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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Build date & performance mods,please help?

I am a tad confused.I have been looking to buy a few parts for my Mini S but what stops me is most vendors have a list of years to order from or for.

My main concern is my build date is 11/03.On my title it states its an 04.I am wanting to buy a short shifter but I am unsure what one I would need to buy to have it fit my car.

ANy help would be awesome.


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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Mini did a facelift in 04 so any part that is stated before 06/04 will work on you car. If no date is mentioned it would be for all pre 07.

Cutover from model year to model year is usually 10/xx so an 11/03 would be called an o4.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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The other question I had is about my exhaust hangers.I am wanting to swap my Dinan muffler out for the Invidia catback but I am unsure what one to order because of my build date.

Thanks again for your time.


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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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A good place to check for things like that is RealOEM. See http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...89&hg=18&fg=20

Note how it states in the Up To column 01/2004. That tells me all R53's built until 01/2004 use a different version then those after. Using that info and knowing the build date of 11/03 I'd go with the earlier model from Invidia.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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gnatster you friggin rock!!!

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