06-14-2008, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Mezevenf
Anyone got a side-on shot of the Evo vs Veloce rear bumper? I think they are pretty damn close but I think that there is a different for sure!
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 Ok I've used both the Veloce and Evo kits on my 2.5L, before and after a minor collision...
The only thing identical is the front splitter, everything else is different.
I personally measured and compared all the pieces, aside from the well-known front bumper difference, other truths (some might be surprising) are:
1. The Evo side skirts are MUCH MUCH bigger than the Veloce. They're about the most visible skirts you see on any car... Veloce skirts are more pronounced than the subtle stock skirts, but the Evo ones are like grandpa.
2. Surprisingly, the Veloce front wheels arches are bigger than the Evo's! Yes I know this because my car was hit right front, so I didn't touch the left front arch(which is Veloce), only changed the right with Evo. The Evo arch is too small to even match the Evo bumper I replaced with Eventually the body shop had to enlarge the Evo arch by filling part of my damaged Veloce arch...
3. The Evo rear fender flares are wider than the Veloce's because they must match the wider side skirts. The Veloce rear flares are the same as stock ones on 75 and Milano Verde.
4. The rear bumper is the most complex story: the Veloce apron (outer height) is actually bigger than the Evo, but the inner bumper height (close to the rear wheels) Evo is thicker than the Veloce ( lower ground clearance) Please watch closely the 2 bumpers, they're shaped differently. I leave the Veloce rear bumper on my car as it looks kind of more aggressive. Well I can keep the Evo bumper for spare anyway... My car stays as an Evo-Veloce mixture: about 80% Evo pieces, but Veloce rear bumper and left front wheel arch
Evo front bumper is not only taller (with the extra air inlet), but also wider than the Veloce.
Those about to install Evo kits should know: the most difficult part is to align the front arches with the skirts and bumper. Leave the arches the last as you need a good deal of adjustment.
Last edited by yiminlu; 06-14-2008 at 12:44 AM.
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