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Thanks Guys! Are there any differences between Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3?

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You should be able to find out more through the Skyline-specific area of the forum to get a better answer, but basically as follows, the S3 is the most different

Series 1:

  • Single airbag (I think dual was an option)
  • Grey interior trim with blue detailing
  • Slightly rounded-shape four-spoke steering wheel
  • Flat dashboard

Series 2:

  • Dual airbag
  • Grey interior trim with blue detailing
  • Flatter four-spoke steering wheel
  • Raised dashboard finish
  • Slightly recessed rear "SKYLINE" plastic garnish between the reversing lights

Series 3:

  • As for Series 2, PLUS
  • Grey interior trim with RED detailing
  • Upgraded ABS computer
  • Xenon headlamps and different design headlamp cluster
  • Deeper chin spoiler
  • Rear fog light (replaces one of the reverse lights)

All three were available as regular GT-R or GT-R V-Spec and power output is meant to be identical between them.

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You should be able to find out more through the Skyline-specific area of the forum to get a better answer, but basically as follows, the S3 is the most different

Series 3:

  • Upgraded ABS computer

Really? I didn't know that one :blush:

Also, upgraded gearbox synchro's :)

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Really? I didn't know that one :blush:

Also, upgraded gearbox synchro's :)

Yeah, got that from Andy Butler's GT-R book (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1844251055/ref=s9_qpick_c2_t2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=158YWH5XSZ87VVHDFS3V&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938131&pf_rd_i=507846) I think.

Don't think I knew about the synchros...

You learn something new every day eh :(

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