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["Ben Channard" <zeroid@hotmail.com>]

	Finally took a semi-hemi-demi close look at a Rabbit Convertible at the 
junkyard with the aim of looking for structural reinforcements which might 
be applied to our cars (specifically a Mk.1).

	The top hoop appears to be welded or bolted to what are essentially 
guillotined B-pillars.  Can this be easily removed and attached to the 
inside of a Scirocco?

	There is a pretty beefy box section cross member attached between the 
fender wells, behind the rear seats.  Looks much more solid than a rear 
stress bar.  No more carrying long objects with the rear seats folded down 
though.

	Are there any other reinforcements to the Rabbit chassis to prep it for 
topless duty?  I couldn't find anything along the sills, the front or 
underside of the car.  Is the Rabbit Convertible/Cabriolet a pretty stiff 
bunny or much more flexy than the closed roof car (I've never driven one)?

	Just looking for cheap 'n' easy factory solutions to getting stiff.  
benton----

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