Originally Posted by LV2TNDM
I noticed considerable wind noise on my Acura Legend and now on a new Toyota Sienna. The fairing (standard size, not the mini) all but eliminated noise in both cases. The only downside of them is when they've been on for a while they mar the paint above the windsheild where the rubber gasket sits against the paint. I tried to keep the area waxed more often but that didn't seem to help. A little scratching is worth the reduced noise in my opinion. And if I resell either vehicle, it'll involve a little time with rubbing compound.
Thanks for the input gang, I will install one on Wednesday. I was surprised how noisey it still was when I took the bike off the car. I thought it was the bike causing the noise, but it was the rack.