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ADP · Jul 19th, 2006, 09:02 AM

Does anyone know if the LSD is standard or an extra on the S model ? and when was introduced to the earlier models or has it always been standard or an extra
Just out of curiousity

Gillian Hogarth · Jul 19th, 2006, 09:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ADP

Does anyone know if the LSD is standard or an extra on the S model ? and when was introduced to the earlier models or has it always been standard or an extra
Just out of curiousity

I think the LSD was introduced as standard on 04 models of the Cooper S. I have an 03 cooper S and definitely do not have the LSD.

minigolf · Jul 19th, 2006, 09:27 AM

It depends on the country. For example, from January 2005 builds the LSD has been standard fitment on Cooper Ss delivered to Australia at no extra charge. AFAIK it is a pretty cheap option in other markets. It may have been available in other markets a bit sooner than it was in Australia, but the LSD certainly wasn't an option at all until, at least, the latter part of 2004.

Humourl3ss · Jul 19th, 2006, 10:02 AM

It's definitely an optional extra on Canadian models.

T-bone S · Jul 19th, 2006, 11:30 AM

how can you find out whether or not you have an LSD? - build date for mine is end of october 04

Washy · Jul 19th, 2006, 11:54 AM

If my memory serves me correctly. UK models got he LSD as part of the chili pack or as a stand alone option from Jan 05 builds.

JDinho · Jul 19th, 2006, 12:06 PM

Introduced in the Model Year 2005, when the cars were facelifted. Only available on the Manual transmissions and was part of the Chili pack (admittedly for an unavoidable extra £100).

MINIAC · Jul 19th, 2006, 01:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JDinho

Introduced in the Model Year 2005, when the cars were facelifted.

Facelift occurred with July 2004 builds, but LSD wasn't available until January 2005 builds

cozzers · Jul 19th, 2006, 02:03 PM

In the UK it definitely appeared in Janaury 2005 builds onwards only (as part of Chili pack or otherwise optional). I was quite gutted at the time having waited so long for my (facelifted) September 2004 build.

Pretty sure that Jan 2005 was the earliest it appeared in any territory too.

Washy · Jul 19th, 2006, 02:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC

Facelift occurred with July 2004 builds, but LSD wasn't available until January 2005 builds

Thought so

Jul 19th, 2006, 09:02 AM	#1
ADP MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hull Local Time: 05:54 AM Posts: 99 Offline	Limited Slip Diff Does anyone know if the LSD is standard or an extra on the S model ? and when was introduced to the earlier models or has it always been standard or an extra Just out of curiousity

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minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 02:54 PM Posts: 14,017 Offline	It depends on the country. For example, from January 2005 builds the LSD has been standard fitment on Cooper Ss delivered to Australia at no extra charge. AFAIK it is a pretty cheap option in other markets. It may have been available in other markets a bit sooner than it was in Australia, but the LSD certainly wasn't an option at all until, at least, the latter part of 2004. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Humourl3ss Now With More Cowbell Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada City Local Time: 12:54 AM Posts: 1,767 Offline	It's definitely an optional extra on Canadian models. Global Moderator

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T-bone S MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2006 Location: Berkshire Local Time: 04:54 AM Posts: 571 Offline	how can you find out whether or not you have an LSD? - build date for mine is end of october 04 MY05 MINI COOPER S - DS/B - GTT OPTIMISED- THANKS FOR THE RIDE - ENTER THE R56 JCW

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Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:54 AM Posts: 18,250 Offline	If my memory serves me correctly. UK models got he LSD as part of the chili pack or as a stand alone option from Jan 05 builds. Black to the future....

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Jul 19th, 2006, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gillian Hogarth MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scotland Local Time: 04:54 AM Posts: 84 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ADP Does anyone know if the LSD is standard or an extra on the S model ? and when was introduced to the earlier models or has it always been standard or an extra Just out of curiousity I think the LSD was introduced as standard on 04 models of the Cooper S. I have an 03 cooper S and definitely do not have the LSD.

Jul 19th, 2006, 12:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
JDinho JCWaiting! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: W Sussex Local Time: 05:54 AM Posts: 272 Offline	Introduced in the Model Year 2005, when the cars were facelifted. Only available on the Manual transmissions and was part of the Chili pack (admittedly for an unavoidable extra £100).

Jul 19th, 2006, 01:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 09:54 PM Posts: 8,161 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by JDinho Introduced in the Model Year 2005, when the cars were facelifted. Facelift occurred with July 2004 builds, but LSD wasn't available until January 2005 builds

Jul 19th, 2006, 02:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
cozzers MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SW London Local Time: 05:54 AM Posts: 124 Offline	In the UK it definitely appeared in Janaury 2005 builds onwards only (as part of Chili pack or otherwise optional). I was quite gutted at the time having waited so long for my (facelifted) September 2004 build. Pretty sure that Jan 2005 was the earliest it appeared in any territory too.

Jul 19th, 2006, 02:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:54 AM Posts: 18,250 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC Facelift occurred with July 2004 builds, but LSD wasn't available until January 2005 builds Thought so Black to the future....

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