Question about removing ribs on 2000 GAGT 4 door

[DevKiller]

So I searched the forums and the only before and after picture I found on removing ribs was on a 2003 and I beleive (I could be wrong) they are different so my question is do I remove the section circled in the picture below? it is one piece that goes from fender to fender.

Thanks in advance for any help.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g284/devkiller/640drivernobadge.jpg

[Bjornboy81]

It goes from the front, along the bottom, all the way to the back...it's called a rocker panel.

I believe there's a mounting hole behind were you circled that'll have to be filled if you take it off. :)

[DevKiller]

Thanks!

Does anyone have pics of what the car look like without the rocker panel?

[Dave C]

You'd definately want to get the rocker panels off of an SE. I remember when I took my GT sideskirts off to put the SC/T ones on, it was sort of bare and there were a bunch of holes. Also a hint in taking them off, if you use needlenose pliers you can pinch the white clips near the hole and they'll come out easily.

[-grandamfan99-]

took my rockers off yesterday and damn nearly broke every one of the clips, lucky me the end one and one center clip remained :D ima buy the set again from gm

[Bouchie11982]

check out GA5speed00 (mike) he has an se without the rocker panels.

[DevKiller]

Please excuse the ignorance but where would I find GA5speed00?

[Customized]

I took mine off at one point, not hard at all, a screw or 2 where the rocker panel meets the front fender and the rest are all clips (just like about everything else that this car is held up by i.e. - front and rear bumpers, etc.). Very easy to do though.

Matt

[Bouchie11982]

Originally posted by DevKiller
Please excuse the ignorance but where would I find GA5speed00?
oh..pfft...stupid me, i apologize. it's ga5speed02. here is his profile.
http://www.gaownersclub.com/forum/member.php?s=&action=getinfo&userid=555