Wide body nose on a narrow body - works well
03-08-2003, 11:57 AM
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Wide body nose on a narrow body - works well
Hi Everyone,
I finally got my car back with its new nose and it looks excellent. According to my bodyshop it was a really easy swap. I'll post some pictures once I have nice weather (June?!).
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David
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I finally got my car back with its new nose and it looks excellent. According to my bodyshop it was a really easy swap. I'll post some pictures once I have nice weather (June?!).
Cheers,
David
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03-08-2003, 12:18 PM
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David
I just made the same change installing a tt Euro bumper cover on my narrow body. It's a clean swap, but there is a very minor issue. The front fender liners on wide bodied cars are different than on NB cars. As a result, not all the NB liner screw holes align properly with the WB bumper cover. It doesn't cause any problems & is not noticeable to an untrained eye, but to be perfect the fender liners should be replaced. I'm not that ****, so I didn't bother.
I just made the same change installing a tt Euro bumper cover on my narrow body. It's a clean swap, but there is a very minor issue. The front fender liners on wide bodied cars are different than on NB cars. As a result, not all the NB liner screw holes align properly with the WB bumper cover. It doesn't cause any problems & is not noticeable to an untrained eye, but to be perfect the fender liners should be replaced. I'm not that ****, so I didn't bother.
03-08-2003, 12:22 PM
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Hi Dan,
You are correct about the liners though at $200 odd each I'm quite happy with the brackets that my bodyshop made up!
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David
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You are correct about the liners though at $200 odd each I'm quite happy with the brackets that my bodyshop made up!
Cheers,
David
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03-08-2003, 12:27 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Caveman:
<strong>... at $200 odd each I'm quite happy with the brackets that my bodyshop made up!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">My feelings exactly, but I thought it worth mentioning in case some purist is considering this change. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />
<strong>... at $200 odd each I'm quite happy with the brackets that my bodyshop made up!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">My feelings exactly, but I thought it worth mentioning in case some purist is considering this change. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />
03-08-2003, 12:32 PM
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Hi Dan,
A purist probably would not consider this an option...!
Cheers,
David
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A purist probably would not consider this an option...!
Cheers,
David
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03-08-2003, 03:57 PM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">Originally posted by Caveman:
<strong>A purist probably would not consider this an option...!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">You're probably right, although it is, at least, a Porsche part. Maybe it's just that I don't hang with anyone that pure ...
<strong>A purist probably would not consider this an option...!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Helvetica">You're probably right, although it is, at least, a Porsche part. Maybe it's just that I don't hang with anyone that pure ...
03-08-2003, 06:50 PM
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I bought new fender liners after the conversion to make look it right. On second thought, nobody would have noticed anyway. Lesson learned.
Rich
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Rich,
I just looked at your web page and all I can say is WOW!!!! I keep my car real clean, spending many hours a week.... My car looks down right dirty and un cared for in comparison. You are certifiable. I'm sure your wife already told you that though.
I just looked at your web page and all I can say is WOW!!!! I keep my car real clean, spending many hours a week.... My car looks down right dirty and un cared for in comparison. You are certifiable. I'm sure your wife already told you that though.