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Old 01-12-07, 07:20 PM
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excuse my ignorance but what is droning? i am having a problem with my gx as there is a kind of wind turbulense when im driving the freeway, sort of like a problem with aerodyanmics.. kinda irritating as wind humm ...can lexus fix this tru warranty...
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Make sure the cross bars on the roof rack are in the proper position where they make the least amount of noise. Or better yet, it you don't plan to use the roof rack, just remove the cross bars.
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In addition, make sure all the ***** are tight.
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thanks will try to remove the cross bar... actually this one came after they replaced my burper as my wife involved in a small accident. they replaced the front bumper and right fenders..but cannot imagine how will effect the turbulence
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What do you mean by wind turbulense? Do you mean your GX drifts on the highway when its windy outside?
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