How to stop roof rack wind noise for free - Don't buy a fairing!! - Honda Ridgeline.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ธ.ค. 2020
- I installed an OEM Honda Ridgeline roof rack on my first gen Ridgeline. There was so much wind noise - instead of buying an expensive fairing, I find this amazing trick that solved the wind noise basically for free.
This is the type of paracord I used:
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Wowsa!!! My husband and I applied the paracord to our Thule crossbars on the roof rack and are on our test drive. It’s still quiet at highway speed. We can use our inside voices again in the car. Thanks; what a relief!
80 MPH (yes, I was speeding), radio muted, wife on the phone, and it sounded a little louder than before I installed the crossbars. How simple and cheap. Almost thought about sending the crossbars back, but they just might be here to stay. Thank you!!!
Karl you are the man! I installed new cross bars on my Ford Edge which already had rails. The noise was so bad, I could not talk on my car phone. It sounded like I had a jet engine on my roof. I bought black paracord ($5 for 50 ft.) and wrapped it around the bars at about 1 1/2 inch spacings between the spirals. It knocked out 95% of the noise. I just want to let everyone know that this solution is for real and real cheap. Thanks so much. Fantastic tip!!!
So glad to hear that!
Thank you so much, Karl! This totally worked! I had taken my new ‘21 BE Ridgeline back to the dealership because of the rattling, howling wind noise. They said they couldn’t do anything about it. I tightened the screws on the ribs thinking that was the problem, but didn’t do a thing. Finally, my last ditch effort was to try this before taking off the ribs altogether. IT WORKS!! Thank you so much!
That's awesome, so glad to hear it!
New roof rack on my 2013 Subaru Legacy made noise. This hack reduced the noise by like 95%. It really works. Thanks!!!!
Nice tip, man! I just got an 06 RTL about a month ago and I’m loving these videos, really helping me bring some tlc to my beloved vehicle.
This trick seriously shocked me, lol.. didn't think it would work as well as it did.
🙌🙌🙌🙌 worked a total treat on my Thule wingbar evo's on my transit custom. Did all three bars and the noise simply disappeared. Amazing!
This is great! Just got a new truck so needed new Yakima towers but $150 for the Yakima fairing was too much. Unreal how much this helps, thanks for sharing.
Hi Karl,
We met outside Home Depot yesterday, this was an incredible video, and when I Was driving home after meeting you I actually paid attention to the sound and always thought it was coming from the windshield, so I am going to take your advice and will let you know. Once again, thanks for coming up to me and being such a great fellow Ridgeline owner. Pete
Awesome, great to meet you Pete!
I hope it works well for you, thanks for the tips about the led lights to!
Wow... just ordered my rope. The noise has been driving me crazy for 3 years! Thanks.
I might try this with zip ties to see if it does the same thing. Cleaning bug guts off of cord seems kinda gross after a summer of bugpocalypse.
Thank you so much Karl!!! I have a Toyota Prius that I have modded to be a subaru😂 and I have a roof rack along with J hooks for my kayak. Thank you thank you for saving me $100
Right! Thank you. That's why antennas and even structures have the spiral.
Worked great on my RDX with aftermarket rails/crossbars.
I saw that on the antenna on one of my older cars . Found out it was to reduce wind noise. Who knew?
Was about to buy a rhino-Rack fairing for $100. Had some black para-cord laying around in the garage, did this and it reduced the noise enough that I scrapped buying the fairing. Still have a bit of noice because of my bike rack but wow this really works. Thanks!!
Glad to hear it!
I'm going to try it and I'm sure glad I stumbled across your video about this cuz it is noisy as can be on my Ridgeline
Thanks for the tip. I tried it and it worked.
Ordinarily the rack creates a vortex shedding phenomenon, that alternating vortex of the rack creates whistling and sound. When the Paracord breaks the even flow it creates turbulence which stops these vortexes
Great Tip , saved me $$$, want to buy you a beer!
Yes I followed your example and it was an impressive fix. From not hearing the radio, it was so loud to all noise gone! Thank you!
Glad to hear it!
Thought about getting a windshield fairing. Saved myself $120 with this trick. Can still hear some airflow but at least it stopped the annoying howl.
I can NOT wait to try that on mine!
Worked for me. Thanks
Awesome…., it’s work , thank you for the share 👍👍
On any flattish roof rack, because it acts as a reed. I tested it with my bagpipe tuner and the frequency was about 458 hz. Breaking up the reed with the cord raises the pitch if you don't put enough turns in it. My Suburban has round bars, so no wind noise. Karl is right; don't use flat straps to tie anything to a roof rack or the noise will be deafening at highway speeds.
