YAKIMA, WindShield Fairing for Roof Racks, Quiet Noise, Reduce Drag

The Yakima WindFairer is a great addition to any roof rack system, helping to reduce wind noise and improve aerodynamics while driving. It’s easy to install and fits most crossbars, making it a convenient upgrade for those who frequently use roof-mounted cargo carriers, bike racks, or kayak mounts. The sleek design not only enhances the look of your vehicle but also helps with fuel efficiency by minimizing drag. Made from durable materials, it holds up well against the elements and provides a quieter, smoother ride. For anyone looking to cut down on wind noise and improve their roof rack setup, the Yakima WindFairer is a solid choice.

This is a nice windfairing. The mounts are not universal and do not fit some non-OEM roof rack rails. This requires tightening them down tighter than recommended. Also requires pushing them down hard onto the roof to avoid catching air underneath and vibration of the fairing (beating the roof/sunroof).Functionally, it works as designed. When flush to the roof, it stays in place and cuts down wind noise on the roof rack about 50-70% at speeds above 50. Still a bit of wind noise above 75.

I bought it for looks tbh, but it also stopped the whistling I heard when I was driving with just the Yakima crossbars installed on my vehicle.

For what you are buying its a bit much however I think you are paying for the Yakima logo pretty much.Easy to installLooks greatEliminates cross bar whistling

Fits my 2018 Impreza sport with the factory crossbars perfectly! Install was super easy, no wind noise and even took it through a car wash without issue.

I love the utility and look of the VW OEM roof racks on my VW MK7 GTI, but they added a fair amount of wind noise on highways. After evaluating a few brands, I decided to take a chance of Yakima 46" wind fairing - it was the size recommended by Yakima's manual.Installation was very straightforward - you basically run some straps through some openings and tighten them with the included wrench tool until they don't go anymore. The manual says you can optionally cut off any excess material, but I didn't feel like my extended too far so I left it as is. The kit also comes with some clear plastic patches to place on the roof of the car in case you hit a bump and the fairing makes contact.Overall, the installation only took a few mins of effort. I spent more time organizing the parts and visualizing than actual doing. No sweat!Some folks on VW message boards worry about the thickness of the OEM racks and 3rd party fairings, but as you can see from the photos, the Yakima wind fairing works fine and feels very secure.Wind noise has been reduced - I'm no longer conscious of it. Cosmetically, the wind fairing adds to the curb appeal of my car.I'm extremely happy with the purchase.

The media could not be loaded. Received. Seems this item was used and returned. I bought BRAND NEW this is worst than USED. It got a lot of scratches. I thought it was just dirt or something. I tried to clean it but it’s still there.

This is the perfect width for a bmw 3 series 2011 to 2022, maybe others but this window of years I have fitted this to on my factory bmw cross bars