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WE’RE ALL FOR WHISTLING. IT MAKES YOU HAPPIER. IT CALMS YOU DOWN. AND IT REDUCES YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE. UNLESS IT’S YOUR RACK THAT’S DOING THE WHISTLING. THEN IT’S A MAJOR FREAKING ANNOYANCE THAT NEEDS TO BE ERADICATED IMMEDIATELY WITH A FAIRING.
- Moves wind up and over rack, reducing noise
- Available in a variety of widths (32", 38", 44", 50" ) The right one for you depends on your vehicle width and how many bugs you want it to squish on each trip
- Fits windshield angles and curvatures
- Compatible with every Yakima tower
- Safe positioning anywhere along the vehicle's roof
- Lockable with SKS lock housing and cores
- sold separately
- Quick installation on round bars
- Also a great place to show off your sticker collection
- This is patented stuff here
- Product # 07046 - 32", #07047 - 38", #07048 - 44" #07049 - 50"
Q: Do I need any tools to install it?
A: Nope.
Q: What size is right for my vehicle?
A: Check the Fit List first. The size has to do with looks more than function, as any size will effectively reduce wind noise. When in doubt, measure the top of your windshield and make your best judgment. Guidelines for choosing a fairing are: 1. The feet must touch the roof, 2. The brackets must attach to crossbars with no interference, and 3. There should not be contact with siderails or vehicle roof. Using a different size will not affect the warranty, as long as these guidelines are followed.
Q: How much will it reduce wind noise?
A: The fairings can reduce wind noise and vibration UP TO 85%. Actual reductions will vary from vehicle to vehicle.
Q: What maintenance should be performed on the fairing?
A: We recommend periodic tightening of the hex keys to make sure they are tight. It is also a good idea to clean the bottom side of the pads that touch your roof to make sure there is no dirt, etc that can scratch the paint.
Q: How can I mount this with other accessories without interference?
A: There are many ways to mount a Fairing to achieve the best fit and avoid interference. The Fairing should be mounted just below the level of the top of the crossbars so that long loads and accessories can pass over the top. You may also need to install some accessories reversed to allow them to fit with a fairing. Download the product instructions for more information.
Q: Why did you switch to the new type of fairing?
A: The new design can be mounted farther back on the roof over painted surfaces, where the previous style would cause damage. As more cars are designed with a jelly-bean shape and with the increase in factory installed rack on vehicles, it was a necessary transition.
Q: Can I move my front crossbar to help the Fairing fit better?
A: If you are using Q Towers, or any other system where the bar placement is already specified, do not move the front crossbar, as doing so can make the rack unsafe.
Q: Wow, those fairings are expensive, got anything cheaper?
A: We do have the WindJammer, which is less expensive but will not reduce noise as much.
We’re all for whistling. It makes you happier. It calms you down. And it reduces your blood pressure. Unless it’s your rack that’s doing the whistling. Then it’s a major freaking annoyance that needs to be eradicated immediately with a fairing.
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Keep your rack from whistling with a Yakima Fairing.
FEATURES of the Fairing Rack by Yakima
SPECIFICATIONS:
This fairing for Yakima car racks reduces wind noise and increases fuel efficiency on those trips to the slopes or mountain bike trails. Oh, the power of aerodynamics... I knew those years in engineering school weren't wasted! These fairings are a great way to keep your car looking sleek, even with the racks.
With today's gas prices everyone is more conscious of aerodynamics and performance. Yakima's Fairing gives you a sleeker, more aerodynamic shape while your vehicle is loaded. Plus, it's quieter!
This description was also provided by: NRS.com
Yakima Fairings help stop the major whistling annoyance.
Yakima Fairings new design fits any roof like a wind-resistant seal. Fits windshield angles and curvatures. Compatible with every Yakima tower. Safe positioning anywhere along the vehicles roof, and lockable with SKS Cores-sold seperately. Quick installation on round bars.
