That's the biggest change. It can be converted if you really want to. Do a search here or post at
http://www.uniquecobra.com/. Alan Weaver (from Unique) watches that site & this one. Someone should be able to let you know how difficult it is to change, if it's that important to you. There's nothing really wrong with the old style. It just depends what you want & how much the asking price is. I don't recall the year that they changed. Maybe you already have the new front. Maybe someone else can help with that.