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Thule Fairing

Item # 770055

$79.95

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Thule fairings reduce rack wind noise and look great on your vehicle.

  • Clip-on mounting hardware attaches to standard Thule and Rapid Aero crossbars
  • Mounting clips won't interfere with other attachments
  • Can be installed anywhere on roof, even with Tracker and Railing racks
  • Rubber bumpers on struts and anti-scuff film protect vehicle's finish
  • Consult the Thule Online Fit Guide to find the correct size fairing for your vehicle

Please note: Thule products cannot be shipped to Canadian addresses.

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Thule Fairing Customer Reviews

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Thule Fairing
 
3.9

(based on 14 reviews)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (13)
  • Easy to install (8)
  • Stable (8)
  • Durable (7)
  • Easy to use (7)

Cons

  • Poor quality (3)

Best Uses

  • Small cars (6)
  • Large cars (3)
  • Reviewer Profile:
  • Casual/ recreational (7), Avid cyclist (5)

Reviewed by 14 customers

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Apr

2

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Good fairing. Had to modify install.

By John in CO

from Denver, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Stable

Cons

  • Hard To Install Or Use

Best Uses

  • Small Cars

Comments about Thule Fairing:

Fairing went on great to my Volvo S40, once I reversed the recommended setting of the attachment mechanism. The recommended settings clearly had the outer supports be longer than the inner ones causing the fairing to warp awkwardly when mounted (fairing wanted to be concave). I reversed the directions and had the outer attachments be shorter than the two inner ones making a slight convex shape that fit the car nicely. Not sure if that was just my car (instructions not vehicle specific), or just an inconvenient typo.
Now that it is on it works well in reducing wind noise and looks cool to boot.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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Dec

14

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Not optional but measure first

By Hating Ohio

from Columbus, OH

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Pros

  • Easy to Install
  • Hushes rapid aero bars
  • Lightweight
  • Stable

Cons

    Best Uses

      Comments about Thule Fairing:

      07 Honda Accord
      First, don't trust the Thule size recommendation of a 38" fairing. I measured myself and ordered the 44" which fits perfectly. The ends go right to the middle of the pedestals. I'll post a pic if I get bored.

      Anyway, after a 6 hour drive back from Holiday Valley last year I was ready to beat the next Swede I saw over the head with my Rapid Aero bars. On the drive up, the bars made a low howl sound. Imagine someone blowing in a jug. Not too loud, not too annoying, but a couple extra notches up on the radio. The drive back however was in the rain. I realized that any moisture hitting the bars causes a sound identical someone rubbing a wet finger on the lip of a crystal glass but much, much LOUDER. They even do this if you use your windshield fluid. I can't fully express how much it sucked but if it is revealed later those Iraqi prisoners were forced to drive a car with rapid aero bars in the rain; the people responsible should in fact be convicted of war crimes.
      So I just did my first drive in the rain with the fairing and not only do I not have the whistling, I don't even have the howling. I didn't even get light whistling I usually get from having the rubber strip removed from the top of the bars.
      So if you've got the bars and the bars are annoying you try ordering the fairing before you throw your roof rack in the trash or at the nearest innocent Swede. You may want to order a different size though. I think our wacky system of measurement really throws those metric types off.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      4

      2009

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Worthwhile Investment!

      By fbenedict

      from Los Angeles, CA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Large Cars

        Comments about Thule Fairing:

        I had a Thule aftermarket roof rack installed after my husband and I bought a new car that did not have a factory rack. I liked the rugged look of the Thule rack but the whisling noise was driving me up the wall and I even considered removing the rack. The fairing eliminates the sound and looks sharp. If you are going to buy a Thule rack, the fairing is a must!!!! However, I am typically mechanically inclined, but this did take me much more than 5 minutes to install.

