There's a lot of chatter around on the subject of the FL2 roof rail system and the wind noise it makes whilst motoring.

So let's have a poll to see how prevalent this problem is or isn't.

nice and silent

no noise & crossbars on too without effect

even silent bobs friend Jay agrees  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Whistles around 60 - 70 (sometimes 50 , depending on the wind). Fingers crossed fixed soon.

"even silent bobs friend Jay agrees "

Jay and Silent bob strikes back - classic



"Unacceptable Roof Rails" I couldn't agree more

So far so good. No noise at all, even at 130 kmph (80 mph).
No sunroof.

Last edited by Matthius on 2nd Feb 2010 8:30 am. Edited 1 time in total

How about the difference in noise with or without roof fittings when you open the sunroof (if fitted)
I suspect you would have to choose between one or the other as I suspect the noise would be unbearable  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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grrrrrrrr whistling at 30 - 40 mph

poor fitting....awaiting dealer update.....  Anyhoo off oot on me mobike.....

Never had any noise, first set I fitted myself, no noise.
first set refitted after roof repair(car pak incident) by dealer, no noise
second set I fitted myself after roof repaired ones were anoying me because of slight paint damage
new car in October so new rails fitted by dealer no noise.
I must be deaf.................

Roof rails & crossbars with no noise at all........ever.....

Having just cured the problem of Ski Carrier Howl/Whistling (see sticky - all related to Cross Bar Rubber Seals) I did observe during my test procedures that it is quiet easy to improperly fix the Cross Bars [CB - LR002417] to the Roof Rails [RR] so that a large gap appears between the lower CB clamp lip and the RR. This could cause whilstling

To check this go to the front and rear of the FL2 and look straight along the inside line of the RR where the bottom clamp of the CB sits. It should be flush with no gaps.

If there's a hole you can see light through bigger than 3/4mm then undo the locking bolt, and then with your free hand pull the lower clamp towards the RR and hold tightly flush against the RR.

Whilst still holding it tightly in position, re lock the locking bolt to 6Nm and this will bring the top part of the clamp down and at the same time secure the flush fitting bottom clamp lip.

No large holes = No Whistling

(Oh, and do make sure the CB rubber seals are in place - that's a must

twodogs wrote:

Roof rails & crossbars with no noise at all........ever.....

Same here and I fitted em myself!!!  Nick Thornton
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Last edited by jenroof on 13th Apr 2010 5:57 pm. Edited 3 times in total

Roof rails were replaced and refitted. Silent and flush fitting now.