Subwoofers and Rhino Racks

yellowjacket · Feb 16, 2019

Apologies in advance if there's a better forum for these questions.

Does anyone know the difference between the KIA and HK subs?

Is there a noticeable amount of wind noise or reduced MPG with a Rhino Rack roof rack on a GT?

Thanks!

johnnywalker · Feb 16, 2019

yellowjacket said:

To reduce wind noise try adding a fairing https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Rhino-Rack/RR43249.html?

Which Kia subwoofer are you referring to, link?

Pavel · Feb 16, 2019

fairing will help out a lot. Can you post some pictures of the Rhino racks?

CKeeler · Feb 17, 2019

johnnywalker said:

I think he's referring to the subs under the seats. The stock system has them as well as the Harmon Kardon system. I imagine the HK system has more power routed to them though. They don't do much except move tissues or dollars. I've thought about looking into what power they can handle or if I can get a low profile sub to replace them

yellowjacket · Feb 18, 2019

johnnywalker said:

Thanks! Yea, I was curious if the stock in the 9 speaker system is more or less the same sub. Clearly the HK has a better amp.

If I get a fairing, would that stay on with a roof bike rack?

yellowjacket · May 9, 2019

Pavel said:

Here you go. Anyone have a recommendation for a wind fairing? Thinking the Yakima might have better curvature to match the curved roof line of the Stinger.

MiBlugt · May 9, 2019

yellowjacket said:

I thought all the fairings were adjustable to fit the curvature.

slammered · May 14, 2019

yellowjacket said:

Those bars look great.

yellowjacket · May 14, 2019

slammered said:

Thanks!

CajunStinger · May 14, 2019

yellowjacket said:

The subs under seats look identical between the non-HK and HK, I wouldn't be surprise if they are the same subs.

yellowjacket · May 22, 2019

Final outcome

Kazz · May 22, 2019

Lookin' good!

yellowjacket · May 22, 2019

Kazz said:

Thanks! How's your beast these days? I was thinking of taking mine in for a first oil change at a different dealership. The price diff is 59 v 120. Is that ok even if you lease?

spider55 · May 23, 2019

yellowjacket said:

As long as they use good oil like full synthetic GF-4 an above, if you can get it for 59, take it.

Kazz · May 24, 2019

yellowjacket said:

She's moving along slowly. Being stuck in the all-seasons has me in no hurry to get too many power upgrades going yet.

You can do it at any shop or in your driveway. If there's ever a potential warranty claim, you'll want to be able to produce receipts is all!

NailHead · Aug 26, 2020

yellowjacket said:

It's been over a year -- how is the paint fairing under the roof rack where it makes contact. Someone on another forum suggested putting down a clear bra material to keep from harming the paint.

spider55 · Aug 27, 2020

Welcome @NailHead

NailHead · Aug 27, 2020

spider55 said:

Thanks!

m0m0racing · Jan 28, 2022

Any clearing issues with the sunroof and the Rhino crossbars? Looks amazing!

spider55 · Jan 29, 2022

Welcome @m0m0racing

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