Editing R31 (section)

==Series Differences==
[[image:headS1.jpg|thumb|100px|Series 1 + 2]] [[image:bonnetS3.jpg|thumb|100px|Standard S3]] [[image:bonnets3ti.jpg|thumb|100px|Series 3 Ti]] [[image:tails1.jpg|thumb|100px|Series 1 + 2]] [[image:tailS3.jpg|thumb|100px|Series 3]] [[image:garnishS1.jpg|thumb|100px|Series 1 + 2]] [[image:garnishS3.jpg|thumb|100px|Series 3]]

While the shape of the Pintara stayed the same, the Skyline underwent some changes.

;The differences between the series 1, 2 and 3 Skyline are mainly [[:category:cosmetic|cosmetic]].
:Series 1 and 2 has a square-ish front, series 3 has a more angled front.
:Series 1 and 2 has strip style tail lights, series 3 has hotplates.
:Series 1 Silhouette was painted a solid colour, grey lower half was introduced with series 2.
:Series 3 Silhouette received a new rear spoiler

Series 3 also included some slight mechanical changes.
Amongst these was an updated [[:category:Gearbox|gearbox]]. 


'''[[Headlights]]'''

The series 1 and 2 Skyline models use a combination lamp assembly with a composite lamp mounted on the inner side of the combination lamp. The combination lamp consists of an outer low beam and an inner high beam. The composite lamp is a high beam.

For more information, see the [[Headlights]] article.


;Front end
:The series 3 Ti has a different bonnet and grille.
:The standard series 3 bonnet extends nearly half way down the centre of the headlight.
:The series 3 Ti bonnet is shorter, so the grille is taller to compensate.
:A different shaped filler panel is used to accommodate the new bonnet/grille/headlight combo.


;Tail lights and rear garnish
:Series 1 and 2 tail lights are the same as Pintara, but Pintara has no coloured strip in the centre.
:Series 3 tail lights are commonly known as "hot plates".
:Series 1 and 2 Skyline has a flat rear garnish.
:Series 3 rear garnish is shaped to follow the slight curve of the tail light cover.



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*Series 3 tail lights with the plastic cover removed

For more info on this, check the ''[[Tail lights -Taking apart tinting sealing]]'' article.


If you would like information on how to update the front (or rear) of your R31 Skyline or Pintara,
check out the [[S1 to S3 -Front and rear conversion|Series 1 and 2 to series 3 front and rear conversion]] article.