Skibum12189
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Cleveland
I'm looking into a cargo basket for my xj and mounting some hella 500s up top. My fear is that I will run into wind resistance issues.
I go to school about four hours from home. I put my spare inside for the trip because I get about 16 w/o tire and about 11-12 with the spare on the roof. Has anyone experienced such a difference with the roof rack + lights. I am guessing because the basket would just be a basic surco type basket plus some hella's, it wouldn't be too bad, but i figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Not to mention, I could honestly feel the tire up top while driving. The xj drove like a completely underpowered rig that couldn't even stay at 75. It was extremely annoying, but I am hoping that people will say the rack isn't like that. Obviously with cargo in the basket, i'll get resistance, but I won't be traveling far with cargo. Thanks
I go to school about four hours from home. I put my spare inside for the trip because I get about 16 w/o tire and about 11-12 with the spare on the roof. Has anyone experienced such a difference with the roof rack + lights. I am guessing because the basket would just be a basic surco type basket plus some hella's, it wouldn't be too bad, but i figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Not to mention, I could honestly feel the tire up top while driving. The xj drove like a completely underpowered rig that couldn't even stay at 75. It was extremely annoying, but I am hoping that people will say the rack isn't like that. Obviously with cargo in the basket, i'll get resistance, but I won't be traveling far with cargo. Thanks