Performance exhaust and intake question

E46driver · 11-08-2012, 03:35 AM

If I install a performance exhaust and intake will that void my warranty?

CombatNinja · 11-08-2012, 04:48 AM

No. Technically, to have the Performance parts covered, they would have to be installed by a dealer. However, when is the last time you heard of someone needing warranty work on an exhaust or intake?

E46driver · 11-08-2012, 11:59 AM

So when I need to get my car service I won't have to remove the intake or exhaust? What if I got an AA tune as well?

jc5988 · 11-08-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by E46driver

So when I need to get my car service I won't have to remove the intake or exhaust? What if I got an AA tune as well?

no need, i have a tuning box from ESS, i just reprogram to stock when i visit dealer, or u can get the Simon Tool from AA does the samething.

you can go monrovia bmw, im ok with them so far. shelby is another u can go.

E46driver · 11-08-2012, 12:52 PM

Forgive me but I'm noob at this kinda stuff. If I get the tuning for my car is there a piece of hardware that remains in the car or is it just a reprogramming of the computer?

jc5988 · 11-08-2012, 01:01 PM

yes u do get a box, but you dont need to connect it all the time, you just need it when u need to switch the tune. if you wanna check out mine, just PM me im in rowland too.

Rival · 11-08-2012, 01:32 PM

dude the dealer isnt going to fuss about an air box and exhaust. The tune, maybe. But if something common goes wrong or fails they are not going to not cover it.

They would have to prove that your aftermarket airbox or exhaust caused the problem. which is impossible.

SpunkyXL · 11-08-2012, 02:15 PM

I bought my Performance Exhaust actually from the dealer and had them install it

E46driver · 11-08-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SpunkyXL

I bought my Performance Exhaust actually from the dealer and had them install it

Was purchasing and having the exhaust installed by the dealer more or about the same price of having it order and installed by a shop?

SpunkyXL · 11-09-2012, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by E46driver

Was purchasing and having the exhaust installed by the dealer more or about the same price of having it order and installed by a shop?

They had a special discount for the PE..couldnt find it cheaper anywhere

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CombatNinja Banned 46 Rep 1,556 Posts Drives: e91 328i, e90 328i, e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	No. Technically, to have the Performance parts covered, they would have to be installed by a dealer. However, when is the last time you heard of someone needing warranty work on an exhaust or intake?
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E46driver Captain 78 Rep 739 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 N51 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rowland Heights iTrader: (4)	So when I need to get my car service I won't have to remove the intake or exhaust? What if I got an AA tune as well? __________________ 2009 Alpine White E92 N51 328i Automagic \| Premium & Sport Pkg. \| Coral Red/Black Dakota Leather Interior \| M-Spor \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| Active Autowerke Headers \| BBS CH-R \| CPS Front Lip \| Performance Front Grills \| 888Concepts Custom Headlights (GONE) 2011 Alpine White E90 N55 335i Automagic
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E46driver Captain 78 Rep 739 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 N51 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Rowland Heights iTrader: (4)	Forgive me but I'm noob at this kinda stuff. If I get the tuning for my car is there a piece of hardware that remains in the car or is it just a reprogramming of the computer? __________________ 2009 Alpine White E92 N51 328i Automagic \| Premium & Sport Pkg. \| Coral Red/Black Dakota Leather Interior \| M-Spor \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| Active Autowerke Headers \| BBS CH-R \| CPS Front Lip \| Performance Front Grills \| 888Concepts Custom Headlights (GONE) 2011 Alpine White E90 N55 335i Automagic
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jc5988 Captain 91 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2010 328i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	yes u do get a box, but you dont need to connect it all the time, you just need it when u need to switch the tune. if you wanna check out mine, just PM me im in rowland too. __________________ N51- PI - PE - ESS Tuned - SSK - CDV Delete - AFE Header - B12 - Mfactory LSD
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Rival Captain 66 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 95 z28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: shytown iTrader: (0)	dude the dealer isnt going to fuss about an air box and exhaust. The tune, maybe. But if something common goes wrong or fails they are not going to not cover it. They would have to prove that your aftermarket airbox or exhaust caused the problem. which is impossible.
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11-08-2012, 02:15 PM	#8
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