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Yakima Fairing - Standard Sizes

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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

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

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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)

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Oct

2007

(22 of 24 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Works Like a Charm

By Pablo Antonio

from Concord, CA

About Me Weekend Warrior

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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.

Mar

2008

(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

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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.

Oct

2009

(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

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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.

Oct

2007

(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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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.

Mar

2010

(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!

Sep

2007

(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!

Jul

2009

(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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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.

Apr

2009

(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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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.

Apr

2010

(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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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!

Sep

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Does it's job!

By Krad

from Denver, CO

About Me Advanced

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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!