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      06-03-2020, 12:06 AM   #1
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Roof Rack Fairings

Anyone that has or had a roof rack on their car put fairings? I just put my roof rack and the wind noise is driving me and my son crazy... hahaha btw I have oem roof racks
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I have OEM roof racks, which I've run with either two bike racks or a Thule roof-topper, and the wind noise is negligible. Maybe something else is going on?
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I have OEM roof racks, which I've run with either two bike racks or a Thule roof-topper, and the wind noise is negligible. Maybe something else is going on?
I ordered windshield fairings for it... I was reading on the f30 forums that's what they do... I'll keep you guys posted..
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fairing will fix it...
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fairing will fix it...
After the fairing the wind noise went away...
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glad everything worked out for you
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what size fairing is that? looks great.
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what size fairing is that? looks great.
YAKIMA - Windshield Fairing for Roof Racks, Quiet Noise, Reduce Drag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0171A6KKU..._ejM4Eb9Z4G9TG


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