New Fairing Install

[xiaoz]

Hi Eclips,

does the thule fairing come with the screws for the mighty mount?

xiaoz

[2K1 1K2]

alright, guys...
just wanna get this straight-

in order to get this cool mod ordered and set up i need :

1 thule # 871 fairing and an order(s) of horizontal might mounts, right?

how many mounts come in a set? best prices for items? best place for purchase?

thanks, and excuse all the ?s.

-jose

p.s. thanks for the find and pics!

[EclipseGSX]

I'm glad so many ppl are interested in the mod.

I'm attaching the install instructions so everyone can get an idea before making the purchase:

http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/inst...%20870-872.pdf

Apostle, if you refer to page 3, the diagram in the middle on the right refers to 'cutting off the rectangular clamp'. Also, can you send a pic of your setup? I'm pretty sure you can fit a ski rack, you just need to offset to one side. If you look in my third pic you can see the wingnut is oriented lengthwise along the car, and the mighty mount for the ski rack is just to the right.

Xiaoz, for some reason the screws and wingnut did not come with the horizontal mighty mounts. I just happened to have a spare set. I can assure you that the carriage bolt is a regular size that can be found at your local hardware store. I've been thinking about replacing the wingnut for security reasons.


2K1 1K2, you can pick up the Thule fairing at your local REI or outdoor store, cost $45 + tax.
The mighty mounts can be purchased at isuzuparts.net or St. Charles Isuzu:

the horizontal mighty mount part # 2-90116-905-0

I ordered from isuzuparts.net and the price is $16.12 for a set of 4, and $7.95 with shipping. total $24.07

hope this helps everyone.

[Hiss]

I ordered my 871 fairing @ www.class-cycles.com . ($36.00 + free shipping.) The mighty mounts I ordered from St Charles Isuzu.

[2K1 1K2]

eclipsegsx and hiss -

gracias for the replies and info !
i'll be ordering these items this weekend!

take care!

-jose

[Apostle]

AH HA

Thanks Ec, didnt see that. i installed it in the parking lot of REI, in about 30 degree weather so didnt get to involved with the minor details. but yeah, page three is what mine looks like, big ole wing nut sticking up

post pics tommorow

[WormGod]

Got my fairing today. Goes together quite easily. The only thing is the actual mounting of the Thule mounts to the mighty mounts. Loner nuts will be needed to thread through both (as was already stated above). I wish I got a chance to actually mount it today, but since the wond is hell here today and I didnt get a chance to get to the hardware store, it will have to wait.

I look forward to getting it on though.

[Apostle]

Worm, didnt yours come with mounts?

mine did, complete package

[WormGod]

Mine has mounts, but the mounts it came with wont work with the Yakima bars. They are square tubular. I need to mount those to the mighty mounts that will work. It's not a big deal. Just calls for a longer nut and bolt setup. Easily remedied at a hardware store.

[Apostle]

well, what are you doing chatting here? get to the store and get it installed

[Apostle]

heres the pics, still need to cut off the back box

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...php?photo=2920

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...papass=&sort=1

[EclipseGSX]

apostle, good install. I thought about that method of mounting, but decided to keep the weatherstripping in the track.

[WormGod]

Originally posted by Apostle
well, what are you doing chatting here? get to the store and get it installed

All good things come in time. Certain aspects of the day, such as WORK, and calling insurance company about the roof tiles blown off my house in this sickening wind have me sorta busy. Trust me though, I will get right on top of it as soon as I can.

[xiaoz]

apostle,

the way u install doesn't even need a mighty mount? or am i missing sth here?

xiaoz

[Hiss]

Easy install!! Done!!!.... Looks great!!!! Very effective at reducing wind noise. Nice work EclipseGSX ! Great mod!!!!