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I can't think any roof-rail noise would be heard over the A-pillar noise
I personally can't hear any wind-noise increase over the shorter rails I had on the 3,even though I now have the sunroof "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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14th Feb 2014 10:14 pm
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nope, they're just wrong. No further explanation.RLD Sump Guard
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14th Feb 2014 10:16 pm
Bill Wright
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No noticeable wind noise on mine. They came from "Slimer" so maybe slightly different design/alignment. The wind noise would be created by the rubber gaskets that sit between the rails and the roof and if they're not sitting flush when the vehicle is in motion, they will create a noise I guess.
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15th Feb 2014 9:23 am
yogi972
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I upgraded my oe roof rails to full length, for the looks and summat to grab onto if washing the roof
give you something to bolt the Reindeer antlers on in the time coming up to Chrimbo
....if you dont use them for attachments they must cost you in additional fuel
...after that its just vanity thinking the this blingish adornment "looks" better
...personally I dont like them & they will probably corrode horribly when the powder coat flakes degrading the DiscoBREXIT - done properly.
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15th Feb 2014 9:50 am
AndrewS Tarquin of the Desert
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To clarify my comment. There is a noise issue when a RAI is introduced when the extended rails are fitted. Remove the top hat on the RAI and the noise is not as bad.
Ref the RAI extended rails wind noise
I have contacted Mantec to see if they had any ideas. They were not aware of an issue they requested some pics which I have sent. I have tried all sorts of rubber strips and tape between the RAI top hat and rail, all to no avail. As mentioned I have replaced mine with the standard rails.In the Beginning there was nothing, which exploded.
15th Feb 2014 9:54 am
crews control
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Re: The rails
BLFarrar wrote:
...personally I dont like them & they will probably corrode horribly when the powder coat flakes degrading the Disco
Has the powder coat flaked on your HSE rails?
15th Feb 2014 10:33 am
G_Cam
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I like the extended rails. Much more utilitarian and functional... better for the full length Snowboard box, carrying roofing sheets etc...
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15th Feb 2014 12:53 pm
mse
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Don't like them, didn't have them - I suppose its more important to ask, do you need them.
I cant see a case where the standards aren't long enough in our use...but maybe you do something that needs longer?Mike
15th Feb 2014 6:26 pm
Hairy Dan
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For me it is not a matter of needing the extended rails I would say it is for a more aesthetic look Cheers Ian
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15th Feb 2014 6:58 pm
yogi972
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I don't need them
I just like the look and that's it
15th Feb 2014 7:50 pm
Hairy Dan
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Cheers Ian
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...personally I dont like them & they will probably corrode horribly when the powder coat flakes degrading the Disco
Has the powder coat flaked on your HSE rails?
yes it did they were both swapped in warranty time...BREXIT - done properly.
Right now ...We need Government - not Politics
Save the Dipstick Flagbearer-keep it simple, less likely to fail campaign-agenda items:Starting Handles, Acetylene Lamps.
Founder: Dipsticks-R-Us Inc
D3 HSE-perfectly formed, passenger friendly...has real DIPSTICK
Jag XK-but sadly no DIPSTICK...HUGE design fault
FL2 has DIPSTICK..."real comfort in rear seats"
VW Golf wondermobile (?)..has real DIPSTICK
Morris Minor..original DIPSTICK technology..and a real KEY.
15th Feb 2014 8:23 pm
mse
Member Since: 27 Jun 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 2702
then if its aesthetics, they look awful - the lines without them are better. the hole they add doesn't look right Mike
16th Feb 2014 12:00 am
JDB
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Location: NW Hampshire
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.....if anyone has a spare set of extended I would be interested.....
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Ref the RAI extended rails wind noise
