How to stop roof rack wind noise for free - Don't buy a fairing!!

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How to stop roof rack wind noise for free - Don't buy a fairing!! - Honda Ridgeline.

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Күн бұрын

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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@reedmeriwether5210 7 ай бұрын

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!!!

@EveryotherKarl 7 ай бұрын

So glad to hear that!

@cherylcraven8481 Жыл бұрын

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!

@ginajames3080 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, so glad to hear it!

@NOMOFilms 4 күн бұрын

Worked for me too, thanks!!

@willecho8389 2 жыл бұрын

New roof rack on my 2013 Subaru Legacy made noise. This hack reduced the noise by like 95%. It really works. Thanks!!!!

@williambabcock3139 2 ай бұрын

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!!!

@michaellawson3820 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🙌🙌🙌 worked a total treat on my Thule wingbar evo's on my transit custom. Did all three bars and the noise simply disappeared. Amazing!

@peterschwartz6135 2 жыл бұрын

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

@EveryotherKarl 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, great to meet you Pete! I hope it works well for you, thanks for the tips about the led lights to!

@alopez9149 3 жыл бұрын

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!!

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@richardmondio7216 5 ай бұрын

Wow... just ordered my rope. The noise has been driving me crazy for 3 years! Thanks.

@haydenbrophy9460 2 жыл бұрын

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

@conifergreen2 8 ай бұрын

Right! Thank you. That's why antennas and even structures have the spiral.

@michaelbayliss1794 3 жыл бұрын

I saw that on the antenna on one of my older cars . Found out it was to reduce wind noise. Who knew?

@Timmermon63 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

@peterdenisekall9455 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kerem7546 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

This trick seriously shocked me, lol.. didn't think it would work as well as it did.

@jimsteel7483 Жыл бұрын

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.

@rachelworden5522 3 жыл бұрын

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

@JiltedValkyrie 4 ай бұрын

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.

@joeyiacona 21 күн бұрын

Did you try and did it work?

@Mark-ix8ym Жыл бұрын

Worked great on my RDX with aftermarket rails/crossbars.

@kevintoepper2828 Жыл бұрын

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

@MrAlan1828 3 жыл бұрын

Great Tip , saved me $$$, want to buy you a beer!

@CamberRockerCamber 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@gigathree 5 ай бұрын

You didn't show how it is attached

@kazj1728 3 жыл бұрын

Aha! So this is why golf balls have dimples! Makes sense.

@kazj1728 3 жыл бұрын

It also probably improves fuel efficiency by a few thousandths of a percent (over standard rack).

@michaelc3779 3 жыл бұрын

Dimples could be for control as well.

@mattcoughlan7657 10 күн бұрын

So a smooth golf ball would scream like a banshee?!

@kazj1728 9 күн бұрын

@@mattcoughlan7657If you shrink down and sit inside the golf ball, yes, you’d notice a difference in both sound and distance traveled between a smooth vs dimpled golf ball.

@aotmn8399 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@SergioBlackDolphin Жыл бұрын

I am keeping hope I will reduce any noise for my bars and roof box this way!

@johnathanfogle2886 3 жыл бұрын

I can NOT wait to try that on mine!

@hj7993 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I tried it and it worked.

@billywiggins9312 Жыл бұрын

I wanted to know how to move the cross bars. I'll check your next video

@Connor_Dempsey 2 жыл бұрын

Worked for me. Thanks

@deniseherrera729 Жыл бұрын

Cant hear very well on my android. My volume up all the way. Could have used a speaker but

@Bebik22 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ianpassion 3 жыл бұрын

Man it really works...

@69sugeng 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome…., it’s work , thank you for the share 👍👍

@albok7942 2 жыл бұрын

What if u have several cross bars.. do I need to put it all over..?

@EveryotherKarl 2 жыл бұрын

You will need to put the rope on all of them for the best result.

@th33Robin 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Karl

@LaurelHill2024 3 жыл бұрын

ohh great info man!!! thanks

@VANESSASVANLIFEJOURNEY 3 жыл бұрын

*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*

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

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).

@nataliegrn17 3 жыл бұрын

How many turns around the roof rack do you recommend?

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

@@nataliegrn17 I think I did about 10 or 12 turns.

@tonypowers123 Жыл бұрын

Love it !!!

@rosely3005 2 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you so much! It worked! I almost bought the fairing on my jeep.

@olderrol1968 3 жыл бұрын

I will try this.

@fasjackson3588 Күн бұрын

All I have to say is holy shit and thank you

@Jwingmann 7 ай бұрын

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?

