phase 2 front end swap???

1. Mafew L-plater Joined: Jan 2009 Gloucester Posts: 32 Vauxhall Nova 1.2i (Old Car) Citroen Saxo Vtr (Cu

   #1 8th April 2009, 12:59

   Ok I have a Mk1 vtr with a battered front end to be fair ( bonnet flipped up etc) And Have Found a guy who is breaking a phase 2 vtr in the same colour as mine (Dark Burgundy Colour) Now I was Wondering If i bought the whole front end off him is it a simple bolt on to my exsisting chassis? Im thinking what about headlight connectors are they different etc? Anyone have any thoughts or knowledge on this please reply thanks guys!!
2. mitchyg_saxo Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2007 wolves Posts: 320 SAXO VTR

   #2 8th April 2009, 13:01

   yeye the whole front end should go on no probs, and im 99% all connectors are the same!! rememember you need the slam panel changing as well, dno if this affects the radiator!
3. user_11402 Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Bristol Posts: 2015 MK2 VTS

   #3 8th April 2009, 13:02

   its been done by people on here before mate, not sure on the procedure myself though, there must be a thread about it, have a search, you might find some answers
4. sammyd Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2008 Belfast Northern Ireland Posts: 2739 2 citroen saxos 1.1 mk1's blue and a black and or

   #4 8th April 2009, 13:03

   he needs bonnet slam pannel wings lights and maybe bumper = not too sure on that
5. saxojamesb Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 warwickshire Posts: 1028 3 saxo's 2 audi's 205 mr2 rover 200

   #5 8th April 2009, 13:03

   think the slam panel will be dif so get that to mate. sure if the conectors for the light are dif wouldnt take much to just wire them in
6. Mafew L-plater Joined: Jan 2009 Gloucester Posts: 32 Vauxhall Nova 1.2i (Old Car) Citroen Saxo Vtr (Cu

   #6 8th April 2009, 13:09

   yeah done some research on here found a few others asking this but noone asked about like the light connectors so that was my main concern to be fair. Yeah i have had to change my original slam panel once already and the phase 2 is different which will be no problems to change. The Rad i will make a custom braket to hold if needs be. But thanks a lot for feedback guys really helps
7. user_11402 Established Member Joined: Aug 2006 Bristol Posts: 2015 MK2 VTS

   #7 8th April 2009, 13:11

   check this link mate, guy called matty_vtr has done it http://www.saxperience.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=146019
8. Matty_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Darlington/Newcastle Posts: 2609 Saxo VTS / Twingo RS133

   #8 8th April 2009, 13:13

   you can check my thread for some details..
   
   You need to swap:
   Slam Panel
   Wings
   Bonnet
   Lights
   
   The Lights wire up the same but you will need to get some Mark 2 headlight motors if you want to adjust them still.
   
   Part of the chassis where the slam panel bolts on needs cutting away but this part is only spot welded so can be drilled off or just cut away.
   
   Wings are just bolted in 5 places..(i think) 2 along the top one near the door, One on the chassis leg and one at the bottom near the sill.
   
   Bonnet can be swapped straight over using the existing hinges and you can also use the same bonnet catch too
   
   Hope this helps.. Pm me if you need any more help.
9. Mafew L-plater Joined: Jan 2009 Gloucester Posts: 32 Vauxhall Nova 1.2i (Old Car) Citroen Saxo Vtr (Cu

   #9 8th April 2009, 14:13

   thanks alot guys! very helpfull indeed. Matty i will most likely have a few questions for you when the time comes thanks!