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        Jul

        9

        2008

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Fits good, reduces road noise

        By ericthebikeman

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Easy To Install
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Small Cars

          Comments about Thule Fairing:

          The lady at the store thought it would be a good idea to buy this to reduce road noise. I ignored her thinking it would be fine. I was wrong, a loud whistling noise happened if I drove faster than 25MPH. Adding the fairing made the noise disappear.The fairing comes in an easy to assemble kit. Pay attention to the mounting bracket position, the position is different between the middle brackets and the two outer ones. (Page 4 step 7 on the 872)The only annoyance is it shows finger prints anywhere you touched it.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jun

          11

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great product....once it's together

          By Does it matter?

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Stable
          • Stylish

          Cons

          • Hard to find parts
          • Hard to Install or Use
          • Weak Construction

          Best Uses

          • Mountain Bikes
          • Road Bikes
          • Small Cars

          Comments about Thule Fairing:

          I use this product with my Thule system and 2 criterion mounts. Great product once it's on but the instructions could be improved upon. The main issue I had is that they shouldn't have used plastic push fasteners for attaching the brackets to the visor. Two of mine broke when being inserted and the only reason I found replacements at the auto store was that they had a discontinued bin. Otherwise, it cuts the noise, but for the price it could have been better made instead of mostly plastic.

          • Gift:
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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          17

          2008

          (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          1.0

          Looks good otherwise useless

          By wasso

          from Colorado

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Site Member

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

                Comments about Thule Fairing:

                This fairing looks good, but does nothing to reduce wind noise. I have the aero bars and found that the fairing did not help at all with the wind whistle. What did work was using some clear silicone caulk/sealant at the junction of the the bars and base pieces. Let's see [$] vs [$], hmmm.

                • Gift:
                • No

                Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

                (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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                Aug

                3

                2008

                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                I would buy this product again and again

                By gabob

                from Israel

                About Me Advanced

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Small Cars

                  Comments about Thule Fairing:

                  used in Mazda3 2008, 44"
                  lower Wind noise to Regular drive!,
                  Feel like you getting your Fun Drive Back.
                  Would Recommend this to any one who like quit driving..

                  Service and delivery comments:

                  Delivery Fast in goood condition, Excelent Customer service.
                  10x.

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                  (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                  May

                  11

                  2010

                   
                  3.0

                  Eliminates Howling

                  By bholzman

                  from Irvine, CA

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Site Member

                  Pros

                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                  • Weak Construction

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Thule Fairing:

                    I got it to get rid of the howling wind noise. It did the job - but it does not eliminate all noise - I have some general wind noise now but it is much more muted.

                    Also, keep in mind when installing whether you have a sun roof or not. You may have to adjust cross bars so faring doesn't press down on the sun roof as I would expect there is significant downward pressure at speed.

                    Construction is a bit cheap for price - I'll see how it holds up.

                    • Gift:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    Apr

                    9

                    2010

                     
                    4.0

                    2009 Ford Escape

                    By knoxbiker

                    from Knoxville, TN

                    About Me Avid Cyclist

                    Site Member

                    Pros

                    • Easy to Install
                    • Lightweight
                    • Quiets the rack

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Quiet Thule cross bars

                      Comments about Thule Fairing:

                      I installed Thule 58" cross bars on the factory side rails on my 2009 Ford Escape. That cause a fair amount of wind noise above 60 mph. Thule calls for the 38" fairing which would fit inside the factory side rails. I purchased the 44" fairing which is perfect. It extends just beyond the side rails and cross bar attachments. This made a huge reduction in the wind noise at 80 mph. I highly recommend the 44" fairing over the 38". Besides the wider fairing just looks better on the car.

                      • Gift:
                      • No

                      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                      Apr

                      6

                      2010

                       
                      5.0

                      Works great

                      By CO Bikerdad

                      from Longmont CO

                      About Me Avid Cyclist

                      Pros

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

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Thule Fairing:

                          After installing Thule bars on my A3 the wind noise was unbearable with the windows down. The fairing really reduced the noise level even at high speeds. Much quieter now even with windows down.

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                          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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