I have these on a 2015 Santa Fe with panoramic roof. They are causing a whistling sound at highway speeds. Does anyone else have or fixed this?
1509771
Yes it does a bit starting at about 45mph. I have a 2013 sport with out the panoramic roof so thats not the problem. I have a gap in the plastic strip that covers the channel on the bottom. I think thats the problem but I havn't gotten around to trying a fix.
262870
If you have your radio off and dead silence in the vehicle you can hear a slight whistle while cruising at highway speeds. When you get on the gas hard you get a nice v8 throttly sound almost like you have exhaust.
1514453
Yep, never have any issues. Had it for about 5 months and it is the best investment I ever made. You don't hear anything when on the highway
1604425
I guess it depends on your vehicle roof line, but I'd wager there is a negative impact on mileage. The included faring is supposed to help reduce noise and drag, but I think it adds a lot to the noise, anything over 30-40 mph I can really hear it with my Subaru.
1663124
They need to be installed whee they get direct wind as your vehicle moves. This is what makes them whistle, so the deer can hear them .
2010834
Gee, I must have gotten the bad one. At 40 mph or higher it sounded like a loud bee hive up there. The front top lip would vibrate causing the noise -- I could see it though the sun roof). While I tried a strap on it (I don't know why) the strap then made the noise. I've ordered a more expensive and different brand which I will review (good or bad) sometime after June 8, 2015.
1978259
I am having the same problem and it is driving me nuts. It is on my iPhone and 4g iPod and I have a lexus is 250 so it isnt because my products are old. I get a whirring sound whenever my car accelerates, So I am assuming this feedback is caused by the cigarette lighter. Now if there were a way to filter out the feedback
487460
I've got this on my Jeep wrangler and there is a MAJOR whistle coming off of this thing! Also when tightening the bolts down on the side they stripped out. The housing is aluminum, it hope the re-tapped treads will hold!!
1225311
They are beautifil on my 03 mustang, paid alot to have them installed, problem is that the can not be adjusted because they are after market! So night driving on any windy road is pretty much no doable!
1984407
There is clips that goes in the channel,plus stick on tape ...but the fit is great...I have had them on my subaru for about a year..had no issues...they don't vibrate..nor is there wind noise.I am very happy with them..plus they look real good..Hope this helps
1376731
Unfortunately, I believe you may have installed them improperly. Had mine on for quire a long while and haven't had any issues.
1849628
The only noise I heard was some squeaking on very high speed bumps and was caused by the Thule Mountaineer being loaded completely with heavy ski gear. They lock into place & I never noticed anything different than having them or not. Like I said the squeaking I heard was the cargo box, not the crossbars. I drove to over 1000 miles each way on the highway at 80MPH+ and never noticed them. Have driven without the box and it sounds no different. Of course I'm not driving with my head out the window to get unclose and personal to know for absolute certain, but this is the first I have ever thought about any excess noise from them being installed. Plus, they are so easy to install and remove, it should not be an issue if there would be any reason to take them off.
1203893
Mine do not have any issues...even when extended. Sounds like they are not tight enough or wrong model for your vehicle.
399979
I bought them here on Amazon and had them installed by Honda Service. There is NO wind noise and....the visors have the chrome strip built in so it's pretty hard to see them from a distance. I'd buy 'em again!
1424545
The noise you speak of was background noise including wind or even leaves. The real problem for me.was not verifying they shut off when a loud noise such as a gun goes off and of course they do not. If you wear glasses you can forget it. I purchased a Peltor ear muff type with a wire around the back for those who wear hats and I like them.
184436
Mine are very loud compared to the OEM BMW horns on my R100GSPD. They get the attention of texting drivers before they run you over! They bark and bark loudly... I note they are made in India. Hat's off to them. They did a good job ...
696276
I bought a pair for my 2014 Cr-v and didn't notice any change as far as wind noise. I leave them on the vehicle.