Date:         Sat, 30 May 1998 11:07:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <rubatoguy@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <rubatoguy@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Bus Depot luggage rack seal and wind noise
Comments: To: Mark McCulley <raven@HALCYON.COM>, vanagon@vanagon.com
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I've noticed the same problem. When driving across CA680 through Susuin (known
for its high winds) Enough air passed under the luggage rack to cause it to
start vibrating. I agree that it appears that the top seal had the bulb like the
rear one, that this problem would be eliminated.

Mark McCulley wrote:

> Anybody notice an increase in wind noise after installing the luggage rack
> seal sold by The Bus Depot? On my installation, the seal doesn't quite seem
> to contact the top of the van--there's about a 1/16" gap. Seems to be more
> wind noise when driving 55-60, but I haven't driven enought yet with the new
> seal to be absolutely sure. I'm thinking maybe the luggage rack seal should
> be the same as the pop top seal--with a "bulb" to seal against the roof.
>
> Otherwise, the seals are great--their appearance is very much like the
> original seals.
>
> -Mark McCulley