Wondering if issues with wind or mileage is related to the model year. Anyone have problems with noise or reduced mileage after install on 2011 EX-L?
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My CR-V is a 2008. Have not encountered any additional noise since install (9/2013). Very aerodynamically designed; reduced mileage should be minimal.
1331512
No wind noise since they ride pretty low. You can open the sun roof to feel the wind at that point. Mileage.. Since I put them on, I've been carrying my kayak and stuff. Mileage would go down while you carry stuff.. probably not when they are empty.
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Mine is a 2011 EX. It's noisy between 35ish and 50ish. Don't know if it affects mileage much. I'm thinking about taking them off. The only reason I installed them in the first place was that I thought they made the vehicle look better. If you need roof carrying capability they are nice and the stuff you carry will have a greater effect on mileage and noise than the bars alone. I also wonder if there is a deflector available that will improve on the noise issue.
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I don't notice any noise and they have a very aerodynamic blade design. I leave them on all the time and don't do a lot of highway driving. I don't worry about MPG and have never checked. They are easy to install and remove if you want to save on gas when they are not needed.
1932489
My Windstar van is running fine after about 3500 miles and over a year. I wouldn't suggest going on a long trip after use but that's just my opinion.
1370419
it got a little more responsive...maybe .5mpg better...maybe...but it sounds SOOO much better! Definitely a noticeable increase in noise under heavy throttle...it sounds like it should have from MOPAR.
454704
I have the 6.0 and it helped. Its no dragster but improvement across the board.
1936919
RPM unknownI would say light breeze or you will have noise. Subjective answer.Buy it and return it if it doesn't suit your rpm requirements.
396562
I was afraid of the same thing before I installed mine, but since I have installed it I haven't had any hassle from the dealership when I go in for routine maintenance. It could be a factor if the engine fails in the future due to some unrelated problem. Hope this helps
881476
Did you disconnect the battery as instructed to help the ecu reset after installation? I had a slight drop as well and you may need to install a less restrictive exhaust as well. I went with a Magnaflow system. It helped with the sound and the mileage.
1091032
Here is my video showing how I installed and I explain how to tighten each side a little bit until they are snug. Maybe one side is tighter and its not allowing the other side to sit flush. All I get for noise on mine is a slight whistle while going down the road. I want to find some type of spoiler that can go on the front to get rid of the whistle when I am not hauling anything. You could also take them down one at a time and see which one is making the noise. Good luck and feel free to ask any more questions. http://youtu.be/QZcza0KBh9M
2140656
I have a Forester with elliptical cross bars and do not have any wind noise. Not the same, but probably similar. As you load it up with multiple boards or skis there is moderate noise, not bad.
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Overall my mileage dropped about the same amount ~15% that the performance increased according to the run on the dyno after the installation. I put a new higher flowing air cleaner, and exhaust system at the same time. Most of the decrease mileage is caused by me using the extra power. If I cruise gently, I get close to the same mileage. There should be a slight decrease from the fact that H-D runs the engine leaner than what is good practice for keeping the engine from overheating. At least that is the story that I have been told by several people. The Cobra tends to add a bit more fuel to the mix which is probably worse for emissions and mileage, but better for engine life. YMMV and YPerformanceMV Overall my mileage dropped about the same amount ~15% that the performance increased according to the run on the dyno after the installation. I put a new higher flowing air cleaner, and exhaust system at the same time. Most of the decrease mileage is caused by me using the extra power. If I cruise gently, I get close to the same mileage. There should be a slight decrease from the fact that H-D runs the engine leaner than what is good practice for keeping the engine from overheating. At least that is the story that I have been told by several people. The Cobra tends to add a bit more fuel to... » Read More Overall my mileage dropped about the same amount ~15% that the performance increased according to the run on the dyno after the installation. I put a new higher flowing air cleaner, and exhaust system at the same time. Most of the decrease mileage is caused by me using the extra power. If I cruise gently, I get close to the same mileage. There should be a slight decrease from the fact that H-D runs the engine leaner than what is good practice for keeping the engine from overheating. At least that is the story that I have been told by several people. The Cobra tends to add a bit more fuel to the mix which is probably worse for emissions and mileage, but better for engine life. YMMV and YPerformanceMV « Show Less
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In Hondas they make the EX/L with dual climate all it is..Is if the driver wants it 72degrees and the passenger wants it 77 degrees it can happen. .If you're not aware of this in your Honda chances are you don't have it.Sorry!
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No. I was originally going to run the factory shroud around it bit have found it unnecessary and I live in southern Nevada. Temps have been very consistent even when I'm offroad in low range working the engine hard. I don't thonk you'll have to worry about it.
1336745
Road noise was definetly there... Not enough to upset me and mpg was slight in my 2005 Honda Pilot (1-2 mpg's)
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I have a 2015 Denali 6.0. on the performance tune it shifts better and gave it more get up and go. It didn't affect my mileage either way.
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At first I noticed that it dropped from around 40 to 36 or so. But that may have been due to me twisting the throttle harder because of the performance gain. Since then my mpg have come up to average around 37. But the reduced heat and smoother engine operations are worth the small drop in mpg in my opinion.
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I haven't had any trouble with mine slowing down had it since July. Recently though the speaker has given out on it. It sounds blown I haven't had a chance to investigate the warranty yet, but it doesn't really bother me as I usually have it plugged into my car stereo or headphones.