This description was also provided by: RealCyclist.com, HuckNRoll.com, Backcountry.com
| Attachment: | Any Yakima towers, round bars |
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| Country of origin: | China |
| Dimensions: | 5"H x 32", 38", 44" or 50"L |
| Locking: | SKS compatible |
| Manufacturer's SKU #: | 8007046-8007049 |
| Weight: | Varies, from approx. 2-3 lbs. |
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Sometimes, we can't be sure that the product is the same across the stores that offer it, so you may find the same product listed more than once on GearBuyer.com, we list these highly similar products below.
 | Yakima Fairing - Short | $69.00 |
 | Yakima Fairing 38" | $49.97 - $79.99 |
 | Yakima 32-Inch Fairing | $68.99 - $69.00 |
These are products that have been indicated being comparable to this product:
 | Yakima Control Tower Roof Rack System Travel > Car Racks | $89.00 - $159.00 |
 | Yakima Q-Tower Travel > Car Racks | $76.50 - $159.99 |
 | Yakima SKS Lock Cores Travel > Accessories | $31.50 - $110.00 |
 | Yakima SteelHead Bike Rack Travel > Car Racks | $95.20 - $119.99 |
Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.
| Size | Color | ||
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| N / A | One | N/A | |
| 32" | 69.00 | 69.0069.0069.00 | |
| 32 in. | 69.00 | ||
| 32in | 69.00 | 62.1069.002 More... | |
| 38" | 69.00 | 69.0069.0069.00 | |
| 38in | 69.00 | 62.1069.002 More... | |
| 38 in. | 69.00 | ||
| 44" | 69.00 | 69.0069.0069.00 | |
| 44in | 69.00 | 62.1069.002 More... | |
| 44 in. | 69.00 | ||
| 50in | 69.00 | 62.1069.002 More... | |
| 50" | 69.00 | 69.0069.0069.00 | |
| 50 in. | 69.00 | ||
Mountains Plus Outdoor Gear offers this product at $41.60, but does not provide any color/size information.
Al's Sports offers this product at $69.99, but does not provide any color/size information.
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There are two ways to get rid of wind noise from car racks--Get some good speakers and turn up the volume or install a fairing, Yak or Thule on your rack bars. The fairing is also a nice place to put stickers for whatever else you think is cool. The fairing from Yak works as good as the better looking one from Thule. Hey, all they do is direct fast flowing air over the rack bars. Without the bars, fast flowing air howls, screams and whines. (That's where the good speakers come in handy.) It's all simple aerodynamics. Direct the air flow over the round or square thing that is not aerodynamic and things will settle down. Ask the U. S. Air Force. Ask all those aliens that have those flying saucer things. They know. | |
| Oregonguy at Backcountry.com on 01/18/2008 | |
AHHHH, Silence! | |
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| I never had any type of whistling when I had my rack on my last car, so I never knew what the big deal was about a fairing. Then I got my new car and couldn't believe the amount of noise that can be created by a roof rack! While the fairing seems a bit pricy, if you have a whistling roof rack this is so worth it. Since I commute mostly on the highway, most of my commute was just noise drowning out my stereo, now it is music that I want to hear and no whistle. One drive and you will be a believer too! Hmmm, I bet a cool MOOSEJAW sticker would look really cool on that fairing... | |
| Ted at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 10/30/2008 | |
Do the math, get a faring, save the world | |
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Roof racks rob you of gas milage, most folks who love the outdoors are also concerned with the overall state the of the world. Here is some simple math. My faring increase my gas milage by 1 mpg (from 19 t 20), at $60.00 and $3.00 gas the faring pays for it self after 7220 miles. Americans average about 15,000 miles per year, so the faring pays for it self after six months. Of course this is very simple math, it ignores several variables which are beyond my calculation here, but I think the general concept is sound. | |
| Jonathan Wilson at Backcountry.com on 11/26/2008 | |
a must have for sure! | |
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not only does this piece look good, but it does its job very well | |
| fuzion at Backcountry.com on 11/04/2008 | |
a must for sures!!! | |
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When I bought my rack I was told that "some anal people feel that have to have them" So I may be one of those but really I don't know how anyone can have a rack and not a fairing. It made of world of difference. You can actually drive with the window down or the sunroof open and enjoy it again. My Aunt and Uncle even borrowed my car before I purchased that fairing and both were appalled at the noise. I would not have a rack without one. | |
