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Title: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: benross on 01 December 2005, 17:50

Hey, i am thinkin of puttin a roll cage in my 3 door 8v mk2 GTI, but, i would like to keep the rear seats.

Does anyone know of this? Can you get cages that would fit around this or is a custom job?

Do you think it will look daft?

Advise please guys!!!

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 01 December 2005, 17:51

yes its called a half cage, bit awkward to get in but does work.

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: benross on 01 December 2005, 17:52

yeah i have seen those but im really wanting a full one- i should have said in my post...sorry1

Cheers

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: Agreeable Slick on 01 December 2005, 17:54

full cage i would be doubtful, the need to be mounted onto the wheel arch mouldings on the inside of the car, a full cage isn't really practical for keeping the back seats in. Half is going to be the option you are left with.

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: Si on 01 December 2005, 17:54

Sorry to hijack this thread but ive always wanted a rollcage! Trouble is i got a 5dr. Do you reckon that will look pants?  :undecided:

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: benross on 01 December 2005, 17:56

Yeah i know what you mean. Just thought id ask and see if anyone had seen it before and if theres any way around the obvious problems.

Its either get rid of the seats or forget about a full cage then! Decisions decisions!

Thanks for reply though

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: benross on 01 December 2005, 17:59

Si- i had a 5 door before getting this and always thought the same thing. I really dont know. Im guessing you would also have to use a half cage, otherwise there'd be no point in havin rear doors if theres no seats because youve taken them out for a full cage!
Dunno though!

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: jv on 01 December 2005, 18:53

there is a mk2 in that alfa romeo pearl blue, with rallye front and rear seats that has a full roll cage fitted - has been mag featured  :nerd:

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: jv on 01 December 2005, 18:55

it's this one - i didn't take a pic of the interior though

http://www.golfgti.co.uk/pageimages/stonor05/3.jpg

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: mix on 01 December 2005, 20:17

i bet you could get a custom one fabricated if you have the budget....

*mix gets out the welder :evil:

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: Organisys on 01 December 2005, 21:44

Ouch!....I just banged my head!
 :shocked:

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: benross on 04 December 2005, 21:45

Cheers for all the help guys.

JV: I dont suppose you know off- hand what mag/issue it was in do you? I cant find it in my ' the golf' collection or the dozen or so PVW iv got layin around. If you dont know dont worry- cheers anyway

Title: Re: Roll cages but keeping back seats??
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 06 December 2005, 15:27

dont get a roll cage just for looks unless its fully functional, will be a waste of money and youll just be adding weight :nerd: