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

I read all reviews, so I didn't expect a miracle. But it pretty much cut the entire rumble we used to have before it. It was so loud, we couldn't have a conversation much less hear the radio.I bought the largest size and it covers perfectly one end to the other, so maybe that's the key.End of day, this was worth Every penny for us.

Definitely cuts down on the wind noise and the massive drag I've created haha

Great to reduce howling noise on a 2024 Mazda 3 hatchback with a roof rack. It doesn’t make it much quieter, but it’s a less noticeable sound. It looks good, but it’s kinda expensive for what you get. It’s basically a piece of black plexiglass with some plastic straps. The screws aren’t even real screws they’re just plastic push pins. However, I like that it comes with little clear plastic stickers to protect the paint.

Did what it said it would do. Reduced wind noise by about 80-90%. I no longer notice it and don’t have to listen to my radio loud anymore to drown out the whistle! Plus, it also looks great. Adds a nice touch to my car. Overall would recommend this to anyone looking to reduce wind noise and add a nice look to you car!

Most important thing is fitment. Watched a few YouTube videos and read many reviews here about the proper sizing, some I believe were from the manufacturer, Yakima. Saying, to simply measure between the towers to get a proper fit. Simple enough. Most of the info I gathered had the ends of the windshield to the inside of the vertical tower and some had the ends of the windshield covering the vertical tower. So I elected to measure a few inches inside and came up with 46" being the best fit. Once I received it and set it up without hard clamping it, I notice the two center legs of the windshield were half on and half off a raised reinforcement flute atop of my Jeep Wrangler roof. (See Images) Not good. Called Yakima and after sending several images and back and forth e-mails, they tell me I have the wrong fairing and I needed a 40". That seemed too short to me and I asked them what the spacing of the legs were, they could not tell me. So I had to modify the windshield (notching and drilling) to move the two inner legs a inch and a quarter in so the legs would lay flat in the roof. But now the arc of the windshield held those two legs up a quarter inch, so I had to add a thick 3M sponge tape to make up that distance. Now it should be fine. If I were to purchase again and my roof had any flutes, bumps, panel seems or anything else that would prevent one of these legs to not sit properly, I would find out the spacing of these legs (depending of the size of the windshield).For me, the windshield definitely stopped my ski rack from whistling. Did not eliminate too much of the blast noise the entire rack system makes. I would buy again in my circumstance.The spacing of my 46" wide windshield? 4 legs, spaced 12" apart.

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.

Ordered the wind fairing for my gen5 RAV4 as the website said it was compatible, but once it arrived we realized that it would have to sit on the sunroof which not only makes the sunroof not operable but can lead to long term damage / issues. Having all the pressure from the wind (especially when driving at higher highway speeds which is the reason to buy one in the first place) go through the glass of your sunroof is not recommended.Leaving a 1 star review because when I returned it, spreetail tried to only issue a refund for $70 and claim that a $90 stocking fee was required.. we never even installed or used it since it was quickly apparent that the mounting piece would sit on the glass.Shoutout Amazon custom support for correcting the issue.

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.