'Long door' came in in late '97 (probably for model year '98).
The doors are 2" longer than previously. The extra length was accommodated in the bulkhead area.
The top of the dash is narrower (no room for air vents to demist screen - hence the electric screen).
This gave the necessary space to move the wheel a couple of inches forward, so compying with the regs for fitting driver airbag. Around that time the stainless steel bulkhead became standard fitting along with some other updates.

Cheers,


Graham (G4FUJ)

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