2003 S-Type R vs. '05 and up

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10-22-2012, 09:23 AM

Cambo

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Other things different from 05 to 03

Bonnet is steel on 03, alloy on 05
Staggered rears on 05's?
Different bumpers & inserts

What else?

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10-22-2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Cambo351

Other things different from 05 to 03

Bonnet is steel on 03, alloy on 05
Staggered rears on 05's?
Different bumpers & inserts

What else?

03s had the staggered wheels, but I am not sure when they went from 18s to 19s

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10-22-2012, 10:47 AM

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Would be the advantage of blocking the coolant line?

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10-23-2012, 09:48 AM

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It bypasses the coolant line that runs under the supercharger, effectively eliminating the need for a costly repair but it appears to have some very notable drawbacks.

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10-23-2012, 06:07 PM

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Ditto. If bypassed, cold weather may impair safe operation of the throttle body. OP, bypass under s/c coolant line to TB during warm weather, then let's see if anything happens? Again, Mafioso (Texas) claimed more power with loss of a few mpg. Anyone in touch with Mafioso...pleae tell him to return my front CATS struts.

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