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      04-22-2015, 04:54 PM   #1
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Best fitting fairing for the OEM roof rack?

Des anyone have a recommendation for the best fitting fairing (wind deflector) for the oem roof rack?
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      04-23-2015, 12:51 AM   #2
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I was going to custom build one as mine whistles terribly from my ski racks. Could never find an oem one. Would like to see what others find.
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      04-23-2015, 01:46 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by Mossberg128i View Post
Des anyone have a recommendation for the best fitting fairing (wind deflector) for the oem roof rack?
What is your goal? Styling, fuel economy, or reduction of wind noise?

Here is some good info.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1115756

If you are looking for wind noise reduction the fairing does help a but in conjunction with the OEM rubber strips to fill the track of the rack.
I used a 38" Thule Fairing on mine. the mounts do not quite lock onto the stock BMW rails but they do lock on enough not to worry about it coming loose on the road.
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