is my ef a series 1 or 2?

[slamd ef wagon]

just wondering how to tell the differance

[Casper]

Ashtray is a good way to tell usually. If the cigarette lighter is hidden behind the ashtray its a series 1, external its a series 2 (IIRC). Or you could just tell us the build date :P

[EFFalcon]

actually the ash tray isnt the best way.
mines an EF II but had the series 1 ash tray.
the Passenger mirror, does it say 'items in mirror are bigger then they appear' ?
i'm fairly sure thats one of the series II things.

or as casper said, the build date :P

[Casper]

Originally Posted by EFFalcon

actually the ash tray isnt the best way.
mines an EF II but had the series 1 ash tray.
the Passenger mirror, does it say 'items in mirror are bigger then they appear' ?
i'm fairly sure thats one of the series II things.

or as casper said, the build date :P

yeah, there was a crossover point with the ashtray, its just a basic indication admittedly. Build date is the easiest way.

[slamd ef wagon]

well the cig lighter isnt hidden and its 6/95

[EFFalcon]

the other point is the series 1 ash trays break, so they commonly get replaced wtih the series 2 ones, so it can be a bit harder to pick
i've had 2 series 1 ones break in my car.

[5speedeb]

sorry to go off topic but whats iirc?

[EFFalcon]

if i remember correctly.

[5speedeb]

cool thanks for that

Are the rub strips on the front and rear bumper black?

[EFFalcon]

thats a GLi/Futura thing :P

[Casper]

Originally Posted by EFFalcon

the other point is the series 1 ash trays break, so they commonly get replaced wtih the series 2 ones, so it can be a bit harder to pick
i've had 2 series 1 ones break in my car.

yup, my wagons ashtray is currently in the passenger footwell.. stupid thing.

[5speedeb]

Originally Posted by Casper

yup, my wagons ashtray is currently in the passenger footwell.. stupid thing.

hahahaha lol
why dont u fix it

[Casper]

Originally Posted by freddys

hahahaha lol
why dont u fix it

Meh, its just the wagon. I'll get around to it one day.

[hornet]

Model Numbers on the complance plates are different. No need to take guestimates by cosmetics like mirrors or ashtrays, just check ya model number.

EF1 gli sedan 18433 EF2 18633
EF1 gli wagon 18463 EF2 18663

EF1 futura s 18434 EF2 18634
EF1 futura w 18464 EF2 18664

EF1 XR sedan 18435 EF2 18635
EF1 XR wagon 18465 ---------------

EF1 FMT s 18432 EF2 18632
EF1 FMT w 18462 EF2 18662

EF1 FMT ghia s 18438 EF2 18638
EF1 FMT ghia w 18462 EF2 18662

EF1 F'LANE ghia 18449 EF2 18649
EF1 LTD 18446 EF2 18646

[Dezza]

GLi hubcaps were also different, weren't they? Anybody have pics of series 1 vs. series 2 hubcaps?

[FPVWEPN]

seatbelt height adjustment is a series 2 thing look for that
as is an abs sticker on the back windscreen