I am keeping hope I will reduce any noise for my bars and roof box this way!
ohh great info man!!! thanks
Thank you so much Karl
Man it really works...
Love it !!!
Aha! So this is why golf balls have dimples! Makes sense.
It also probably improves fuel efficiency by a few thousandths of a percent (over standard rack).
Dimples could be for control as well.
Thank you
I will try this.
I wanted to know how to move the cross bars. I'll check your next video
Omg thank you so much! It worked! I almost bought the fairing on my jeep.
It's the same concept behind the new One World Trade Center design. Break up the wind shear. Problem solved. Works like a charm, and for a lot less than a DIY wind fairing, let alone a store-bought one.
Thanks for the tip. Would that paracord trick work on a Yakima roundbar for a 2020 RAV4.
I'm pretty sure it would help no matter what kind of rack you have. It won't eliminate the noise completely, but it will help.
Thanks for the tip.
Just recently picked up a used OEM rack for my 07
I see you have the racks for a kyack, do you think with the OEM rack I could fit 2 kyack on there safely?
Cheers
Definitely. That rack I have is actually a two kayak rack. I transport two kayaks on there regularly.
@@EveryotherKarl cheers bud. What rack (kyack holders did you buy)
Cheers
@@piperdoog it's very similar to this rack:
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Hey Karl, The para cord you using is how many mm ? I’m also getting it , my thule wing bar is making me crazy after I’ve installed it yesterday.
The one I used is 1/8 in. Or 3.17 mm
Thanks Karl , you are the best 👍🏼
Does doing this help with mpg?
Did your rack whistle or just make a loud airflow sound? My Jeep Grand Cherokee roof rack makes a whistling sound above 35 mph and its driving me nuts!
Dang, mine just makes airflow nose. Are there any holes in your rack? Like exposed screw holes or anything? I feel like that might cause whistling..
Hello, Just got my Jeep Compass with the roof racks/bar, and the same as you, the rack whistle and change the frequency according to the speed, impossible to drive in the motorway.
Did you resolve this ?
Thanks
What if u have several cross bars.. do I need to put it all over..?
You will need to put the rope on all of them for the best result.
I have cord on my roof rack but it still whistles. Does mine need to be looser? Do I need it to be longer for more wrap around? What could it be?
It's possible there are gaps where air is getting into the rack? That could create a whistle
*i tried the rope and it did cut down the noise but I still have a little noise it would be great if some would give me a tip please*
These are some other ideas I've heard of:
Wrap pool noodles around the cross bars; Wrap tape (like electrical tape) around every crack/seam in the rack; Install a fairing (has to be done well, otherwise the fairing can make noise).
How many turns around the roof rack do you recommend?
@@nataliegrn17 I think I did about 10 or 12 turns.
hi there firts i have to way that i ser your videos and i have a rignline to and Im working on , i have a cuestion,¡!¿? where did you get the rignline accessoris online ?
For the roof rack I actually bought it used at this website
www.car-part.com/mobile/
You didn't show how it is attached
Cant hear very well on my android. My volume up all the way. Could have used a speaker but
F*cking genius!
Is that the factory roof rack? Mine doesn’t have one so in the market currently.
Yes, it's factory
Would I improve my MPG's with this?
I don't think it would have any real impact on mpg. Just noise.
did you buy UV protective rope?
No, just regular nylon Paracord
Hey karl what kind of kayak holders are these?
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These aren't the exact ones, but they're similar - I sanded and spray painted mine.
@@EveryotherKarl thx! Do you like the one piece for two kayaks?
@@gray5857 I definitely do.
@@EveryotherKarl im trying to decide between the individual vs the shared one like you have. Ive changed all my interior lights to led and will be doing the exterior soon as well. Im a fan of the rack over the box as well. Would be great for sbowboards.
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
Where do one get paracord ?
I bought this paracord at Walmart. It's always in the camping/sporting goods section as well as in the home improvement section.
It's also sold at home depot, lowes, Amazon.. a bunch of different places.
Good luck!
@@EveryotherKarl Do you recall what diameter the cord is you used?
@@MapleGoodness
It was 1/8 inch diameter paracord.
This is the type of cord on amazon:
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@@EveryotherKarl thank you.
Doesn’t work for me
It creates turbulence, breaks up the wind vortex. So u r actually going to increase drag and fuel consumption. Just play some radio and u won't hear the noise and save $ on fuel.
lol I feel Like I'm being April fool'd here
Lol, no April fool's.. I swear
This is complete crap. How many of you tried this?? Didn’t work did it? Haha. Simple science people. This guy……
Lol try it.