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R50/53 06 or 06.5? how to tell?

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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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06 or 06.5? how to tell?

can any one tell me how to figure out if my car is a 2006 or a 2006.5(made after august)

looking to order spacers but the size of the lugs changed between the half year.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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On the rear of the driver's door column near the lock you will find the year and month of production on a sticker. You could always look up your VIN number and that will tell you if the door sill has been repainted
 
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Old Nov 10, 2010 | 04:43 AM
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Since you have a very specfic reason for a single piece of info, simply measure your lugs/studs...take one off, and simply check to see if a " standard" size lug bolt/nut will fit on it from an auto parts store...
Often mini reports a date for a change over, but a few cars, either due to the car getting extra work at the factory or other issues will sometmes meet the earlier/later standard...so if your date is anywhere close, do a physical check!
 
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