Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1365
Frontrunner roof rack
Fitted my FR roofrack over the weekend, took me two and a half hours, the hardest bit was getting it on the roof on mi byself. Is there a real need for the wind deflector? Has anyone out yonder used one without a deflector, if so any probs.
26th Apr 2010 8:35 pm
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
Posts: 16390
its a hell of a lot louder without the deflector !!Duncan
-----------------------------------------------------
If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
FFRR Autobiography 4.4 SDV8 MY17
D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
FFRR 3.6 Vogue TDV8 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D4 SE TECH MY15 SOLD
D4 XS MY12 SOLD
D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
D3 HSE MY06 - Re-Cycled Worldwide
26th Apr 2010 9:07 pm
biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1365
Thanks Dunc ill leave it on in that case, just looks a bit of an add on that it is.
26th Apr 2010 9:21 pm
Bushwanderer
Member Since: 27 Nov 2007
Location: Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia
Posts: 2050
Hi biskit,
I also have the Front Runner (Wind Cheetah), which has a single deflector. I believe that dual deflectors are recommended for the D3. I only have the single deflector on a 2.2m rr, but have yet to really test it for noise. Do you have the single or dual deflector (and how long is your rr)?
Best Wishes,
PeterThe Bearded Dragon
27th Apr 2010 12:53 am
oldsalt
Member Since: 15 Dec 2009
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 179
Yep....Front Runner do recommend TWO deflectors for their racks.
27th Apr 2010 7:09 am
biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1365
Hi Bushwanderer, i have the 2.2 m rack and single deflector and that is 800 mil wide. The better instuctions i found are in LR World november 2009, and they had the two piece plate, didnt look any wider though.I think its rather nice
27th Apr 2010 7:27 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
Do you have any pics of the rack now it's fitted
Ta.
27th Apr 2010 7:35 pm
biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1365
No pics, but soon will have, camera will be out 2moz. 8)
It's flippin loud with a single deflector, that's for sure. Much louder than my expo rack, and that's got Frontrunner lights mounted on it!I know it's not considered "kind" to say no these days, but no. Just no, ok? And if it's not ok, still no.
27th Apr 2010 10:44 pm
disco_doozle
Member Since: 03 Nov 2007
Location: Bree
Posts: 447
I am running a FR-roofrack with one delector in the middle.
Yes it's loud....
But now I read you guys use two deflectors....?????
So you just take two deflectors and mount them one beside the other?
Space in between or not?
isn't better to make a deflector over the full width?
Member Since: 15 Dec 2009
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 179
Hi Disco-Doozle,
go to http://www.aulro.com/afvb/ and check out a member called fender-tour (Adrian) he will be able to give you all the info you want re the roof rack deflectors etc
cheers
29th Apr 2010 3:13 am
biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1365
A couple of pics in my gallery, ive not sussed how to put them on here yet
30th Apr 2010 4:02 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
Looks good
Click image to enlarge
Click image to enlarge
30th Apr 2010 4:05 pm
biskit
Member Since: 23 Dec 2009
Location: in my Mancave.
Posts: 1365
How howja do dat
30th Apr 2010 4:41 pm
jkp
Member Since: 17 Sep 2005
Location: Living among Bawbags
Posts: 4528
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
just looks a bit of an add on 
that it is.
, Performance BB6 17" + Duratracs 256/70R17, RLD Skid-plate, Traxide second battery setup, Lightguards, BAS EGR's blank kit, BAS Silicone hose, Black bonnet decal, 
yet 
