When is a ‘wide body’ actually a wide body?

[Nodzed]

There is really only one , the original MK1 2.8 (an Z3M)

The facelift is ‘medium’ body-its not as wide but all models used the same size rear wing after facelift

It’s only the MK1 2.8 that has the same width as the M models and Coupe models.

Not sure I agree with that, the sills on the pre face lift (except the 1.9) fit the face lift so the wing size is the same at the front bottom, surely the difference is the wing shape, low on the pre and humped on the face lift? I'm betting the width is the same and its an optical illusion

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Who is Vicky Pollard?

A hero to the young. Possibly.Yeah but no but

 

[mrscalex]

A hero to the young. Possibly.Yeah but no but
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A picture is truly worth a thousand words.

 

[DrWong]

Not sure I agree with that, the sills on the pre face lift (except the 1.9) fit the face lift so the wing size is the same at the front bottom, surely the difference is the wing shape, low on the pre and humped on the face lift? I'm betting the width is the same and its an optical illusion

Yeah, I thought the pre-facelift 2.8 looks the widest due to the tapered shape (which is why some prefer it) but is in fact the same width as facelifts (which is my personal preference cos I like the pointyness)

 

[Eddie Zedder]

Facelift = younger and more beautiful version of it's older, uglier predecessors .

 

[Nodzed]

Facelift = younger and more beautiful version of it's older, uglier predecessors .

Not a chance

 

[andyglym]

Facelift = younger and more beautiful version of it's older, uglier predecessors .

Older, wiser and distinguished looks compared to the spotty and petulant yooof

 

[Mazza]

A couple of wide bodies .....

 

[smiffy]

Based on those muffin tops, I'd suggest facelift versions.

 

[Dino D]

Yeah, I thought the pre-facelift 2.8 looks the widest due to the tapered shape (which is why some prefer it) but is in fact the same width as facelifts (which is my personal preference cos I like the pointyness)

I remember someone having done some measurements and 4mm either side or something. I think it was @Antm72 who had some data.
Is there not a difference been 2.8 MK1 and facelift trailing arms?

 

[Dino D]

Yeah, I thought the pre-facelift 2.8 looks the widest due to the tapered shape (which is why some prefer it) but is in fact the same width as facelifts (which is my personal preference cos I like the pointyness)

The facelift can be made to look very wide with the right stance courtesy of @Lee

 

[Dino D]

A wide rear rim with a bit of dish really sets it off.

 

[Lee]

A couple of wide bodies .....
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Looks like Gaz and Paul

 

[t-tony]

Mmmm I like the term wide boy

Maybe @t-tony can find us an appropriate sticker

Hey Dino, what about calling it a "Kim"?

Tony.

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Nope, can't see it myself.

 

[Dino D]

I was wondering what a ‘Kim’ was...

you do know we now have N Korea mussels aimed at the Zorg server....downtime coming soon...

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Bu**er. I really should have thought it through, shouldn't I?

Could do with a "digs big hole and pulls lid over" emoji.

 

[Bonzeau]

I love mussels in a creamy wine sauce! didn't know any came from North Korea though.

 

[Ianmc]

Wide body on the right, slim on the left

 

[Dino D]

^classic - is that actually your car?!