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With the Thule roof racks (without roof rails), can you open the Open Sky?

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Old 03-27-2006, 07:03 AM
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With the Thule roof racks (without roof rails), can you open the Open Sky?
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Yes, but the windnoise created by the roof rack makes it less than desirable. I've had mine open at very low speeds, say up to 30mph, but anything above that is too noisy.
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Does that wind noise happen with OEM racks too? Any other brand recommendations?
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Default Do you have a fairing?

On other cars, I've found a fairing cuts down on a lot of the noise.

I've already got the rails and the foot kit, as well as an evoltion 1600 box, and am waiting just on the fit kit.
I have a fairing from an older setup around, and I'll try it out, but with the wait on the fit kit, it could be a while before everything is on the car.
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