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geordiedancer71



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Roof Rails, name that tune in one!

Just got some roof rails fitted last week, picked the car up on Friday,

Can anyone state if the back rails dont fit flush? Mine seem to have a 4 mm gap on the back fixing, compared with the
other two which are flush.....? Help?

Also, the frikin wind noise, making a whistling tune all weekend, which seems to be happening on the 30 mph or above or below mark which is not good!

I think it finishes the FL2 off nicely, but the wind noise is gonna drive me ragey!!!! Anyhoo off oot on me mobike.....

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Burn them with fire mate Thumbs Up

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geordiedancer71



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i love fire too!!! love to burn stuff, used to set fires in me garage when i was younger, loved how big i could let the flames go before i had to put them out......ah the good ol days! Twisted Evil Anyhoo off oot on me mobike.....

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1: The roof rails on their own should not whistle at all Exclamation
2: 4mm gap on rear fixing is incorrect - they should be flush to the roof black plastic runners as per the middle and front "feet" - who fitted the rails? Give'em a rollocking Exclamation
3: Is the Cross Bar fitted nice n flush Question If one is not fitted to tension the Left n Right roof rail then I could imagine you'll get a vibration induced along the whole length of each rail especially if you've got a 4mm gap on the rear footing. Those fixing bolts should be torqued down to 12Nm Idea Exclamation

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The Ski Carriers howl like the screaming banshies -but - I'm working on a fix Very Happy

Post #56613 24th Jan 2010 8:53 pm
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Andy131



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Roof rails fit flush on all feet.

Have you got the right roof rail set - there are two different ones, one for vehicles with sun roof, one for vehicles without.

Fitted mine some time ago, at 70mph with sunroof and blind closed you cannot hear them.

I agree they finish the vehicle off nicely.

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Re: Roof Rails, name that tune in one!

geordiedancer71 wrote:
Just got some roof rails fitted last week, picked the car up on Friday,

Can anyone state if the back rails dont fit flush? Mine seem to have a 4 mm gap on the back fixing, compared with the
other two which are flush.....? Help?

Also, the frikin wind noise, making a whistling tune all weekend, which seems to be happening on the 30 mph or above or below mark which is not good!

I think it finishes the FL2 off nicely, but the wind noise is gonna drive me ragey!!!!


I agree with you though there are a few that will not think they finish it off. If you get wind noise at that low speed I would say they have not been fitted properly. I havn'y noticed any wind noise at whatever speed! (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
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(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

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geordiedancer71



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grrrrrr, trying to add a pic for you guys......

How do i do it? please help, this is a whitle laptop with an apple on the front of it!!! Anyhoo off oot on me mobike.....

Post #56671 25th Jan 2010 11:15 am
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geordiedancer71



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http://www.kodakgallery.co.uk/PhotoView.js...derid=2010


Hope this helps, same gap on both sides! Anyhoo off oot on me mobike.....

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Says Album not found Sad

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GD I can feel the frustration Shocked
To get your picture first it has to be in your gallery - if it is then.....
Go to gallery, my gallery, open the picture you want to copy by double clicking on it. This brings up the picture plus script below it e.g. File name, file size etc etc and find the box 'BB code'. On the actual code left mouse click on all the script which should highlight it all in black, then right click the mouse and select copy - go to your message area (this bit) and right click your mouse and select paste.
If you are pulling your hair out send me a PM with your telephone number on it and I'll ring you - and we can talk you through it Thumbs Up

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geordiedancer71



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Yahoo......it worked!

Cheers mcphersonstrut, good destructions, top job!!! Anyhoo off oot on me mobike.....

Post #56716 25th Jan 2010 5:24 pm
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No fire then? Rolling Eyes

Only joking - glad you got help and it's quiet now Thumbs Up

Lets have a sinking instead Laughing

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mcphersonstrut



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GD - Thumbs Up
Doc - Were did you get that from Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

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geordiedancer71



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The pic is of the back of rails, and the gap is on the same on both back ends......this should not be?

Back to the dealers???

Ta once again.


No fire as yet......maybe later! just waiting for the voice in my head to say 'start a fire, start a fire' Anyhoo off oot on me mobike.....

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