R50/53 How to see if it's a real jcw kiy
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What year car you have? I noticed you posted in Gen1 before but that question would lead one to think you had a later model.
Put you VIN into a decoder, see Item 0004 in the thread below.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...questions.html
Put you VIN into a decoder, see Item 0004 in the thread below.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...questions.html
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Use a bmw vin decoder, a factory JCW (2005/2006 only for r53) will have these options minimum.
S2TAA Differential lock 25%
S3ALA John Cooper Works Kit
dealer installed cars probably do not have the LSD, but may have the ported head, injectors & airbox. The airbox is obvious there's a flap on the back side you can reach in and feel with your hand. JCW injectors are light blue cap vs regular S brown/tan cap also easy to see. The head not sure if there's a easy way to tell
S2TAA Differential lock 25%
S3ALA John Cooper Works Kit
dealer installed cars probably do not have the LSD, but may have the ported head, injectors & airbox. The airbox is obvious there's a flap on the back side you can reach in and feel with your hand. JCW injectors are light blue cap vs regular S brown/tan cap also easy to see. The head not sure if there's a easy way to tell
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Since the JCW Package option (3AL) wasn't available until November 2005 builds, this only applies to 2006 models
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I think all the changes were at the same time, with the facelift
who said anything about aftermarket parts, it's oem stuff that changed too, dont try to put a facelift jcw catback onto a pre facelift without a welder handy
clutch sensor, wiring harness, shifter bushing, 3 piece to 1 piece dash, trim changes on dash, kombi module, bc1 module, seat sensor setup, exhaust hangers, probably more that's poorly documented but those are all the things that have already gave me headaches
retrofitting cruise control was fun, even the bmw docs sucked I had to find german ones and translate it
who said anything about aftermarket parts, it's oem stuff that changed too, dont try to put a facelift jcw catback onto a pre facelift without a welder handy
clutch sensor, wiring harness, shifter bushing, 3 piece to 1 piece dash, trim changes on dash, kombi module, bc1 module, seat sensor setup, exhaust hangers, probably more that's poorly documented but those are all the things that have already gave me headaches
retrofitting cruise control was fun, even the bmw docs sucked I had to find german ones and translate it