Who is running downpipes and still have their car under warranty?

Malaka1 · 08-09-2009, 06:55 AM

I really want to get a set of downpipes, but I am just worried about the warranty.. I have read just about every thread on this topic, but everyone pretty much says that they will void your warranty.

So are there any people out there with downpipes who still have their car covered under warranty?

Borsig · 08-09-2009, 07:02 AM

BMW likes to void warranty it seems. Hell people are afraid to hardwire a damn sat radio tuner.

Catless downs are a sure way for them to do it... Thats why Im going with the VK FMIC, A Stett CAI, piggyback tune and Flanged custom exhaust. I'll even be taking my boost gauge out for service.

Not going to give the bastards a reason. If you are under warranty, my opinion is, only install what you can remove in your garage or driveway in an 8 hour day.

Im not stupid. My HPFP WILL fail. And Im not going to pay for it becasue they find a performance mod.

GreenPlease · 08-09-2009, 07:27 AM

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Borsig · 08-09-2009, 07:35 AM

The ONLY thing that concerns me is if it fails on a road trip, which I do about 4-5 times a year, 1000 miles round trip. I cant remove mods on the road- This is my only concern.

However hopefully the HPFP will give me fair warning before it goes...

Hoog_23 · 08-09-2009, 09:40 AM

Has anyone actually gotten 'stuck' when their HPFP goes? I thought it was just extended cranking to start.

bolty · 08-09-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoog_23

Has anyone actually gotten 'stuck' when their HPFP goes? I thought it was just extended cranking to start.

People have had their pump fail while on the highway traveling at the speed of light.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 08-09-2009, 09:58 AM

I have ar design catless pipes and had my turbos replaced due to waste gate rattle under warranty with the pipes on the car. No issues...

Mike

Terrance28 · 08-09-2009, 10:39 AM

Damn Borsig looks like you are really scared of the HPFP haha.

SV Concepts III · 08-09-2009, 11:32 AM

Running Riss Racing Catless DPs on our 335 and 135 still under warranty. I actually had the dealer complement me on the mods.

Borsig · 08-09-2009, 11:47 AM

maybe I should call the dealer.

I mean if my HPFP goes or I have a turbo issue.... They COULD void it.

SD135i · 08-09-2009, 12:03 PM

Triple A... AAA...

Everyone should have this if they are modding their car. If I break down they will come get my car and tow it up to 200 miles.

UndergroundEuros · 08-09-2009, 12:07 PM

I have dps and warranty and I go to b*****n and they still do all my warranty stuff. They kinda mod friendly tho. Just make friends with your SA

SD135i · 08-09-2009, 12:13 PM

I would be more concerned about an aftermarket intake affecting my warranty than my dps.

DPS are at the end of the line... the only thing they can arguably damage would be the pieces after them... the exhaust? Give me 1 example where BMW has completely voided the power train warranty on a bmw with dps... No way.

Tune, meth, and intake will come out when I have service.. the FMIC and dps aren't coming out for anything less than major warranty work.

M3R1 · 08-09-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SD135i

Triple A... AAA...

Everyone should have this if they are modding their car. If I break down they will come get my car and tow it up to 200 miles.

I drive an 09' with roadside assistance, and still renew my AAA. If I break down AAA gets my call...

GeorgiaTech335coupe · 08-09-2009, 01:01 PM

I know someone who got their HPFP replaced under warranty with their downpipes on the car.

