cut it off or leave it??

beckpolo

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Location
Beckenham uk
Car
6n2 polo 1.4 3dr 51
i want to cut the roof off my 6n2 polo 3dr but been told that i need to brace and strengthen the floor and frame or it will fold in half.... never seen this been done and saw it on new mini and thought it would be a good idea...
 
the clue may be in your phrase ................"never seen this done before"

it wont fold in half but you need to seriously strenghten it. Most converables weigh more than the roofed version for that very reason

BTW welcome you are only ten minutes away from me.
 
I have a convertible, and early on found that the manufacturer had put a brace underneath to mitigate the twisting forces on the frame. So even if it doesn't collapse it might be an unsatisfying mod.

Just for reference, the cross brace under my car is supposed to add more than 100 lbs to the weight of the car. it's like an X that connects the four jacking points under the rocker panels.
If you decide to proceed and devise a brace under the car, Good luck with your project!!
 

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