Hello All. Just got my first Mini Woohooo. I love it (2004 JCW) but it has the OEM roof rack that whistles like a construction worker at a strip club even at 10mph. On the highway it's unbearable. I would really like to use the sunroof but after about 10 min the high pitched whistling gives everyone in the car a headache. Has any else experienced this issue and if so is there anything I can do to fix it without simply removing the rack. Any help would be greatly appriciated.
THX,
MIKE

 

Remove the Black Vinyl/Rubber channel cover strips, and the whistling should go away

 

Ditto what was just posted. We removed ours on day one - we've had the roof rack for 2 years - worked like a charm!

Donna

 

You guys are freakin' great! I would have never thought of that. What a nice welcome to the family.

 

Also try putting one of those Yakima or Thule spoilers on the front. It redirects the air so you don't have the whoooosh noise over the top of the car.

 

I was thinking about putting on a fairing but was concerned about a couple of things with it. Has anyone had any experience putting a aftermarket fairing on a OEM roof rack? I'd hate to buy one just to find out that it won't connect. Also wouldn't this block my sunroof? THanks for all your help so far.

 

i put a yakima fairing on my factory rack

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...yakima+fairing

After many miles, long road trips, speeds that should be reserved for closed roads i have not had to tighten it or make any adjustments.

Good Luck!