08-09-2009, 06:55 AM	#1
Malaka1 General 104 Rep 919 Posts Drives: F30 335i 6MT Black Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL iTrader: (6)	Who is running downpipes and still have their car under warranty? I really want to get a set of downpipes, but I am just worried about the warranty.. I have read just about every thread on this topic, but everyone pretty much says that they will void your warranty. So are there any people out there with downpipes who still have their car covered under warranty?
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08-09-2009, 07:02 AM	#2
Borsig Captain 52 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '09 335i ///M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	BMW likes to void warranty it seems. Hell people are afraid to hardwire a damn sat radio tuner. Catless downs are a sure way for them to do it... Thats why Im going with the VK FMIC, A Stett CAI, piggyback tune and Flanged custom exhaust. I'll even be taking my boost gauge out for service. Not going to give the bastards a reason. If you are under warranty, my opinion is, only install what you can remove in your garage or driveway in an 8 hour day. Im not stupid. My HPFP WILL fail. And Im not going to pay for it becasue they find a performance mod.
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08-09-2009, 07:27 AM	#3
GreenPlease Lieutenant Colonel 129 Rep 1,629 Posts Drives: BMW 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando Florida iTrader: (2)	^
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08-09-2009, 07:35 AM	#4
Borsig Captain 52 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '09 335i ///M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	The ONLY thing that concerns me is if it fails on a road trip, which I do about 4-5 times a year, 1000 miles round trip. I cant remove mods on the road- This is my only concern. However hopefully the HPFP will give me fair warning before it goes...
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08-09-2009, 09:40 AM	#5
Hoog_23 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 291 Posts Drives: 335i/535i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (4)	Has anyone actually gotten 'stuck' when their HPFP goes? I thought it was just extended cranking to start.
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08-09-2009, 09:58 AM	#7
Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 4919 Rep 115,980 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	I have ar design catless pipes and had my turbos replaced due to waste gate rattle under warranty with the pipes on the car. No issues... Mike
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08-09-2009, 10:39 AM	#8
Terrance28 Brigadier General 109 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Damn Borsig looks like you are really scared of the HPFP haha. __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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08-09-2009, 11:32 AM	#9
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Running Riss Racing Catless DPs on our 335 and 135 still under warranty. I actually had the dealer complement me on the mods.
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08-09-2009, 11:47 AM	#10
Borsig Captain 52 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '09 335i ///M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	maybe I should call the dealer. I mean if my HPFP goes or I have a turbo issue.... They COULD void it.
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08-09-2009, 12:03 PM	#11
SD135i aka Trevorsd 6 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2009 135i AT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Triple A... AAA... Everyone should have this if they are modding their car. If I break down they will come get my car and tow it up to 200 miles. __________________ JB3 2.0 Beta 18 ohm\| BMS DCI \| BT Tool \| BMS Tuning Guage \| BMS o2 Fix \| BMS Stage 3 Chip Burner AR Design CL DPs \|Helix FMIC \| KDW2s \| H&R Sport Springs \| 3M 35% Tint Coolingmist CMGS Progressive/Fail Safe Meth Kit w/Flow Sensor
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08-09-2009, 12:07 PM	#12
UndergroundEuros Banned 41 Rep 1,221 Posts Drives: 335I Alphina White Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (9)	I have dps and warranty and I go to b*****n and they still do all my warranty stuff. They kinda mod friendly tho. Just make friends with your SA
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08-09-2009, 12:13 PM	#13
SD135i aka Trevorsd 6 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2009 135i AT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	I would be more concerned about an aftermarket intake affecting my warranty than my dps. DPS are at the end of the line... the only thing they can arguably damage would be the pieces after them... the exhaust? Give me 1 example where BMW has completely voided the power train warranty on a bmw with dps... No way. Tune, meth, and intake will come out when I have service.. the FMIC and dps aren't coming out for anything less than major warranty work. __________________ JB3 2.0 Beta 18 ohm\| BMS DCI \| BT Tool \| BMS Tuning Guage \| BMS o2 Fix \| BMS Stage 3 Chip Burner AR Design CL DPs \|Helix FMIC \| KDW2s \| H&R Sport Springs \| 3M 35% Tint Coolingmist CMGS Progressive/Fail Safe Meth Kit w/Flow Sensor
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08-09-2009, 01:01 PM	#15
GeorgiaTech335coupe Lieutenant Colonel 76 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: Black BMW 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I know someone who got their HPFP replaced under warranty with their downpipes on the car. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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