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Prinsu MPG?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by chesney001, Feb 1, 2016.

  1. Feb 1, 2016 at 6:58 AM
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    chesney001

    chesney001 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Looking into getting a Prinsu roof rack. For all of you who have one, how does it affect your MPG and how is the noise?
     
  2. Feb 1, 2016 at 11:03 AM
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    Mcdees84

    Mcdees84 Well-Known Member

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    Really depends on a number of factors. MPGs, I noticed no difference and I have an ultraguage monitoring that. But I'm also lifted, with a bedrack and RTT, so my MPGs already took a big hit. Noise really seems to be dependent on the vehicle and the driver. For some reason, some trucks have gotten a whistle, but this seems to be the exception and not the rule. I have no whistle with the deflector on the lowest setting.

    Also, I think some drivers tend to be more annoyed by noise than others. When you put anything on the roof, you're going to get some wind noise. I noticed mine at first, but after a week I don't even hear it anymore. Radio covers it completely and even when it's off, you can still have a normal conversation with passengers. You're not yelling over it at all.
     

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