| Meg_Hutton1196431 at Backcountry.com on 06/16/2008 | |
Get it! | |
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I have the 32" fairing, and it fits perfectly between the side rails of my 05 Outback (clipped on to my Lowrider rack). The fairing reduces noise, and completes the look of the rack. It's also a great place for your goat stickers!! | |
| EMH at Backcountry.com on 11/24/2009 | |
NO MORE NOISE | |
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I dont know what it is about my car, but when Im going over 30 with my rack on top it starts screaming at me like a jumbo jet is gonna land overhead. I didnt know what to do until one day someone explained that the sticker covered piece of plastic in front of their rackthe fairingwasnt just a portable sticker holder. This thing rocks completely eliminates all the sound that my rack made, and neatly stores all or my stickers for me! | |
| Backcountry Reviewer - Cheatwood at Backcountry.com on 04/30/2003 | |
Yakima Fairing 38'' | |
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| I spend a lot of my time in my car including on the highway. I went for several weeks with just the basic rack system until the wind noise drove me crazy. The Fairing only took about 5 min to assemble and install. Its been on my roof now for several months and still looks like new, oh and yea the wind noise has been reduced about 95%. Its worth the extra money and it does make my '89 Camry look sporty. | |
| The Paddle Man at Rock/Creek Outfitters on 12/08/2008 | |
If your rack makes noise at highway speeed this will fix it. | |
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| I had a noise problem with my previous vehicle and the Yakima fairing fixed it. My new truck needs one but a larger size so I bought my second Fairing. It went on easy and looks great. Since it streamlines the aerodynamics where its most important it saves enough on gas millage to make it free in the end. Combine that with the points and free shipping Moosejaw gives you and its a no brainer. | |
| Patrick at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 08/12/2009 | |
a MUST HAVE if you get a roof rack | |
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| after installing a rack on my '06 civic, it quickly became apparent that you have to buy the fairing. i could barely hear myself think at >45mph before i bought one. now, i think the wind noise is actually quieter than before i even had the rack. i've found no noticeable reduction in gas mileage either. i always wondered why people were willing to spend so much on a piece of plastic. i found out. | |
| Megan at Moosejaw (Spring 2010) on 01/11/1910 | |
Fairing | |
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I am really please with your products, they are top of the line and I will continue looking forward to enjoying your products. The fairing took the whole noise out and it gave my car a new good looking view | |
| Jose Toledo at Backcountry.com on 05/10/2007 | |
Saves Gas mileage, whistles | |
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Not sure exactly how the gas mileage thing worked, but its obvious, more wind resistant, less gas mileage, and with all that wind getting trapped under your skis or boards or whatever, it definitely helps. I believe this is also the part of my roof rack that whistles when driving over 40-45 mph. Its a real killer when you drive 10-15 k miles a year with it on, so if your not as patient as I, make sure to plug up even more holes where wind rushes through | |
| Brian Muller at Backcountry.com on 12/01/2008 | |
eh... | |
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It does the job and makes the rack look great. It probably eliminates 60% of that whistle you'll get without it. Although if you are handy and don't care about looks, I suggest buying an acrylic sheet and make this yourself. Yakima and Thule are rip offs, but you won't find it anywhere cheaper than backcountry. | |
| esp3483354 at Backcountry.com on 02/23/2010 | |
Vibrating but quiet | |
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Looks good and prevents whistling noises, but I reached up through the sunroof at 70mph and it was vibrating like a guitar string! I'm not thrilled about the little pads that ride on the car's finish, but I don't think they will cause any damage. | |
| AndyL at Backcountry.com on 05/23/2006 | |
Yakima Fairing | |
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Got these for my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. The Yakima racks are sitting on top of the factory racks using Yakima Low Riders and the racks are too high for the fairing. | |
| Anonymous at Backcountry.com on 04/19/2007 | |
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