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This is my alternative option for a wind deflector.
The fairing is from iKamper. While not designed for the Defender expedition roof rack, the width is good and there is flexibility in the deflector such that it can follow the shape of the roof rack quite closely.
The other advantage is that the mounting brackets supplied are long. This means they reach PowerfulUK’s roof rack blocks. I bolted them underneath at the front using 65mm M8 coach bolts in place of those supplied by Powerful.
The outer brackets had to have the pre-cut slots widened by around 1mm to accommodate the M8 bolts. The centre bracket has also been bent through 90 degrees and the excess cut off. This is not necessary for fitment, but it gives a neater appearance. I used a 16mm M6 button head bolt to secure the bracket. The fixings are being changed to black to blend with the roof rack.
The only modification I needed to make to the rack itself was drilling a single 6.5mm hole in the standard deflector exactly half way along (43cm).
The height of the fairing is adjustable and, with some trial and error, I am very happy with the fit and how it looks.
It has made a difference too, with wind noise now significantly reduce with both the sunroof closed and open.
Links to the fairing and brackets for anyone that wants to try this solution are as follows:
Thanks for the reply, I opted to go with the Colorado fairing. They include a cut sheet on the installation of it on the explorer roof rack. They are not using the straps on the outer corners instead they are having you bolt it to the outer part of the roof rack. Nice and clean, I will be installing mine in 2 weeks. Then I will attach some pictures to this thread.
Thanks for the reply, I opted to go with the Colorado fairing. They include a cut sheet on the installation of it on the explorer roof rack. They are not using the straps on the outer corners instead they are having you bolt it to the outer part of the roof rack. Nice and clean, I will be installing mine in 2 weeks. Then I will attach some pictures to this thread.
I'm also considering the Colorado Fairing - holding off until I put a few miles on the new rig starting this week
Any insights on the specific unit you''re installing would be appreciated. It sounds like CO Fairing has updated their installation detail a bit since I last looked
I did look at the CFC option, but the costs including shipping were greater than the combination I went with in the end. Also, it seems CFC has refined the fitment since I was investigating the options. I shall see how my set-up goes. It would be great to see some pictures of yours once you have fitted it.
I also had sticker shock with the Colorado Fairing Co - but they were pleasant and responsive when I had questions.
I ended up making my own (and the jury is still out on how successful that has been) but when I added up the cost of various components I was probably in it for close to the same $$ amount.
Well It is done! It took about 4hrs with my friend and I outside my garage, It is the Colorado fairing, I did make a couple changes to the original thread owners install. Mine is done more like the instructions from Colorado fairing. I did remove the front cross piece and did the work on my work bench.
#1 I changed out the exposed screws in front to Black chrome, they don't stand out as much.
#2 the side fasteners are screws, washers and self locking nuts, with there brackets.
#3 I made 1"x1" aluminum L brackets and zurt nuted them to the front rack. Then used screws, washers and self locking nuts.
As far as the results, for us it was more then worth the money. In my opinion it reduced the wind noise by 90% it is truly a life saver when it came to the turbulence noise,
Well It is done! It took about 4hrs with my friend and I outside my garage, It is the Colorado fairing, I did make a couple changes to the original thread owners install. Mine is done more like the instructions from Colorado fairing. I did remove the front cross piece and did the work on my work bench.
#1 I changed out the exposed screws in front to Black chrome, they don't stand out as much.
#2 the side fasteners are screws, washers and self locking nuts, with there brackets.
#3 I made 1"x1" aluminum L brackets and zurt nuted them to the front rack. Then used screws, washers and self locking nuts.
As far as the results, for us it was more then worth the money. In my opinion it reduced the wind noise by 90% it is truly a life saver when it came to the turbulence noise,
Looks fantastic!! Great job. I am still bewildered why LandRover does not make this a stock item with the roof rack??. I have the First Edition all loaded with the roof rack and power sunroof and cannot even use the sunroof when I am driving at high speeds because the wind noise is unbearable. I hope they do something to address the noise. Does the air dam help minimize the noise when the sunroof is open?
Looks fantastic!! Great job. I am still bewildered why LandRover does not make this a stock item with the roof rack??. I have the First Edition all loaded with the roof rack and power sunroof and cannot even use the sunroof when I am driving at high speeds because the wind noise is unbearable. I hope they do something to address the noise. Does the air dam help minimize the noise when the sunroof is open?
Thanks
That is a good question I only test drove it with the sunroof closed, I will test it and get back with you.
Has anyone fitted one with a light bar as well? Curious to see photos/builds where you have the Wind Dam that either has a cutout for an undermount bar or what other implementations were done.
