azrogart – 2013-06-27
Well Worth It!
I bought this fairing to reduce or eliminate wind noise from my Yakima rack which is installed on my 2011 4Runner. It was very easy to install without any tools and it works like a charm... little if any wind noise and it looks awesome. If you have a vented sunroof, I would recommend mounting the rack and fairing as far back as possible. My first position (close to the sunroof) actually forced air back into the sunroof instead of letting it vent naturally. This is not desirable during the summer in the AZ desert heat! After I slid the rack and fairing towards the back, the problem went away. One note of caution, I would recommend removing the fairing before going through an automated carwash. The first time I went through a carwash with the fairing installed, the industrial blowers at the end of the car wash nearly snapped it off. Fortunately, it is very easy to remove and reinstall.Good investment all around.
Bicyclebill – 2013-06-20
Looks nice
I've got a Yakima rack attached to my factory X3 rack. It's a bit noisy above 40 mph and very noisy above about 65 mph. I put this fairing on expecting improvement, but it sounded like the 65 mph noise from 15 mph up to 80 mph. I guess it eliminated the variability of the noise, but definitely did not do what I was expecting
tjw – 2013-05-27
Useless with Cargo box
I was told this would cut down wind noise. Unfortunately they sales associate wasn't aware it can't be used with a Skybox, which is the only reason I purchased the rack. The worst part is the only way to have found this out was to put the whole thing together and when I go to put the box on....what a waste of time. Without it the rack does generate quite a bit of noise. I should have stuck with the Thule.
Swingfly – 2013-05-10
Did the Job
Stopped the noise and vibration. If it helps the gas mileage , the jurys still out. Mounted on 2013 4runner
ChrisBrownFL – 2013-03-28
looks good and actually works
Easy to install and does not scratch your car. I got this because I thought it would improve the look of my car but have been surprised to find that it actually does improve wind noise
bdunn01 – 2012-07-13
Yakima Fairing
I travel alot for work and I always bring my bike with. Without the fairing the wind noise would just drive me insane!! I was skeptical at first but once I installed it on my roof rack, it made a big difference with the rack noise. Now I dont have a loud irritating hum. I give it 5 out of 5 stars. l
