ozowen 2 Posted June 21, 2017 Okay I need to ask the question. How different are the wings, I am trying desperately to get some late model front wings as my original is getting restored back to health. So questions are? How different are they? Do the early type fit the later models? could I use two early good wings and cut and weld late model bits from mine to make good ones? They say a picture paints a thousand words so those knowledgeable ones amongst us, if you could show differences through pictures that would make my mind see clearer. Many thanks in advance to those that help. Also while doing this, anyone got a late model sunroof cassette available for purchase; needs to tilt / slide with ease Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VEEDUBBED 0 Posted June 21, 2017 Well mate, it just so happens that VEEDUBBED may well save your day.. I've got one RH late wing left over, you want piccys? Send me your email and I'll get a few. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 22 Posted June 21, 2017 I have a passenger side in grey, good around the arch, rotten lower piece where it meets the sill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted June 22, 2017 Slightly different profile at the front to accommodate the bigger bonnet lip on later models, there is also a width increase over the flare of the arch of around 10mm to accommodate the 205 width standard tyres into the arch. 205s were an option on earlier cars so they do fit with no issues but if you are running significantly lower suspension it may cause problems. Aside from that you will get away with a pair fitted with only really the front edge panel gaps looking a little off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted June 22, 2017 Slightly different profile at the front to accommodate the bigger bonnet lip on later models, there is also a width increase over the flare of the arch of around 10mm to accommodate the 205 width standard tyres into the arch. 205s were an option on earlier cars so they do fit with no issues but if you are running significantly lower suspension it may cause problems. Aside from that you will get away with a pair fitted with only really the front edge panel gaps looking a little off. that is good info thanks yandards someone here helped me with bumper measurements a while ago as i was investigating if the Kamei front splitter i have in the loft, which is designed for early models, would fit the late bumper of my VR - if the difference is only about 10mm there might be enough flex to accomodate do you know if the late rear arches have a similar flare to the front? the Kamei kit is skirts all round & sides are no issue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozowen 2 Posted June 22, 2017 Well mate, it just so happens that VEEDUBBED may well save your day.. I've got one RH late wing left over, you want piccys? Send me your email and I'll get a few. I'll pm you my email Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozowen 2 Posted June 22, 2017 I have a passenger side in grey, good around the arch, rotten lower piece where it meets the sill Thanks Dox, could I ask for some pictures. I'll pm my email Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozowen 2 Posted June 22, 2017 Slightly different profile at the front to accommodate the bigger bonnet lip on later models, there is also a width increase over the flare of the arch of around 10mm to accommodate the 205 width standard tyres into the arch. 205s were an option on earlier cars so they do fit with no issues but if you are running significantly lower suspension it may cause problems. Aside from that you will get away with a pair fitted with only really the front edge panel gaps looking a little off. Thank you that's very interesting much appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted June 23, 2017 that is good info thanks yandards someone here helped me with bumper measurements a while ago as i was investigating if the Kamei front splitter i have in the loft, which is designed for early models, would fit the late bumper of my VR - if the difference is only about 10mm there might be enough flex to accomodate do you know if the late rear arches have a similar flare to the front? the Kamei kit is skirts all round & sides are no issue No change to the rear panels throughout production - front and rear bumpers were 'tidied up' only and the main reason for the front end change (bonnet, wings etc) was to accommodate the height of the VR block and its position in the engine bay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted June 23, 2017 No change to the rear panels throughout production - front and rear bumpers were 'tidied up' only and the main reason for the front end change (bonnet, wings etc) was to accommodate the height of the VR block and its position in the engine bay. sweet that is good news very much appreciated as it implies i will only have to very slightly stretch the Kamei front skirt to get the full kit on the VR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
