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Funkin Go-nut · Alfa Arna Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 5

Are the wings on the series 2 and 3 the same?

How easy is it to put a series 2 front end on a series 3?

Assuming the parts are availabe is it just a bolt on job or are there differences in front subframe mountings etc?

Sorry if its been asked before... Very Happy

bobbber · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:31 pm Post subject:

Hi Funkin

They're different. The indicators on the side are on a different place (that's not too bad as you could fill and drill) - but the major problem is the very front where the light configuration is different. You'd have to shear some metal off and weld some new in. I don't think it's worth it.

Admin · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:32 pm Post subject:

Hi

I have a feeling that the wings are very similar (possible the cutout for the side repeaters is different). Main difference is the lights, bonnet, bumper and grill.

All the best

Keith
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Funkin Go-nut · Alfa Arna Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 5

I really want a series 2, but they seem a bit rarer than the series 3 which seem a bit more available, so I was thinkin of merging the two to get the best of both worlds (i.e. 16v engine, stiffer front rails and better rear wheel control..with the older classic look) Very Happy

Guess its a bigger job than I thought... Smile

Thanks for the info Very Happy

Ben_nz · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject:

Isn't the series 3 radiator mounted further forward to make room for the power steering? This would probably give you some trouble trying to fit a series 2 front over it.
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bobbber · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:01 pm Post subject:

Ok ok.. this is madness..... *shouts* "EVERYBODY STOP!"

Someone just sell this luna-ahem-man a Series II Laughing

Bob
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Lee · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:35 pm Post subject:

Its another ex 155er turns up, hey FGN the 156 GTA not good enough Laughing

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ZeNiTh-PbArM · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:26 pm Post subject:

Hi,

i didn't believe it until i tested it...wings from series 2 and 3 can be exchanged, the main difference is the front bumper attachment...but this part is hidden behind the front bumper so it's easy to build a bracket of your own.

regards,
zp

BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

I have always toyed with the idea of veloce bumpers on a series 3, but after seeing a pic of a series 3 with large bumpers, where the splitter almost touched the floor, it kind of stuck out. I too prefer the ser 2 look, but good ones are hard to come buy and lack a little power to the 16v, so yes a hybrid would be good. Here’s a couple of pics but it still has the ser 3 lights ect, not found any pics of a front end conversion.

I have seen a sud with veloce bumpers, that looked mean.
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greencloverleaf pat · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:16 am Post subject: 33

that white one looks good alan.

BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

I think it would look better with the ser 2 side skirts. The ser 3 bumper stops a lot higher and the line flows with the ser 3 side skirt. The ser 2 veloce bumpers sit much lower but married with the ser 2 side skirts they may compliment each other.
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Funkin Go-nut · Alfa Arna Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 5

Funkin Go-nut · Alfa Arna Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 5

The hybrid idea came from on of the cars that used to race in the Alfa championship...cant find any pics though..

I do like the white one in the pic looks Cool

bobbber · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:15 pm Post subject:

You're all crazy... esp you Al.

Bob
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icky · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:58 am Post subject:

Well I just worked out what the highest post count reward is.

It's not a 16 Valve..

It's not a P4...

Its a S3 cabriolet with a S2 front clip, powered by a V6 with twin turbo's with 18inch Bling wheels and painted in colour change orange metallic paint.

And Bobbber's gonna get there first. Razz

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aforalfa · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:51 am Post subject:

there's one with the same kit as that white one near me, looks good in the flesh too, speshly as it now wears some 155 speedlines 16inchers Cool

Oggie · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject:

The series 3 with the big veloce bumper is off a 75 which has been shortened, ah motorsport sell this for the s3 , and bls automotive used to race the orange s3 with the s2 front end, I spoke to bls several years ago and the hassle of fitting it was intensive to do Shocked

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BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

bobbber

Lee · Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 10:43 pm Post subject:

BigAl · P4 Joined: 06 May 2003 Posts: 2990 Location: U.K Surrey

Found another, not sure if the colour makes a difference, but it looks better. Maybe the wheel arch covers make a difference

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Graffiaturo · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject: