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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Hood Conversion

So I need to get a new hood to replace my damaged one and I have the opportunity to get an S model one, which from my searching around I hear will fit no problem apart from needing an S grill.

My question is the hood says it fits S models from 2002-2008. Mine is an 08 but I thought that the body styles changed after 06. Does it sound right that this will be compatible 02-08?

Thanks in advanced!!
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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i think the later years is the convertible version, so it wont fit
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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So the previous generation of convertible S carried over into the R56 generation?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:11 PM
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1st gen R52's were made until 08 then they changed to the R57
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 04:12 PM
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the convertibles stayed supercharged up to 08. so yeah.
i would bet 99.9% sure that the hood wouldnt fit if it says it will fit an 02
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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But if he has an 08' R56, why is he looking at the part number for an R52/3 bonnet ?

Wont an R56 bonnet from an 09' S model fit ?
 
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Old Jun 23, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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Yeah it will. But if it says 02-X it's not going to. Just find a newer one.
 
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