Third row seats removed… what’s this?

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Originally Posted by shanegtr

If your going to build a false floor then the metal under that centre trim could be useful for bolting a centre support to. As far as I can see it serves no other purpose other than to hold the trim piece

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Yep, exactly what is happening to mine in the next fortnight and it will be used.

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Originally Posted by Triplezed3

hmmm… interesting… I found this, hope it remains true for third seat removal…

Legality of removing rear seats - NSW

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In VIC your 7 seater can go to a 2 seater without a certificate.

Just a moment...

Our D2 is now a 2 seater but I've kept the seats if we ever sell.
D4 will tour as a 2 seater as others here are building.

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Originally Posted by Triplezed3

Hi all,

I’ve removed the third row seats as I never use them and I want the drawers and extra storage space. There’s a bit of metal underneath the plastic casing, which doesn’t look like it’s attached by bolts. Pics attached. I have no intention of putting the third row seats back.

I’m wondering if it’ll be an issue if I grind it off?

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I believe it is the bit that the third row seats rest on when they are in the 'down' position. In my D3 it is a slightly different shape.

in the 5 seater it supports the false floor but if you regularly load it up with too much weight the plastic covering collapses onto the metal underneath.

I remove the plastic covering (theres two push clips on the front side and it slides right off) then bolted a stronger false floor onto the metal frame underneath.

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Originally Posted by Homestar

Yes, but you would always say it’s temporary if you’re ever pulled up - no way to prove otherwise and also I would highly doubt any authority would give a **** - there’s always a Yota or Pootrol around with 37’s on it begging to be pulled over.

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Ahh, but if in an accident the rego states 7 seats and if checked insurance will be invalid.

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Originally Posted by Wojer

Ahh, but if in an accident the rego states 7 seats and if checked insurance will be invalid.

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Not correct, insurance can only deny claim if removal was direct contributor to accident.

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Originally Posted by Tombie

Not correct, insurance can only deny claim if removal was direct contributor to accident.

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However, when completing an insurance policy document, it asks if the car has had any modifications. Failure to disclose mods CAN render the policy void. They always have "out" clauses!!! Interesting to see how one would go