Troubleshooting Wind Noise Created by Sportrack Roof Rack on 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix

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Roof # 1, no existing rails or crossbars. I installed the sr1002 rack on my 2002 grand prix. It fits fine, but when I drive there seems to be an excessive amount of wind noise speeds above 60mph. Is there anything I can do to quiet it down?

asked by: Wayne

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Expert Reply:

Wind noise is pretty normal with the installation of a roof rack, but what you can do is install a fairing like part # RRRF2 and the wind noise will be greatly reduced.

Fairings are designed to direct the air over the rack to prevent the noise.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

The Rhino Rack Fairing part #RRRF3 is a universal fairing that could be used on the Sportrack roof rack part #SR1002 that you referenced. This is a 44 inch fairing that should work well with the 50 inch bars of the #SR1002.

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