GL Class (X164) 2007-2012: GL320CDI, GL420CDI, GL450, GL550

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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Does anyone have one of MB's cargo carriers for their GL? I purchased the small one and had it painted Verde Brook to match the vehicle. The dealer installed it this week and it looks great. But, I just drove the vehicle for the first time since the install and the whistling sound is unbearable.

I just can't imagine that this is right. Does anyone else experience the same noise? All I know is that there is no way that I'll be able to put up with the sound.
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Old Oct 14, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Stumblefoot
Does anyone have one of MB's cargo carriers for their GL? I purchased the small one and had it painted Verde Brook to match the vehicle. The dealer installed it this week and it looks great. But, I just drove the vehicle for the first time since the install and the whistling sound is unbearable.

I just can't imagine that this is right. Does anyone else experience the same noise? All I know is that there is no way that I'll be able to put up with the sound.
you need to put a fairing in the front of it to help with the noise.
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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you need to put a fairing in the front of it to help with the noise.
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a "fairing"? Thx!
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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Stumblefoot
Pardon my ignorance, but what is a "fairing"? Thx!
I wasn't sure either. Check out these definitions, and now I really do know what it is!

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=define%3Afairing

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Old Oct 15, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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Here's a picture of a fairing.

They're not compatible with a roof box installation.
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Old Oct 16, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Stumblefoot
Does anyone have one of MB's cargo carriers for their GL? I purchased the small one and had it painted Verde Brook to match the vehicle. The dealer installed it this week and it looks great. But, I just drove the vehicle for the first time since the install and the whistling sound is unbearable.

I just can't imagine that this is right. Does anyone else experience the same noise? All I know is that there is no way that I'll be able to put up with the sound.
I have also been looking to reduce the noise but have not found one. At present i just volume up with my sound system. If anybody has a fix let us know.
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