Andy M1tchell 0 Posted January 24, 2009 Hi again I am currently in the process of removing an OMP roll cage from a 205 I have recently bought, I know this topic has probably been covered before but is it necessary to drop the rear beam a little in order to gain clearance? This cage is being a real pig to get out, I'm sorry but I have never had any experiences with roll cages in the past they are not my thing! Ok thanx if you are able to helpl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bensonmi 4 2 Cars Posted January 24, 2009 Hi again I am currently in the process of removing an OMP roll cage from a 205 I have recently bought, I know this topic has probably been covered before but is it necessary to drop the rear beam a little in order to gain clearance? This cage is being a real pig to get out, I'm sorry but I have never had any experiences with roll cages in the past they are not my thing! Ok thanx if you are able to helpl i had to do this the other day and it was a bit of a pain in the arse! have you removed the front section first? if not,go so. you dont need to drop the beam,i just levered mine up with a flat bar,once you get it over the studs it just needs a bit of tugging to get it out.plus it was easier with all seats removed if you have not allready done so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swinisskill 2 Posted January 24, 2009 as above really mate its not necessary to remove the rear beam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy M1tchell 0 Posted January 25, 2009 Hi guys Thanx I tryed levering the rear section up over the rear beam studs yesterday but my roof started to kink and creek the 205 has a sunroof so i stopped in case of damage. I will just have to persevere! cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdamP 0 Posted January 25, 2009 Remove the sunroof! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craigo 0 Posted January 27, 2009 are you selling the roll cage?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy M1tchell 0 Posted January 28, 2009 Yes I will be selling the roll cage as soon as i get it out it cost £380 brand new 1 year ago and has only seen 2 track days it is an OMP rollcage with the removable side bars across the doors. I am looking for £280 for it or vno cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madant_uk 0 Posted February 1, 2009 just a question, why are you removing the roll cage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miles 331 1 Cars Posted February 1, 2009 Missed this but I think the front mounting feet don;t help either as with out these the cage can be tilted with ease and I know with these in place it's a pain in the back side to get them out, So mush so in the one I did I just got the paint shop to spray around it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy M1tchell 0 Posted February 2, 2009 just a question, why are you removing the roll cage? Hi mate, If you have to know they are not really my thing my past 5 205 gti's never had em in either. I recently sold my 8Valve turbo 205 for about £2000 as I am basically fed up with the 8 valvers now and bought another 205 with very low miles and a better shell. The previous owner had stripped it fitted it with a roll cage, cobra buckets with Luke harnesses and webber carbs and used it as a track car. I want to put it back together to how it used to be I have it booked in for next week for a full respray and I have bought a ltd edition full interior including full leather seats out of a miami. I plan to put in a gti6 engine but still undecided with the Mi16 !!!!! With the roll cage still in the car means I cant use my wing mirrors properly in road use and also will be pretty sh*te for rear seat passengers Just my personal preferneces I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
