[Peep6543]

Just following up for others that are struggling to find a match. I bought the INNO large fairing and it does not fit over the bars, and I don't see how the long-bolt kit would help since the bracket only goes about half-way over the OEM bars. I saw a post in here saying that the long-bolt kit would work but with OEM bars the depth isn't the issue it's the width of the bar. Still searching, will follow-up!

@Troutbum - I will post pics for sure

The long bolt kit includes new clamps that are about 4" long, designed to fit over aero bars. the name is a bit misleading but it is needed to secure an INNO fairing of the factory aero bars.

 

[Agnew]

Hey guys so what was the end result on the fairings and a sunroof? Will it interfere?
Anyways, I want to buy either Yakima or Thule all at once. I'm leaning towards Thule with the Aeroblade, but their site says the fairings are only compatible with Rapid Aero and Square bars? Has anyone noticed this?
I can get a good deal on the Yakima round bars, not sure what width to get though on the fairings

I'm in the same boat as you. Looking at the either the Thule Aeroblade or Yakima Whispbar rack. Neither of their fairings will work with those options though, but Inno has the universal fairing that others have mentioned that would work so long as you get the long bolt kit along with it. I've been looking into ways of Macgyvering the mounts of the Inno fairing onto a Yakima or Thule fairing so that the fairing would match the crossbars. If only I could purchase the mounting hardware from Inno separately.....

 

[wvangelderen]

I'm in the same boat as you. Looking at the either the Thule Aeroblade or Yakima Whispbar rack. Neither of their fairings will work with those options though, but Inno has the universal fairing that others have mentioned that would work so long as you get the long bolt kit along with it. I've been looking into ways of Macgyvering the mounts of the Inno fairing onto a Yakima or Thule fairing so that the fairing would match the crossbars. If only I could purchase the mounting hardware from Inno separately.....

I checked with Thule. They said that the Aeroblade actually don't need a fairing because of their aerodynamics. A fairing actually does more harm than good on these. Same probably for the Yakima version

 

[Agnew]

They told me the same thing as well when I asked them a while ago. Personally I want it for aesthetics rather than better aerodynamics or reducing wind noise. Would rather slap stickers and crap up on it than on the back window. It's turning into quite the project the deeper into it I go...

 

[wvangelderen]

They told me the same thing as well when I asked them a while ago. Personally I want it for aesthetics rather than better aerodynamics or reducing wind noise. Would rather slap stickers and crap up on it than on the back window. It's turning into quite the project the deeper into it I go...

If you look around at reviews of people adding a fairing on the aeroblades added a lot of wind noise. If you want a fairing it sounds like you should stick with round or square bars

 

[yulcit1]

I've got the Yakima round bars (48") with the 38" fairing and I don't find that there's much noise. There may be a slight change in your mpg, but not really noticeable.
I wasn't too sure about the bar length because I wanted to have my Skybox 12 and 2 bike racks up there, but I also didn't want to have to put on a hockey helmet to get in/out of the car, so that's why I've got the 48's. It's going to be tight, but I think I will be able to get it all up there.

Has anyone kept the fairing on with a box on the rack? It fits, but there's not much room. Thx.

 

[rds21]

The long bolt kit includes new clamps that are about 4" long, designed to fit over aero bars. the name is a bit misleading but it is needed to secure an INNO fairing of the factory aero bars.

I ordered the Inno long bolt kit as per this suggestion (even though no mention of clamps were made) and only received a package of longer bolts. Only posting this so others don't try the same thing and have to send in another return. If you have a part # I'd appreciate it, otherwise I'll look for a new fairing. Thanks.

 

[dills84]

The Inno 40" INA261 is a perfect fit .

 

[Peep6543]

I ordered the Inno long bolt kit as per this suggestion (even though no mention of clamps were made) and only received a package of longer bolts. Only posting this so others don't try the same thing and have to send in another return. If you have a part # I'd appreciate it, otherwise I'll look for a new fairing. Thanks.

I don't have a part #, I called and worked with them personally. I told them the clamps were only for 1" bars and I had aero bars and they said "you need the long bolt kit." They charged me a bout $15 or $20 and mailed out larger clamps and bolts.

