Converting from tech1 to tech2

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e30briyan
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Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:26 am

looking to ocnvert my early chromie to tech2 spec, i know i have to change the fron panel for the later ones, do i specifically need a cabby panel or will the saloon/coupe panel fit? same goes for the tech2 bumpers aswell? also what do i have to do to fit the rear bumper? any tips ony converting or links to threads would be appreciated

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Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:39 am

Check out my thread mate...

Should tell you what you need to know

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... highlight=
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Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:49 am

all is covered here.

http://www.r3vlimited.com/tech/bumper/bumper1.htm

the only main difference is you will not need to modify the length of the rear bumper as shown in the article.

This is because the tin tops have a different rear wheel arch profile between pre and post face lift (to allow more legroom in the rear seat apparently??), but as far as i know the cabs all had the later rear wheel arch profile irregardless of the cab model thus the tech 2 should fit on, however the mods to the front metal valance and mounts still are the same as Jordan's article.

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