04-28-2016, 06:47 PM
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Also: Removable vs non-removable racks.
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04-29-2016, 08:03 AM
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Removable rarely means removed.
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04-29-2016, 09:24 AM
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One of the first things I did with the Forester, before I was even an Ecomodder, was remove the roof rack. Wife complained that I'd lose the parts, that we might need it, etc.
Still have the parts - had to move them aside a couple days ago to shift things around in the shop - but otherwise it's where I left it when I removed it, 13 years ago.
I'd pull the rails too, but then the roof would have holes. Ah well.
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04-29-2016, 10:25 AM
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The question is, how many racks go through the entire life of the vehicle without ever being used even once?
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Probably about as many as there are vehicles with AWD/4WD that go their entire lives without needing AWD/4WD. |
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04-29-2016, 10:43 AM
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yes I call BS on that one. If they are talking the clip on ones that you take on and off, that would compute. I consider any candy on the roof a rack.
Using my definition I'd be surprised if it was north of 1%.
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04-29-2016, 04:06 PM
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Full-sized wheels and lift, too?
I think that Subaru sells deer guards, too.
If only I could go back in time and install a Subaru deer guard on my 1990 Accord...
in 82...
Ooh! A Subaru deer guard on my 2007 Focus would have been deleterious to the wellbeing of the guy who rode a Harley through my windshield.
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04-29-2016, 04:43 PM
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Deer, biker, whatever. Largish mammal?
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04-29-2016, 06:21 PM
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Hogs are kinda big, yeah.
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I bought a roof rack for my suburban some time around 2012 from the junk yard for $10.
Still have not put it on.
I wanted to devise a quick release setup so I could put it on when I need it and take it off when I don't.
I will need it eventually, when we move.
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Simulpost. You both get a no-prize.
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...devise a quick release setup...
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Wing-nuts.
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