G37x sedan mods
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G37x sedan mods
I was planning to install some light modifications to my car like maybe lowering the car, changing the rims, installing body kits or installing air intakes. However, the salesman at the dealership was telling me that doing any kind of mods to the car can void it's warranty. So could you tell me what mods can I do without voiding the warranty?
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Modifications can't void your warranty unless they are the direct cause of the issue. For instance, if your starter stops working, and they try to blame it on an intake or exhaust, the are trying to weasel out of fixing it. Now if your engine hydrolocked because your Stillen or Takeda intake sucked up too much water, that's another story.
Appearance mods (wheels, body parts, etc) will not void any warranties.
Lowering the car is always the biggest concern for warranty issues. The dealer will ALWAYS pin something because the car is lower. Has happened to me in the past but it was resolved my VW headquarters.
All in all, I wouldn't be too worried about the basic mods you want to do. It's a completely different story if you slam your car on its ***** and drive around town.
Appearance mods (wheels, body parts, etc) will not void any warranties.
Lowering the car is always the biggest concern for warranty issues. The dealer will ALWAYS pin something because the car is lower. Has happened to me in the past but it was resolved my VW headquarters.
All in all, I wouldn't be too worried about the basic mods you want to do. It's a completely different story if you slam your car on its ***** and drive around town.
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With an AWD it's very important to keep any tire/wheel changes very close to the diameter of your OEM size. You can go w/ bigger wheels & wider tires but the diameters have to be real close. Some members w/ X models have reported issues at speeds over 80mph when they have diameters over 1% different. So keeping your new tires within 1% diameter variance should be your goal.
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I was planning to install some light modifications to my car like maybe lowering the car, changing the rims, installing body kits or installing air intakes. However, the salesman at the dealership was telling me that doing any kind of mods to the car can void it's warranty. So could you tell me what mods can I do without voiding the warranty?
With an AWD it's very important to keep any tire/wheel changes very close to the diameter of your OEM size. You can go w/ bigger wheels & wider tires but the diameters have to be real close. Some members w/ X models have reported issues at speeds over 80mph when they have diameters over 1% different. So keeping your new tires within 1% diameter variance should be your goal.
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I have swift springs, and I already want to get coils. I'm curious to see what Tunerz store comes up with regarding BC coils with swift springs and rubber top hats.
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Will using 'aftermarket' or recycled parts void my warranty?
No. An 'aftermarket' part is a part made by a company other than the vehicle manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer. A 'recycled' part is a part that was made for and installed in a new vehicle by the manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer, and later removed from the vehicle and made available for resale or reuse. Simply using an aftermarket or recycled part does not void your warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket or recycled part. Still, if it turns out that the aftermarket or recycled part was itself defective or wasn't installed correctly, and it causes damage to another part that is covered under the warranty, the manufacturer or dealer has the right to deny coverage for that part and charge you for any repairs. The FTC says the manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket or recycled part caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverag
Will using 'aftermarket' or recycled parts void my warranty?
No. An 'aftermarket' part is a part made by a company other than the vehicle manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer. A 'recycled' part is a part that was made for and installed in a new vehicle by the manufacturer or the original equipment manufacturer, and later removed from the vehicle and made available for resale or reuse. Simply using an aftermarket or recycled part does not void your warranty. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act makes it illegal for companies to void your warranty or deny coverage under the warranty simply because you used an aftermarket or recycled part. Still, if it turns out that the aftermarket or recycled part was itself defective or wasn't installed correctly, and it causes damage to another part that is covered under the warranty, the manufacturer or dealer has the right to deny coverage for that part and charge you for any repairs. The FTC says the manufacturer or dealer must show that the aftermarket or recycled part caused the need for repairs before denying warranty coverag
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I just got the car last week and it's brand new right now. Would it be a good idea to mod the car right away or should I wait atleast 6months or a year before doing anything to the car? One more thing if I install aftermarket products will I have to spend a lot of time after the car, like taking it to a showroom to get serviced more often or will the maintenance cost go up? I'm beginning college and won't be able to spend too much time or money after cars. Sorry for my noobish question but our driver always used to maintain our cars so never got to learn anything.
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I just got the car last week and it's brand new right now. Would it be a good idea to mod the car right away or should I wait atleast 6months or a year before doing anything to the car? One more thing if I install aftermarket products will I have to spend a lot of time after the car, like taking it to a showroom to get serviced more often or will the maintenance cost go up? I'm beginning college and won't be able to spend too much time or money after cars. Sorry for my noobish question but our driver always used to maintain our cars so never got to learn anything.