Cutting the "X" behind the rear seatback

[Sleeklsc 5,000+ posts]

Well got a new idea for my stereo..Is it safe to cut the metal X that is behind the rear seat that goes into the trunk

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[KyleBechtold 5,000+ posts]

x? pictures?

 

[Rich B 5,000+ posts]

No, thats a cross brace.

 

[goingdef 10+ year member]

It's not able to be unbolted my corolla had that there it's to keep objects in the trunk from tearing you apart in a crash.

 

[k_schutte 10+ year member]

yes... it is safe... If anything, may be just add a front/rear strut brace but you don't NEED to do that.

People will try and tell you it is vital to the structure of the vehicle and blah blah but look at it, is is 16gauge (at best) steel with like three spot welds holding it in place. Your car will not fold in half or anything from removing it! I have done so on SEVERAL cars.

Just seen the Mark VIII in your sig. I have actually done this to two MRK8's with no ill effects at all. it is mainly there to keep the rear seat back somewhat firm.

 

[da box king 10+ year member]

I remember beating on my buddies trunk with a hammer to get a box in......needless to say, beat a little to much and knocked the fuel pump/float around and the fuel gauge didn't work properly after...lol

 

[BlactimusCrime 10+ year member]

Dont listen to K-schutte, it is important, it a structural portion that helps with side impact towards the rear of the car, supports the rear window and trunk. You can take it out, but i wouldnt advise doing so without putting some more bracing in. also with any modification, your insurance could give you fits if you ever get in a wreck.

 

[Maxipads 10+ year member]

i want to know where you guys got your sources from? K Schutte is the only one who has given logical advice.

 

[BlactimusCrime 10+ year member]

Im an engineer.... member of SAE and have been out in the garage since i was 3 lol. and ive seen several wrecked cars in which this piece takes punishment and is damaged.. i can guarantee its needed

 

[k_schutte 10+ year member]

i want to know where you guys got your sources from? K Schutte is the only one who has given logical advice.

Yeah, and I am the only ASE certified technician, ICAR certified welder and probably the only person in this thread who spent 4 years at Wyotech learning what he knows and that has been around cars since he was about 3 years old...

but hey, what do I know...

OP, I am right, cut it out, if something bad happens, I will buy you a new car and **** your dick...

 

[BlactimusCrime 10+ year member]

have any of the cars youve done this to been in an accident? im not trying to pick a fight, i just dont want the dudes car total'd. it wont put his life in danger to do it, maybe his wallet. if he cuts it out i suggest framing the hole with some small steel tubing, just to be safe.

 

[dirtysouth31 10+ year member]

if something bad happens, I will buy you a new car and **** your dick...

i like da way u think

 

[FlexnInLa 10+ year member]

Im an engineer.... member of SAE and have been out in the garage since i was 3 lol. and ive seen several wrecked cars in which this piece takes punishment and is damaged.. i can guarantee its needed

I'm not an engineer but I'd agree with this guy.

 

[thorshammer1 10+ year member]

Hold on a sec..... You come into my build thread say my car and build look like shit. You make comments on how a real car and build wouldnt cut up or devalue the car (which I've never done or taken out anything in my car) then you start a thread asking about cutting up your car.

Is it me or is this not the definition of hypocrite?

 

[Wingman0121 10+ year member]

Sure, you can cut that out, just don't get into a side-impact accident because your car will crunch more than before.

^^^ That's my car and no, you can't cut that out because it is part of my car's structural support.