@EveryotherKarl 7 ай бұрын

It's possible there are gaps where air is getting into the rack? That could create a whistle

@2fernandi Жыл бұрын

I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. kzfaq.infoUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_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...

@themanyshenanigansoffinn9658 Жыл бұрын

Does doing this help with mpg?

@edensgardenshed9622 9 ай бұрын

Is that the factory roof rack? Mine doesn’t have one so in the market currently.

@EveryotherKarl 9 ай бұрын

Yes, it's factory

@kylemyers9659 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Would that paracord trick work on a Yakima roundbar for a 2020 RAV4.

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@schnauzer1639 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@EveryotherKarl 2 жыл бұрын

The one I used is 1/8 in. Or 3.17 mm

@schnauzer1639 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl , you are the best 👍🏼

@piperdoog 3 жыл бұрын

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

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely. That rack I have is actually a two kayak rack. I transport two kayaks on there regularly.

@piperdoog 3 жыл бұрын

@@EveryotherKarl cheers bud. What rack (kyack holders did you buy) Cheers

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

@@piperdoog it's very similar to this rack: www.amazon.com/IKURAM-Carrier-Bilateral-Premier-Surfboard/dp/B087C1H1N4/ref=sxin_18_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_sspa?cv_ct_cx=double+kayak+roof+rack&dchild=1&keywords=double+kayak+roof+rack&pd_rd_i=B087C1H1N4&pd_rd_r=8c2e7687-a77f-4268-bb4a-15b8dd475e96&pd_rd_w=jQbpY&pd_rd_wg=VHmPI&pf_rd_p=d325ec12-52f5-4998-86a2-70ecac44a94a&pf_rd_r=1V6Q33R3PM46XWQ8J1WZ&qid=1625758621&sprefix=doible+kaya&sr=1-1-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyVVFST0NaUkYwRUQ0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNzA1MjE4MkJFOE44WUUyVDNNUCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODI4OTQ3Mkw5RlUyVEowS0Q5TCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

@guvd9guv495 Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t work for me

@WhiskeyThrottle_ADV Жыл бұрын

did you buy UV protective rope?

@EveryotherKarl Жыл бұрын

No, just regular nylon Paracord

@karpushin Жыл бұрын

F*cking genius!

@lancecrane10 2 жыл бұрын

Would I improve my MPG's with this?

@EveryotherKarl 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it would have any real impact on mpg. Just noise.

@ngevacorp 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@PCPAyLOAD 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

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..

@vb8746 2 жыл бұрын

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

@josepradomaldonado5958 2 жыл бұрын

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 ?

@EveryotherKarl 2 жыл бұрын

For the roof rack I actually bought it used at this website www.car-part.com/mobile/

@gray5857 2 жыл бұрын

Hey karl what kind of kayak holders are these?

@EveryotherKarl 2 жыл бұрын

www.amazon.com/Leader-Accessories-Aluminum-Folding-Crossbar/dp/B08LVMH4QW/ref=sxin_20_pa_sp_phone_search_thematic_sspa?crid=2EWL52H6I4HPW&cv_ct_cx=folding+kayak+roof+rack&dchild=1&keywords=folding+kayak+roof+rack&pd_rd_i=B08LVMH4QW&pd_rd_r=083cb9b5-8f89-4ebf-a5f2-da2e180bdc8b&pd_rd_w=QNdtR&pd_rd_wg=J59XO&pf_rd_p=37cc454b-6a78-4bda-b168-67760659b8b6&pf_rd_r=CRJ3CZMH7C0RAK0X7Q7E&qid=1634592397&sprefix=folding+kayak&sr=1-4-a73d1c8c-2fd2-4f19-aa41-2df022bcb241-spons&psc=1&smid=A36MMU92PLSMVI&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyN1FXOUZTNEdFSEFRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjkyMTQ1MVhKRFUxN0ROQlVLRSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDkyOTgwMk9WRENLR0VSNkpENiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

@EveryotherKarl 2 жыл бұрын

These aren't the exact ones, but they're similar - I sanded and spray painted mine.

@gray5857 2 жыл бұрын

@@EveryotherKarl thx! Do you like the one piece for two kayaks?

@EveryotherKarl 2 жыл бұрын

@@gray5857 I definitely do.

@gray5857 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@mollywapyo 3 жыл бұрын

Where do one get paracord ?

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@MapleGoodness 3 жыл бұрын

@@EveryotherKarl Do you recall what diameter the cord is you used?

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

@@MapleGoodness It was 1/8 inch diameter paracord. This is the type of cord on amazon: amzn.to/3dh4cqL

@MapleGoodness 3 жыл бұрын

@@EveryotherKarl thank you.