Wind Cheetha Roof rack to 110

[JohanSwarts]

Hi Everyone,

I have just fitted a wind cheetha 2.8m expidition rack to my 110. It looks really nice but the noise is just shocking.

It not just wind noise, it "hums" with cross winds and sometimes even rattles the whole vehicle. I have seen some wind deflectors fitted to the underside of the rack as a mod and would like to find out if anybody had the same issue ? And if yes, what was your sollution.

Thanks in Advance....

[weeds]

My rack came with a wind deflector and I didn't fit and yes it was noisy, when I fitted the awning the noise went

[Loubrey]

Johan,

I have a 2.0m one fitted on a Defender 90 that came standard with the bottom wind deflector. I not had any wind noise or vibration, but I do have the "low profile legs fitted.

As weeds mentioned does it do the same thing when you have something loaded or fitted?

Cheers,

Lourens

[JohanSwarts]

Ive got the standard wind deflector fitted and its even worse without it. When loaded there is no issues...then its quite like a mouse.

Ive got the 225mm legs fitted.

[TeamFA]

We have a "Bushmaster Safari", which appears identical to the Wind Cheetah unit. Normal wind noise isn't noticeable, but whenever it's not loaded, we occasionally get the "hum" effect you're talking about, and occasionally a rattle will build up.

No wind deflector. It happens pretty rarely for us, though, so it's not something I would bother doing something about.

No issues at all when the MSA 2.1 roof bag is on with stuff in it - which is usually how we travel.

[patclan]

I have the 2.8m half expedition rack, it came with the deflector, I fitted it before I put the rack on so can't compare, but I have not noticed any noise.

I take the rack off every now and again and only just put it back on before Xmas and never noticed any change in noise then either.

cheers

[JohanSwarts]

I spoke to the supplier and he said I can try to move it back or forwards by an inch or so and through trial and error it may get better. He also mentioned that the rack should be flush with the back of the vehicle whereas mine was fitted +-40mm forward of the rear. I will move it back to be flush with the Defenders rear and see what happens. Maybe it will stop miraculously........

[juddy]

Should have bought a Patriot or a Hannibal...

Best bet would be to fit the optional wind deflector, it should help..

Of Interest we are now stocking the new slim line modular Wind cheater racks...

[Loubrey]

I spoke to the supplier and he said I can try to move it back or forwards by an inch or so and through trial and error it may get better. He also mentioned that the rack should be flush with the back of the vehicle whereas mine was fitted +-40mm forward of the rear. I will move it back to be flush with the Defenders rear and see what happens. Maybe it will stop miraculously........

Mine sits flush with the back "corner" of the Defender. Loosening all the fittings when you slide it back might just release some torsion or stress that might have developed as they tightned the fittings in the first place.

I also remove mine periodically an I honestly can't hear a difference between it being fitted and not...

[JohanSwarts]

Thanks Guys,

Just found this on doliums site and it is pretty clear in its direction of installation. I am a bit PO'd with the shop that installed mine because:

1. It is not flush with the rear. Out by about 40mm;
2. The legs isnt even on the right members;

Hopefully if I re-install according to the manual it will be better. Charge you 100 bucks and the pros cant get it right.

Thanks for all the comments and help !

Cheers