JCW Lower Grille Difference (Hardtop vs. Convertible)

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Old 01-16-2023, 01:40 PM
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Lower Grille Difference (Hardtop vs. Convertible)

Does anyone know why the difference between the lower grille's on the Hardtop and the Convertible?



 
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Good catch, noticed in your screenshot the hardtop was a European plate and the conv looks like USA plate (Marin)
I checked the Italian site and it doesn't show that "brace" on the convertible, the USA site does show the "brace" on the main page but not in the configurator?

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Yes the convertibles will always have more braces Vs the hardtop.
 
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