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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 07:33 AM
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My MCS has a build date of 09/03. It was sold as a 2004. My question is, if I purchase an exhaust system should it be for an 02/03 build or a 04+ Build. I was told the breakoff point was somewhere in 03.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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Come on guys, help me out...
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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04' You have a 2004 Model Year, which means you have the 04' Model Year changes. There are somethings that change mid-year, but then it would say a build date of 02/2003 saying, anything built after Feburary 2003.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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I have a 10/03 built 04 Cooper S and I bought an exhaust for 04...

WRONG... I had the old 03 hangers so my friend and I got out the torch and modified them. Best bet... check with someone local that has an 02 or 03 and see if your hangers are the same...
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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The exhaust hanger change took place in January 2004.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank Matyja
My MCS has a build date of 09/03. It was sold as a 2004. My question is, if I purchase an exhaust system should it be for an 02/03 build or a 04+ Build. I was told the breakoff point was somewhere in 03.

Just buy the ALTA then it wont matter which it is.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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Sorry, it appears that I was wrong. Hope you didn't order before the others gave the correct answer.
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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Thanks to all. You guys are great!
 
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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no I didn't..that's ok. I had ordered a 03 style exhaust so it appears I'm safe. Thanks
 
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