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#2 of 5 Re: Thule Fairing (Wind Deflector) [Quickbeam] by coolmazda5 Jun 16, 2009 (4:34 pm)
Replying to: Quickbeam (Jun 16, 2009 3:20 pm) I bought the Mazda OEM square racks (which are made by Thule as well) and later on I got the 38in Thule Fairing. Wind noise is very subtle now. It is worth it and looks good IMO   Here are the specs, got it from Sports Authority or some place like that with a gift card : Model: 871 (or 871xt if the 1st one is discontinued) - Fairing, Medium Size: 38 inches   I don't have sunroof but I've seen it in Mazda5s with sunroof and there is no problem   Here is a quick Google find: http://www.orsracksdirect.com/thule-871xt-fairing.html
#3 of 5 Re: Thule Fairing (Wind Deflector) [Quickbeam] by daharon Jun 16, 2009 (5:23 pm)
Replying to: Quickbeam (Jun 16, 2009 3:20 pm) The OEM rack and fairing were designed with the sunroof in mind, so my understanding is that the OEM fairing doesn't prevent operation of the sunroof. I do have the aero bars, and I read here that the standard Thule fairing mounted on aero bars WILL contact the sunroof, so I didn't bother buying one. You could test that if you have an REI, EMS or other Thule outlet near you. I also haven't driven the car with just the rack; I always have two Thule bike carriers mounted up there, and with those (bikes or not) the noise is quite loud. The rack equipment is pretty easy to install and remove, so if I weren't using the bikes for an extended period, I'd probably just remove the rack to help the noise and mileage.
#4 of 5 Aero question by vicenac Sep 13, 2009 (6:51 pm)
Hello all, Is the thule aero rack the same rack Mazda is selling? I am a bit disapointed that the square one is so high, far from the roof, it looks cartonish with a cargo box on top. I know a lower one would interfere with the sunroof, but still I'd like it.
#5 of 5 Thule Aero Rack by Quickbeam Sep 13, 2009 (9:20 pm)
The Thule Aero rack is not the same as Mazda is selling, although the rack Mazda is selling is also made by Thule. However, the Thule Aero rack may not be what you are looking for, as it is about the same height as the rack Mazda sells. Both racks have the same load rating (160 pounds I believe) but the Thule Aero rack has some overhang which can come in useful. Hope this helps.

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