 

[coflropter]

Any word on a fairing that will fit on Thule square bars, that will also fit over a sunroof?

 

[Dgcruzer2525]

I have a thule bike rack with fairing, I've been meaning to install on my new xv, and will do this weekend and post pics of results. Mine to has sun roof. But came with factory crossbars. Not using factory because they have s slight arch to them and it looks like my bike when mounted would be tilted slightly at angle. Don't want that.

 

[Dgcruzer2525]

The thule crossbar with fairing just reached the edge of sunroof glass. I tested sunroof and it works just fine with the square bars. If anyone is worried about paint or front egde of glass being scuffed by feet of fairing I'd recommend doing what is done with hood deflector and using clear pieces of 3m sticky tape to apply underneath feet on the surface of car so as to not touch the paint.

 

[ChrisC42780]

The thule crossbar with fairing just reached the edge of sunroof glass. I tested sunroof and it works just fine with the square bars. If anyone is worried about paint or front egde of glass being scuffed by feet of fairing I'd recommend doing what is done with hood deflector and using clear pieces of 3m sticky tape to apply underneath feet on the surface of car so as to not touch the paint.

Thanks for posting! I picked up the 450 foot pack a few weeks ago, will be using 58 inch square bars that I used from my previous car. eventually will pick up 50 inch bars. Not sure what size fairing I have, but it probably fits both the 58 & 50 inch bars

Which bike rack do you have? I am undecided between the paceline, sprint, & circuit.

 

[Dgcruzer2525]

Thule sidearm 594xt is bike carrier I'm using. The footpack I have is mounted on crossbars and is places as far forward as possible to get to edge of sunroof.

 

[SoobyMFJ]

I bought Thule square bars and a fairing, since the square bars screamed like a banshee. The fairing sits just on the front of the sunroof exactly like the pictures from Dgcruzer2525. It also doesn't quite touch the roof (hovering just above on the edges, like the picture shows). I returned them and went with the Thule Aeroblades. The Aeroblades whistle really loud too, so I'm at a loss as to what to do.

What I want, is a fairing that can clear the sunroof or bars that don't bark at the moon. I don't like round bars as much since they always feel less secure when putting on kayaks (they roll forward or backward).

2015 XV

 

[Dgcruzer2525]

Actually on one of the photos I lifted the fairing to show the feet in the middle .
It shouldn't be so high. I don't have the howling but maybe I'll shoot short video and post here so you can here it on me. car.try adjusting pivet points on fairing side to point that way the pairing is on roof. Maybe that will help with noise.

 

[Dgcruzer2525]

To point down

 

[ChrisC42780]

I bought Thule square bars and a fairing, since the square bars screamed like a banshee. The fairing sits just on the front of the sunroof exactly like the pictures from Dgcruzer2525. It also doesn't quite touch the roof (hovering just above on the edges, like the picture shows). I returned them and went with the Thule Aeroblades. The Aeroblades whistle really loud too, so I'm at a loss as to what to do.

What I want, is a fairing that can clear the sunroof or bars that don't bark at the moon. I don't like round bars as much since they always feel less secure when putting on kayaks (they roll forward or backward).

2015 XV

I was ready to return my Thule 450 foot pack for square bars and exchange for the aeroblades foot pack 450R. does anyone else have this issue with the aeroblades?

 

[ChrisC42780]

Sorry for all the questions, trying to take advantage of the sales going on until 5/25

what length square bars do you have? I have 58 inch leftover from my old car, and too many people almost got knocked out bumping their heads, I want a cleaner/quiet/efficient setup.

Anyone have the Thule aeroblade edge setup?

 

[Seventh]

I picked up the Inno fairing recently, and while it looks decent I can't seem to get it to lie flat in the center. Not a big deal at slow speeds, but on the highway and in any crosswinds, it makes the feet on the bottom knock on the sunroof as it moves up and down.

You guys who run this fairing, does it eventually "break in" at all? I'm considering returning it, I've adjusted it about 12 ways from Sunday and can't seem to sort it out.