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Defendit..

Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
Posts: 367

Tim in Scotland wrote:
If you don’t need to actually use it but bought it for the look or very occasional use then why not fit the removable crossbars that are a) quiet and b) easy to remove and replace when needed.

I agree, do love my extra low Thule Wingbar Edge. No notable noise at all. Looking good

Click image to enlarge No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300 S on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..

5th Oct 2021 6:58pm

haymeister

Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: Saitama
Posts: 238

Nice one Defendit... I've been considering that exact same cross bar from Thule.

Have you or anyone considered the Thule Wingbar Evo (127) vs. the Edge?
That Evo's profile is not as low as your Edge so I suspect it will be noisier at speed, but it has slightly better load carrying @ 100kg vs 75kg, which I am thinking if I want to stick a roof tent on later on in time.

6th Oct 2021 1:26am

stng110

Member Since: 04 Jun 2021
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 102

Defendit.. wrote:
Tim in Scotland wrote:
If you don’t need to actually use it but bought it for the look or very occasional use then why not fit the removable crossbars that are a) quiet and b) easy to remove and replace when needed.

I agree, do love my extra low Thule Wingbar Edge. No notable noise at all. Looking good

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does that sit on the LR roof rails?

6th Oct 2021 6:40am

Defendit..

Member Since: 09 Aug 2020
Location: 's-Hertogenbosch
Posts: 367

Yes it is sitting direct on the roofrails, so no podium feet ( set 3040).
Made a new bracket with slightly different positioned holes, so it is up for 10mm.
Endcaps need very little shaving on the outside of the rail to maintain the original looks.

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Only 1/4 " above the Sharkfin

Click image to enlarge No Mud flaps for my 90.!
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P300 S on air, adv.+ offroad pack, DRL+fog, Dinamica Suedecloth + Ebony headliner/Cross Beam- Many Mods..

6th Oct 2021 10:53am

J.Christopher

Member Since: 24 May 2021
Location: London
Posts: 9

4B4B wrote:
When I was test driving several new defenders, one had the expedition rack on it. Going from one vehicle to the next, the noise was definitely noticeable, as was the increased drag that could be felt after ~50mph.

The extra drag and noise would certainly cause a dip in mpg, as that energy has to come from somewhere. How much?, who knows?...

I had the rack and ladder fitted after 10,000 miles of motorway driving as I need it for work. Yes there is a bit more buffering wind noise above 60mph, but it’s not bad at all. Cross winds make it a bit more noticeable, but the shape of the defender was susceptible to that anyway (it’s not the most aero vehicle) normal stereo volume and you can’t hear it at all. As for mpg, I’m getting about 1 less over a 40 mile journey I do most days, 27 instead of 28. Not bad for a p300, I’ve had 31 mpg when I stuck to 60-65 for one trip.

24th Nov 2021 11:38am

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