07-17-2018, 08:08 PM | #1 |
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Location for OEM crossbars to reduce wind noise
Just purchased a pair of OEM cross bars at a great price.
So easy to install... (I was looking for whispbars and Thule but hard to find and too much $$$) question- I keep my Base bars on permanently on my other cars and looking to do the same with the X5 what exact position do you have the bars that best reduces the wind noise? (not concerned with the boxes -yet just the base bars) I have moved them in various locations based on some pics from this site but haven't found the one that works yet. thank you |
07-17-2018, 08:37 PM | #2 |
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I will take a look tomorrow at my locations, wife has the x5 right now. I played around with the bar locations when I first got them.
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The manual states not to leave the bars on when not in use, after the initial installations they only take 5 minutes to put on. The manual also states the exact location to install them. I trust the engineers have identified these locations based on the roof structure, sunroof, etc.
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But I can't think of any reason not to leave the bars on other than that fraction of MPG it costs, which is so anti-efficientDynamics... |
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07-18-2018, 10:14 AM | #7 |
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I have mine pushed towards the rear probably around 6". Looked odd having it at the factory positions. Looked way too much towards the front. Also looks more similar to my Audi q7s position. I don't notice any wind noise on the highway. Maybe it's because my crappy run flats are so damn loud
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If anyone has a position that they are satisfied with , please let me know thanks |
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