MK1 rain gutter removal, yay or nay?

[tberk@mindspring.com (T Berk)]

Mardak wrote:
> 
> I'm getting the body done on my 81 S, and was wondering if I could
> remove the roof rain gutter without serious negative consequences...
> Other than water running off the roof and into my lap when the door is
> open, is this a bad idea?  I'm removing the rear side markers as well,
> trying to clean it up a bit...  Any other suggestions while I'm at it?
> 
> Mark.
> 
> ___________


Pros:

- Cleaner Look. (subjective)

- Updated silhouette. Looks more like a modern car.



Cons:

- Looses place to bolt on roof luggage rack, bike carrier.

- (Slight?) loss in chassis rigidity?

- Non standard, but if it's yours who cares?




Folks?


TBerk