Series 4 exterior to Series 5
10-19-01, 12:39 AM
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Series 4 exterior to Series 5
Has anyone upgraded thier exterior to series 5 (89-91)? I'm planning on replacing the front bumper and rear on my 88 along with the moulding. How exactly to I get the front and rear bumper off without breaking anything?
10-19-01, 05:10 PM
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The nose, bumper, TII side mirrors, TII wing, and round tail lights should fit, but you may have to shave, add spacers, or make/reallign bolt holes.
Are you planning to add either of the OEM bodykits as well (Areo A or Areo B pacages). That includes the side skirts (2 pieces per side), front lip (1 piece or 3 piece options), etc..
Note I'd go find the OEM Areo B package because it's a bit more agressive and allot cheaper. The OEM kits for the 86-88 years are getting expensive !! Mazdatrix or similar sells the B kit I believe for a bit cheaper.
Note the 86-88's required a rubber ribbon spacers between the nose and body whereas the 89-92's didn't (although I added the ribbon on my 1991 TII as the 89 replacement nose wouldn't line up right).
The front nose comes off with 3 bolts/side in the front accessible through the front wheel wells, 1 bolt/side in the corner panel (accessible from the front through the popped-up light holes), and several bolts on the top. Slides off nice-n-eazy after that.
Haven't done the rears, but I'm sure it's easier
I'd also recommend ordering the Moonroof wind guard. It really looks sweet and enhances the lines of the car
Are you planning to add either of the OEM bodykits as well (Areo A or Areo B pacages). That includes the side skirts (2 pieces per side), front lip (1 piece or 3 piece options), etc..
Note I'd go find the OEM Areo B package because it's a bit more agressive and allot cheaper. The OEM kits for the 86-88 years are getting expensive !! Mazdatrix or similar sells the B kit I believe for a bit cheaper.
Note the 86-88's required a rubber ribbon spacers between the nose and body whereas the 89-92's didn't (although I added the ribbon on my 1991 TII as the 89 replacement nose wouldn't line up right).
The front nose comes off with 3 bolts/side in the front accessible through the front wheel wells, 1 bolt/side in the corner panel (accessible from the front through the popped-up light holes), and several bolts on the top. Slides off nice-n-eazy after that.
Haven't done the rears, but I'm sure it's easier
I'd also recommend ordering the Moonroof wind guard. It really looks sweet and enhances the lines of the car