My 98 2.1TD Executive

[FarmerPug]

is it possible to put a d9 bonnet onto a d8

[steve_earwig]

Yes. Just don't expect it to shut.

[Gary406]

is it possible to put a d9 bonnet onto a d8

it can be done and it has been done, pics on this forum sumwere i think

D9 bonnet D9 slam panel D9 headlights D9 bumper

basically the complete front end from a D9 will go on a D8 with sum modifications

[FarmerPug]

would that not be the perfect 406 the looks of the D9 without all the hassle of a BSI or COM2000

[Bailes1992]

would that not be the perfect 406 the looks of the D9 without all the hassle of a BSI or COM2000

Thing is the D8 looks very agressive?
I cannot choose between them?

[FarmerPug]

Clear lights though do look quite modern. But the main issue is wheather you prefer a honeycomb or slatted grille.

[Bailes1992]

Clear lights though do look quite modern. But the main issue is wheather you prefer a honeycomb or slatted grille.

I'd love to try both Shouldn't be too hard? Just trim the grills down?

[highlander]

The D9 just looks more modern and stylish to me.

Anyway - the perfect 406 saloon/estate happens to be a D9 pre-2001 - no COM2000, and has those D9 good looks. Make it a V6, and because it's pre-2001, you miss out on the increased road tax too. And the V6 comes with the executive leather interior.

The Coupe is a different matter as there are very few exterior differences between the D8 and D9 Coupe.

[Gary406]

myself i do like the D9 better as it obviously looks more modern, but also love the look of the front end of mine with splitter (currently not fitted)

only reason i wont change to a D9 is i dont want a HDi engine

[Bailes1992]

If/When I get another 406 it will be a 1.9TD GLX.
I drop a 2.1 Lump with a Bosch pump on it and tune it.
I can put a D9 front end, bump strips and back end on it.
Being a GLX it will have all the toys the D9 has bar trip computer.
No Com2000 or BSI, nice simple 2.1 engine with lots of grunt too.

But going to have to wait

Sounds liek weve thrown this thread off quite abit though, sorry

[Gary406]

If/When I get another 406 it will be a 1.9TD GLX.
I drop a 2.1 Lump with a Bosch pump on it and tune it.
I can put a D9 front end, bump strips and back end on it.
Being a GLX it will have all the toys the D9 has bar trip computer.
No Com2000 or BSI, nice simple 2.1 engine with lots of grunt too.

But going to have to wait

Sounds liek weve thrown this thread off quite abit though, sorry

back end change would be a nightmare on itself
and the front is a massive job as well, isnt worth the hastle

[Gary406]

wen i get my next 406 it will most certainly be an SE

[Bailes1992]

If/When I get another 406 it will be a 1.9TD GLX.
I drop a 2.1 Lump with a Bosch pump on it and tune it.
I can put a D9 front end, bump strips and back end on it.
Being a GLX it will have all the toys the D9 has bar trip computer.
No Com2000 or BSI, nice simple 2.1 engine with lots of grunt too.

But going to have to wait

Sounds liek weve thrown this thread off quite abit though, sorry

back end change would be a nightmare on itself
and the front is a massive job as well, isnt worth the hastle

Wiring loom would be easy.
Wings, Slampanel, Bumper and Bonnet.
Wouldn't be that hard?
Boot would be a case of lights, bootlid and bumper?

[FarmerPug]

I prefer the HDI as an engine its modern

[Bailes1992]

I prefer the HDI as an engine its modern

Clutch fitted on my uncles 2.0 HDi = £470
Clutch fitted in the same place on my 1.9TD = £295

Hmm, Know which one I'd prefer ;)