Differences between 2seater and 2+2 rear-ends

[Tj]

I saw briefly mentioned in an old wanted post that the rear end of a 2+2 is wider that a coupe.

Is this true? Especially concerning fitting a rear spoiler?

 

I just don't want to find out the hard way when I get around to fitting one.

 

Thanks guys. 

[salty]

compare the tail light surrounds

[gav240z]

Yes the 2+2 is wider than the 2 seater. I'm not sure how this affects rear spoiler fitment. I think it doesn't but can't say with 100% confidence.

[Mr Camouflage]

Angle of the hatch is slightly different too

[Tj]

Alright, had a look at some photos;

 

My 2+2

 

And for reference stiv's 260 coupe

 

The angle is a little different but it's close enough.

It looks as though the width of the taillight surrounds and even the hatch are more or less the same width but the rear quarters themselves seemed more pumped out.

Which leads the question, are the rear axle widths different? if not, one would assume there's more room in the back for more wheel 

 

I think the best way to be sure would be to park two next to each other and run around them with a tape measure. Either that or just borrow a rear spoiler and sit it on there and have a look.

 

 

[saxon]

Bre spoiler doesnt even fit a coupe properly anyway

[MaygZ]

The width of the bottom of the hatch of a coupe is 1050mm.  Hope this helps

 

MaygZ

[silverz]

Hi, an interesting topic. Does anyone know if 2 seater and 2+2 rear bumpers are the same size?

Is a 2+2 bumper slightly longer?

Thanks

regards

Peter

[gilltech]

The 2+2 rear bumper centre section is longer to fit the bulkier rear quarters.

 

[silverz]

Thanks for the info,

regards

Peter

[Topstage]

Its also wider, bre spoiler and topstage spoiler will not fit nicely.

Even if you made it fit it looks real dodgey. I saw someone attampted bre on 4 seater....no no.

And someone tried our spoiler not even close as the curve and profiles are too different.

[Tj]

:-\

I've always had a suspicion that the angle of the tailgate was different and might make a rear spoiler not work.

 

I wonder what type this guy used:

 

 

That's one hell of a sexy bus! 

 

If you've not seen it before, there's a few more photos and a little bit of info here:

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2008/10/20/car-spotlight-gt-gt-260z-2-2.aspx

[zzzzed]

:-\

 

 

 

 

If you've not seen it before, there's a few more photos and a little bit of info here:

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2008/10/20/car-spotlight-gt-gt-260z-2-2.aspx

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not only have i seen it but i used to drive it daily before i sold it on ebay to a guy in England. he then passed it on to the current owner jay.

It was 100% origonal and blue when i owned it I think most people have seen it now, it is quite well known

[Tj]

They've done a good job of it!.