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Just installed OEM Rack and Roof-box
Really happy with the look. I shopped about, looked at Thule, Yakima and this one. Amazingly this one came in cheapest (spoke with the parts guy at the dealership and for buying both got 15% off). That put it almost $200 cheaper than the yakima setup and more than that on the Thule setup.
Couple of notes on install. The OEM rack whistles badly until you fill the space under the bar and the plastic (see photo) I saw another post where someone used silicone, but I wanted to be able to adjust if needed so used expanding foam weather seal. Is now super quiet. Other frustration was in the install video for the box they show the rubber seal in the rails being left in, but that does not work with this rack. Have to remove it to install the box. Did a drive test and no whistle, just a little bit of wind noise (but very light). |
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Wow, nice solution to the whistling.
As I'm usually blasting Slayer I rarely notice it unless the missus asks me to turn down the stereo.
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05-31-2022, 09:18 AM | #4 |
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Did you just put foam at the front, or inside too? I have the same racks and box on my 340i, and the noise is unbelievable, can't open the sunroof it's so loud.
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I just wrapped the outside gap all the way around sticking it on the black plastic so it compresses in the middle where it comes closest to the metal. The foam is very flexible so it wraps pretty easily.
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How does it look with the faring? Any photos? I was debating getting one, but as it is so quiet now I have not gone there yet.
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Thanks! I got many text messages from my wife to solve the problem in the first week after installation. I am also a fan of music played loud…
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Ignore all the deadbugs lol: The stuff comes as a roll, super mailable when warm, stretchs and easily fitted/shoved in the cracks. stays in place: Under $15 on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=headlight+butyl |
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OEM cross bars with Yakima WindShield and Yakima SkyBox Pro has been a quiet, whistle free setup for me!
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I didn’t want to spend Thule $ and I didn’t like the silver of OEM. I bought these Turtle brand off eBay for $129 plus ship. I’ve owned several brands of cross bars and these are really well made. The rubber boot at the base and wind style shape limit noise. No issues with pan roof. Would recommend!
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What fairing size is that? - 34" or 40"? I've already had Thule Aerowing bars from previous car, so stayed with it by getting the proper posts for F34. Not whistling at any speeds. The bars are hard anodized blue:
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I honestly dont know, I purchaced the bars used from a guy with an F30 and he tossed in the fairing. Based on other reponses here I would assume its the 40" but I will need to measure it to be sure.
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Thanks!
I've measured the outside dimension between the Thule posts on my F34 and it measures to be 44.5", the inside is 41"... Could you share a picture of the 40" faring end right next to one of the either posts on your car? Considering that faring is centered between the posts.
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