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Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes

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    Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes

    • $79.00
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    Item # 665025

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    This fairing for Yakima car racks reduces wind noise and increases fuel efficiency by making your rack more aerodynamic.

    • Tool-free installation; integrated snaparounds make installation onto round bars a breeze
    • Protective bumpers won't damage car's paint
    • Lockable with SKS lock housings and cores (sold separately)
    • Car rack sold separately

    Yakima Racks

    Please note: Yakima products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

    Imported.

    Item 665025

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    Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes Specs
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    Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes Customer Reviews

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    Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes
     
    4.4

    (based on 19 reviews)

    95%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Durable (14)
    • Easy to install (13)
    • Lightweight (13)
    • Easy to use (11)
    • Stable (11)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Small cars (6)
      • Large cars (4)
      • Suv's (4)
      • Trucks (4)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual/ recreational (5), Intermediate (4), Advanced (3)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (7)

      Reviewed by 19 customers

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      (22 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Works Like a Charm

      By Pablo Antonio

      from Concord, CA

      About Me Weekend Warrior

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to install

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Outdoors
        • Sports

        Comments about Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes:

        I tried going without a fairing for exactly 10 minutes. [...] Wind noise is drastically reduced, but don't expect perfect silence. I mean, seriously, there's still a rack up there, and there will still be wind drag. Unfortunately, the rack no longer drowns out the noise of my nagging girlfriend.I can't say for sure whether or not it makes a significant difference in fuel efficiency, but it sure makes a difference in "my car looks way cooler" efficiency.

        (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Less noise, or less gas mileage?

        By Henry Sue

        from Ellensburg

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Install
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes:

            The fairing did an excellent job of reducing wind noise, but I found that after I installed it on my civic my gas mileage went down about 5 MPG, which on a long trip can make quite a difference. I've always heard fairings improve gas mileage so I didn't think it was the fairing at first, but after a friend mentioned it to me I removed the fairing while filling up on a long trip, and my next tank of gas was back to normal mileage. I'm putting up with the noise, which isn't that bad, to save 50 miles (aka $8 this summer) per tank.

            (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            A must have with a sunroof

            By bradleyh77

            from Mount Pleasant, SC

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Durable
            • Easy to Install
            • Easy to Use
            • Lightweight
            • Stable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Large Cars
              • Small Cars

              Comments about Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes:

              At first I was hesitant to shell out the [$] for this fairing, but after reading other reviews I decided it was worthwhile. My rack was terribly noisy with the roof open, not anymore. This thing really improves the noise level drastically and looks pretty sweet too.By the way the 38" fits Jetta IV.

              • Gift:
              • No

              (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Buy This!

              By AKYodry

              from Anchorage, AK

              About Me Collegiate/Pro, Competitive Athlete, Weekend Warrior

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              Site Member

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Lightweight
              • Well Constructed

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Outdoors
                • Sports

                Comments about Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes:

                I honestly thought I could get away with not adding a fairing on my SUV after installing my rack system, but after hearing the noise through my open sun roof I broke down and purchased one. It made a BIG difference. Like another reviewer mentioned, the noise doesn't go away 100%, but it's a vast improvement. Believe me, it's worth it and it looks great.

                (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Lock it down!

                By stitch62

                from Long Beach, CA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                Pros

                • Cuts down on noise
                • Durable
                • Easily stealable
                • Stable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Small Cars
                  • SUV's

                  Comments about Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes:

                  Mine recently got stolen and I really wish that I had known that it was lockable, but perhaps this wasn't the case when I originally purchased it about five years ago. I live in an affluent neighborhood, but my street carries a lot of cross-traffic and some spooky grifter-esque folks. That ease of installation also makes for quick ease of theft, so I strongly advise springing for the lock cores. I am now out of [$] that I would have rather used elsewhere!

                  • Gift:
                  • No

                  (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  5.0

                  Does the job with extra sticker space ;)

                  By Bike Hike I Like

                  from Seattle, WA

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                  Pros

                  • Durable
                  • Lightweight
                  • Well Constructed

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                      Comments about Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes:

                      Simply put...it does the job. Significantely reduces wind noise and drag, and also has plenty of space to put stickers of all the places you travel too. Wouldn't have a rack without one...must have!

                      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                       
                      4.0

                      Call it a must-have

                      By tome20

                      from Chicago, IL

                      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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                      Site Member

                      Pros

                      • Easy to Use
                      • Lightweight
                      • Stable

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes:

                          On a trip to Florida I barely heard a thing and didn't see any reduction in gas mileage. Be sure to use the Yakima sizing utility to confirm the right size, though. Simple, effective design.
                          My only quibble: The adhesive car protector tabs that go under the fairing's foam feet are hard to place _just right_. Could have been my technique, though.

                          • Gift:
                          • No

                          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                           
                          4.0

                          Happy Camper

                          By laonese

                          from Orange County, CA

                          About Me Avid Cyclist

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                          Site Member

                          Pros

                          • Easy to Install
                          • Easy to Use

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Road Bikes

                            Comments about Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes:

                            Installed it in about 10-15 minutes. Easy. Kept noices down.

                            • Gift:
                            • No

                            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                             
                            5.0

                            Almost worth the cost for looks alone!

                            By Vegas Outdoorsman

                            from Las Vegas, NV

                            About Me Intermediate

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                            Site Member

                            Pros

                            • Durable
                            • Easy To Install
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Lightweight
                            • Stable

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Large Cars
                              • Luxury Cars
                              • Small Cars
                              • SUV's
                              • Trucks

                              Comments about Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes:

                              Good construction, easy to install. Don't know if it allows better gas-mileage or whatever, but looks great!

                              • Gift:
                              • Yes

                              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                               
                              5.0

                              Does it's job!

                              By Krad

                              from Denver, CO

                              About Me Advanced

                              See all my reviews

                              Site Member

                              Pros

                              • Durable
                              • Easy To Install
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Lightweight
                              • Stable

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Large Cars
                                • Luxury Cars
                                • Small Cars
                                • SUV's
                                • Trucks

                                Comments about Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes:

                                I've used a number of different rack setups on past cars, and I'd definitely recommend this Yakima fairing as an add-on to your setup. It greatly cut down on wind noise/whistle when I recently bought a setup for my new car. It's stable, does it's job well, fits perfectly based on the size in the fit guide, and I haven't noticed much of a drop in mpg (without bikes on board). It's pretty easy to install, the only tricky part was getting the little rubber sticker pads to line up correctly, and it adds some sticker space!

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