Body Differences between 818 S and R

[POLO_GT]

Hello,

I really like the new 818 kit, and going to try and buy one in the near future.
I am trying to compare the body panels on the S and R models, and can't tell if the sides are different or the same.
I don't know if the paint job is just making it appear different.

I love the way the R model looks, but a full windshield will make the car much more usable.

Does the S and R share the same exterior body panels?

Thanks,

[wallace18]

I am 99% sure they share the same body panels.

[longislandwrx]

same. rear decklid needs to be modified to fit the roll cage but that's about it.

[D Clary]

I was curious about that also, do the doors on the 818r open? there is an additional bar from the roll cage that would kind of block it.

[longislandwrx]

They don't open, the frame has no hinge provisions.

[mrvwcastner]

Per conversation last week with FFR rear decklid is one piece on 818R instead of 2 pieces. Doorskins don't open, but are not part of quarter.

2 fenders
2 doorskins
2 quarter pannels
1 rear deckllid
1 hood
1 front nose piece
1 rear tail piece

front windshield can be swapped from race to street version, but when I asked if it was quick swap answer was not really (guess that means decision needs to be made b4 getting to the track). Thermoplastic panels still in development, not 100% guaranteed to be made.