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

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.

I love the utility and look of the VW OEM roof racks on my VW MK7 GTI, but they added a fair amount of wind noise on highways. After evaluating a few brands, I decided to take a chance of Yakima 46" wind fairing - it was the size recommended by Yakima's manual. Installation was very straightforward - you basically run some straps through some openings and tighten them with the included wrench tool until they don't go anymore. The manual says you can optionally cut off any excess material, but I didn't feel like my extended too far so I left it as is. The kit also comes with some clear plastic patches to place on the roof of the car in case you hit a bump and the fairing makes contact. Overall, the installation only took a few mins of effort. I spent more time organizing the parts and visualizing than actual doing. No sweat! Some folks on VW message boards worry about the thickness of the OEM racks and 3rd party fairings, but as you can see from the photos, the Yakima wind fairing works fine and feels very secure. Wind noise has been reduced - I'm no longer conscious of it. Cosmetically, the wind fairing adds to the curb appeal of my car. I'm extremely happy with the purchase.

Fit perfect, and stopped all the wind noise from our roof rack, should have found out about this years ago. It works.

For what you are buying its a bit much however I think you are paying for the Yakima logo pretty much. Easy to install Looks great Eliminates cross bar whistling

This item does what it supposed to as far as wind deflection. Compliments my roof rack as well.

I like this wind fairing better than a popular competitor I had before because I’ve had noticeably less wind noise. That may depend on your vehicle though. I also really like the mechanism for tightening it to the cross rails.

2 pretty Santa Cruz flew off the roof of my 2019 VW GTI using YAKIMA'S base clip system. Middle of a busy highway, miracle nobody was hurt. The entire rack system flew clean off. It was 100% installed to manufacturer spec. I've used THULE racks on literally every vehicle i've had since im 19 and never had a single problem. Decided to try these out because REI had the carriers in stock and I was impulsive to get racks on my new VW. Big mistake. Warranty dept professionally & skillfully dragged there feet. No longer respond to emails. Supplied bodywork estimates, bike repair estimate, book reports worth of information. What an awful experience from start to finish. Its probably obvious to most anyway but i'd highly recommend skipping this company and buying THULE. 0 stars

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.

Product was good until i was tightening the last plastic strap and it snapped.

very good product and super easy instal. its also cheaper than my dealership or other website by almost 200$.i immediately noticed the sound difference from the wind hiting my roof bars.

Love the look of this deflector, installed no problem but like other reviews don't over tighten as it is plastic on plastic. Definitely reduced the wind noise.

The seller did not advertise the sizes it comes,I ended with item being too small.i found this out too late

Well made, of course all plastic so curious to see if it will last.