Hey all, just sheer curiosity, I noticed after shopping on Detroit Tuned site that the bypass valve lists two options, R52 and R53. I was under the impression that they're the same, but I'm seeing they may not be. Are they physically different, or is it a function difference?

Just sheer curiosity.

 

This is what I find...

Part Number: 11617568423
Supersedes:
11617566294 (02/06/2006 — 07/19/2006)
Exchangeable retrospectively:
11614543535 (01/29/2006 — 04/11/2006)
11611501937 (03/01/2002 — 03/07/2006)

Is also used on the following vehicles:
MINI R53 - (09/2000 — 11/2006)
MINI Cabrio R52 - (11/2002 — 07/2008)
MINI JCW Challenge - ( — )

So...I would guess this one can fit all.

Motor on!

 

The bypass valve on all year R52 and R53 is the same. We sell both the DT valve and the stock valve.
I actually use the stock valve on my personal car.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/oem-min...e-r52-r53.html

 

Thanks guys! Just thought it was strange DT lists Conv and hard top if they are the same.