshield seal. It's not so annoying that I'm willing to go great lengths to chase this one.

Thanks,
Tim

[XIS]

My noise was with the sunroof closed... Then again, I have never removed the crossbars either. Is that easy?

[TimGinCentralNJ]

My noise was with the sunroof closed... Then again, I have never removed the crossbars either. Is that easy?

It looks like it's just a couple of screws per side per bar. I'll check back in when/if I decide to give it a shot--at least to try and isolate where the noise is coming from.

Tim