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roof racks

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Roof racks are bars on the top of a car that help you carry extra things like luggage or bikes when you go on trips.

Technical Definition

Roof racks are external frames attached to the roof of a vehicle, designed to carry additional cargo like luggage, bikes, or kayaks, expanding the vehicle's storage capacity.

Hear It Discussed

"Remember how proud he was of those roof racks? They were like Porsche-to-equipment roof racks. I didn't even use them."
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"...traditional door handles, roof racks make it look rugged, a rear-mounted spare tyre, and a roof-mounted lidar pod as well."
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"you're getting pennies on the dollar for your roof racks, and your gas tanks, and your this, and your that, and your whatever, and your graphics packages,"
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