///M Strut Brace NOT Standard on '02 M3s?

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Ok, I know that the ///M strut brace are NOT standard on 2001 M3s but did not realize that the 2002s don't have them standard also.  Is this true?  I'm in the market for a used M3 and I've noticed from seeing tbree 2002s without the strut braces. I thought all post-01 M3s came standard with the strut braces.  

  From 36 to 4/50
DSC/ABS unit moved from rear left of engine compartment under the brake fluid reservoir (leaving large empty space).
Aluminum Trim added as an option
DVD Navigation replaces CD-ROM Navigation
In-Dash CD Player available for Navigation equipped cars
Revised HVAC controls
Topaz Blue Metallic amp; Steel Gray Metallic dropped from standard colors
Mystic Blue Metallic amp; Silver Gray Metallic added as standard colors
LED Tail Lights (mid year)
Trunk Handle extended (mid year) 2003 to 2004
BMW Assist (BMW version of OnStar)
Square rear view mirror with BMW Assist and Fin at the back of the roof 2004 to 2005
Laguna Seca Blue and Oxford Green Metallic discontinued
Alcantara available as a standard option
Eucalyptus Malt Wood Trim available as a standard option
Competition (try not to laugh) package (ZCP) added including 19" CSL "style wheels", Alcantara steering wheel and hand brake, aluminum interior trim, slightly larger (front) cross drilled rotors, M track mode for DSC, modified suspension and steering ratio, cruise control deleted. Available starting with 12/04 production.
Interlagos Blue Metallic added for ZCP equipped cars only  

  that explains a lot. thanks.  

  Mine got it. It's a 04/2002 build date.
///Michael.  

  mine doesn't have it...03/02 build date