Would installing coilovers void BMW 50k Warranty? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

mrwma237 · 01-28-2008, 12:05 PM

I'm interested in putting on coilovers for my new 335i. However, I tend to put on a lot of miles on my car being that this 335i would be my commute ride. Therefore, I am relying on the BMW 50k warranty (also purchased additional warranty 100k).

Would adding KW's void any type of warranty?

Thanks.

!Xoible · 01-28-2008, 12:10 PM

they will void your stock shocks/springs warranty. but shouldnt void your engine's warranty for example... dealer might tell you that but it's BS

do it man, dont worry about it...

stressdoc · 01-28-2008, 12:11 PM

Only to the areas affected by the mod. For example, if your HPFP goes south, no SA would ever blame that on the CO's. But some dealers get squirrelly around cars with any mods, I guess on the logic that you might be abusing your car. As with most things BMW, go and have a chat with your SA. See what they advise. If their pricing is reasonable, have them install the CO's, maybe with a special after-hours arrangement with one of the techs that the SA wants to toss a bone to.

BayAreaE92 · 01-28-2008, 12:15 PM

Legally your waranty is protected because the addition of the coilovers invovles no direct engine mods, but as Mantis mentioned BMW be reluctant to cover your suspension.

mrwma237 · 01-28-2008, 12:15 PM

awesome.

thank you.

PsyD4Me · 01-28-2008, 04:34 PM

well, technically they can void other components connected to the suspension.
Steering rack, bushing, control arms...you name it.
Depends on your dealer.

Ron@Modbargains · 01-30-2008, 02:06 AM

I think everyone pretty much covered it. No doesnt void warranty - just parts directly related to part modified. And be aware of the 'jerk' dealerships -I've personlly dealt with quite a few.

BMW DIET · 01-30-2008, 03:26 AM

yeaaaah!!!

SV Concepts III · 01-30-2008, 05:27 PM

One thing that was not mentioned is the SEMA Legislation that protects you. Make sure to read the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Warranty_Act

iKON · 02-04-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

One thing that was not mentioned is the SEMA Legislation that protects you. Make sure to read the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Warranty_Act

interesting.. thank you.

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mrwma237 Polytech Trooper Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 310 Posts: 179 iTrader: (0)	Would installing coilovers void BMW 50k Warranty? I'm interested in putting on coilovers for my new 335i. However, I tend to put on a lot of miles on my car being that this 335i would be my commute ride. Therefore, I am relying on the BMW 50k warranty (also purchased additional warranty 100k). Would adding KW's void any type of warranty? Thanks. __________________ Drive w/ Passion Bucket!
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01-28-2008, 12:11 PM	#3
stressdoc Moderator Drives: 335 E90 ZSP+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MO Posts: 9,341 iTrader: (0)	Only to the areas affected by the mod. For example, if your HPFP goes south, no SA would ever blame that on the CO's. But some dealers get squirrelly around cars with any mods, I guess on the logic that you might be abusing your car. As with most things BMW, go and have a chat with your SA. See what they advise. If their pricing is reasonable, have them install the CO's, maybe with a special after-hours arrangement with one of the techs that the SA wants to toss a bone to. __________________ My not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Quaife, BMW Perf & M3 suspension, V5, M-sport, ... Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279

01-28-2008, 12:15 PM	#5
mrwma237 Polytech Trooper Drives: 2008 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 310 Posts: 179 iTrader: (0)	awesome. thank you. __________________ Drive w/ Passion Bucket!

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PsyD4Me Surf Caster Extraordinaire Drives: '09 G37xS (commuter) '08 R32 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Under your bed Posts: 665 iTrader: (2)	well, technically they can void other components connected to the suspension. Steering rack, bushing, control arms...you name it. Depends on your dealer. __________________ 335i gone!

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BMW DIET Captain Drives: 2007/330coupe/silv/BBSch Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dubai Posts: 806 iTrader: (0)	yeaaaah!!! __________________ Let me see your grillz!!!

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!Xoible Banned Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . Posts: 46,045 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [3.50] 2007 335i [4.50] 2008 528i [4.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [4.00]	they will void your stock shocks/springs warranty. but shouldnt void your engine's warranty for example... dealer might tell you that but it's BS do it man, dont worry about it...

01-28-2008, 12:15 PM	#4
BayAreaE92 First Lieutenant Drives: 91' 850i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 374 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1991 850i [0.00] 2007 328i Coupe [0.00]	Legally your waranty is protected because the addition of the coilovers invovles no direct engine mods, but as Mantis mentioned BMW be reluctant to cover your suspension.

01-30-2008, 02:06 AM	#7
Ron@Modbargains Drives: 996TT/ae86 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd #C, La Habra, CA 90631 Posts: 2,204 iTrader: (3)	I think everyone pretty much covered it. No doesnt void warranty - just parts directly related to part modified. And be aware of the 'jerk' dealerships -I've personlly dealt with quite a few.

01-30-2008, 05:27 PM	#9
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	One thing that was not mentioned is the SEMA Legislation that protects you. Make sure to read the Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson-Moss_Warranty_Act

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