2003 to 2004 Model Changes?

[WiseNatcho]

Apologies if this is an obvious question or has been answered before! - Im new to btoh the forum and the world of MR2 ownership....

I have read that Toyota made some changes to the MR2 during the 2003/2004 period to include a LSD and better safety protection:

2003 (MY 2004)

Torsen (helical) limited-slip differential available as an option (C65-01B transmission)
Strengthened unibody for crash intrusion protection (resulting in 10 kg (22 lb) greater curb weight)[25]
Ride height increased approximately 1" in all markets

Does this mean that a 2003 vehicle will have these improvements or by Model Year 2004 do they mean any car registered as 04 onwards?
Im considering buying a '53 plate but am put off by the fact it may not have these features.

Thanks in advance  s:) s:)

[The Other Stu]

Do you have an import? All UK cars had LSD. It was the imports that didn't.

Have a read of this;
http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=4807
MY2003 had the 6 speed box.

[WiseNatcho]

Do you have an import? All UK cars had LSD. It was the imports that didn't.

Have a read of this;
http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=4807
MY2003 had the 6 speed box.

Thanks, had a read and it looks like if I want the extra stiffening and safety features then a '53 is out of the running :/

[shnazzle]

Late 53's if you're lucky. 2004 was a pivotal year for the bodywork/safety/stiffening

[WiseNatcho]

Late 53's if you're lucky. 2004 was a pivotal year for the bodywork/safety/stiffening

Is there any way to tell - A particular feature being present or a specific code?

[shnazzle]

hmm...No I think they were all changes to the actual chassis, so very hard to tell without ripping the car to bits.

[ChrisGB]

Late 53's if you're lucky. 2004 was a pivotal year for the bodywork/safety/stiffening

Is there any way to tell - A particular feature being present or a specific code?

The front impact intrusion strengthening is visible under the front of the car, it's obvious if you know what to look for. A trawl around the forum will show you images or the differences.

[WiseNatcho]

A trawl around the forum will show you images or the differences.

Will have a look, any advice on what terms to search for?

[ChrisGB]

A trawl around the forum will show you images or the differences.

Will have a look, any advice on what terms to search for?

Any threads with photos from under the car should help, stuff on bracing in particular.

[Essex2Visuvesi]

Do you have an import? All UK cars had LSD. It was the imports that didn't.

Have a read of this;
http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=4807
MY2003 had the 6 speed box.

I don't think it's that cut and dry.... my import has an LSD

[The Other Stu]

Do you have an import? All UK cars had LSD. It was the imports that didn't.

Have a read of this;
http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=4807
MY2003 had the 6 speed box.

I don't think it's that cut and dry.... my import has an LSD

Ah, sorry, that was unfair, you're right.
What I meant was that if it didn't have an LSD, it was almost certainly an import.

[Essex2Visuvesi]

No problem.
I think LSD was a factory option in Japan... not so sure about other countries

[alancsalt]

2004
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Late 2002 FL

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