Hoops rattle

gaia · Post by **gaia** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 1:35 am

I've had my 206cc for 2 months and in the last couple of days I've notice a rattle on the rear parcel shelf. Upon close inspection the hoops seem to be loose and rattling a bit. Should the hoops be firm or is this usual? Do I need to tightn the bolts on the hoops?

RTF · Post by **RTF** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 1:47 am

I'm no mechanic but my guess is: YES
Just gently but firm pull the back seats forward until they snap loose so you can reach the screws atteched to the hoops and thighten them.

Then the problem should be solved?

If not, then go to the dealer, because the hoops are there for safety!

(though my guess is they wouldn't help you that much when you roll over?)

stephen T · Post by **stephen T** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 2:02 am

fuk doing it yourself. take it to your dealer. shouldnt take long

lastvts · Post by **lastvts** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 5:49 am

Use some nylon thread sealant. Do not overtighten as the threads are rubbish on the hoops.

Erm · Post by **Erm** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 10:04 am

the hoops are NOT there for safety, they are only there for decoration

MattB · Post by **MattB** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 11:47 am

the hoops are NOT there for safety, they are only there for decoration

Where did you hear that from? They're supposde to be roll hoops to hold the car up in the event of it going upside down aren't they?

stephen T · Post by **stephen T** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 12:56 pm

that maybe so for the TT etc. but i cant see the hoops on the cc protecting u much,

Erm · Post by **Erm** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 1:17 pm

no matt..... look how high they are.... you think if a CC flipped them tiny little hoops would protect you??? there is a reason why the TT ones are very high.....

if u expect them foam thoops to save ya if u roll a CC u got another thing coming