When I got rid of the Corolla, I ended up selling the roof rack. The feet were different and I figured it was a good time to upgrade to the new Rapid Aero Bars that Thule is touting. In an attempt to save money, I decided to go without a fairing. I also figured I'd do the same as last time and only install the rack when I needed it.
First issue, the rack installation on the Hyundai Elantra is a heck of a lot more difficult than the Corolla. There's a slight amount of grunting involved and you're supposed to measure the specific location from the windshield and span between the bars for the rack to be installed properly.
Second issue, because of the first - I've decided to just leave the rack installed. Holy mother of pearl is that thing loud!
The experiment... can a $1.50 fix save me from the purchase of an $80 fairing? I had read a recent posting on PNET that suggested a cheap fix is to take nylon cord and wrap it tightly around the load bars. Use cable ties to secure both ends and you'd be good to go.
I bought 1/4" nylon cord from Lowes for $0.15/ft. Right now my grand total is $1.59 + 2 cable ties. Stay tuned to see how it works out...
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