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Install a 03 Tower Strut Brace on an 08 ?

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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Anybody know if a forward Strut Tower Brace from a 2003 MCS will correctly install on a 2008 MCS?

Are the bolt patterns the same?

Is the distance between the towers identical? Same orientation?
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Default RE: Install a 03 Tower Strut Brace on an 08 ?

an 03 will fit this :
Fits 2002-2006 R50 MINI Cooper and R53 MINI Cooper S, and 2005-2008 R52 MINI Convertibles.
The 08 hardtops have different numbers in the catalogs so there must be a difference
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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hmmm... too bad. Many thanks for the info.
 
Old May 22, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Adding a DIY article for anyone looking to install an aftermarket strut tower brace to their MINI Cooper: Pelican Technical Article: MINI Cooper - Strut Bar Installation

-Jorge
 
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