should I remove scoops prior to service?

FotiosF90M5 · 10-26-2008, 01:51 PM

What do you guys think? Im sure they can say it will cause water to get into the intake and that it might void the warranty or something gay like that. It goes in for service on tues. and I also need to remove jb3 before I forget...lol
also, it might make them dig deeper because of the scoops. Do you guys agree or am I paranoid? thanks in advance.

NRG · 10-26-2008, 01:58 PM

I wouldn't worry about the scoops nor the drop-in, unless it rains that day. Just take out the tune and you're good.

FotiosF90M5 · 10-26-2008, 02:01 PM

It seems my dealer is sort of out of the loop as far as mods go. When I talk to them they give me the vibe that they dont know or care about any of the mods people do. The tune is coming out for sure. My biggest fear is bmw putting in a puma case if something happened to the car and a field engineer looking at it. then I could be screwed. luckily my car has been flawless for close to 30k miles.

Terrance28 · 10-26-2008, 02:11 PM

Off topic but what do you guys think about removing a boost gauge for service? Yay or nay?

FotiosF90M5 · 10-26-2008, 02:13 PM

not sure...good question. Im putting mine in in a week or so and Im wondering the same thing. Cant you just say you have it to monitor boost for the best fuel economy? Plus a boost gauge is just a little funner.

BES335xi · 10-26-2008, 02:24 PM

Take 'em off... what u got to lose.

NRG · 10-26-2008, 02:47 PM

I wouldn't worry about the scoops/drop-in unless it rains and sucks the water in, since you're not modifying/removing any of the stock components, minus the filter. And yes, I would definatly remove the boost gauge since you're taping into the vacuum lines, witch can lead to all sorts of problems. Imo don't give them ANY reasons.

kptaylor · 10-26-2008, 03:02 PM

Depends. What are you taking it in for? Just oil?

ATSR · 10-26-2008, 03:25 PM

Your dealer might be cool right now, but I've seen that they will always make a note if you have any mods and then if something breaks they will use it against you.

Better be safe than sorry...

Makushr1 · 10-26-2008, 03:27 PM

If you have to ask, just take it off, that's the rule of thumb.

AV9 · 10-26-2008, 06:18 PM

i havent removed my scoops for service and they're red! so i'm sure you'd be ok

10-26-2008, 01:51 PM	#1
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 770 Rep 7,108 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	should I remove scoops prior to service? What do you guys think? Im sure they can say it will cause water to get into the intake and that it might void the warranty or something gay like that. It goes in for service on tues. and I also need to remove jb3 before I forget...lol also, it might make them dig deeper because of the scoops. Do you guys agree or am I paranoid? thanks in advance. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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10-26-2008, 01:58 PM	#2
NRG Lieutenant Colonel 36 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal QC iTrader: (5)	I wouldn't worry about the scoops nor the drop-in, unless it rains that day. Just take out the tune and you're good. __________________ Retired: 2005 N52 E90 330i Sport 6AT Retired: 2007 N54 E92 335i Sport 6AT Current: 2012 M57 E70 X5 xDrive35D
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10-26-2008, 02:01 PM	#3
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 770 Rep 7,108 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	It seems my dealer is sort of out of the loop as far as mods go. When I talk to them they give me the vibe that they dont know or care about any of the mods people do. The tune is coming out for sure. My biggest fear is bmw putting in a puma case if something happened to the car and a field engineer looking at it. then I could be screwed. luckily my car has been flawless for close to 30k miles. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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10-26-2008, 02:11 PM	#4
Terrance28 Brigadier General 109 Rep 3,334 Posts Drives: Crimson Red E92 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (17)	Off topic but what do you guys think about removing a boost gauge for service? Yay or nay? __________________ Mods list got too long, lets just say more than enough.
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10-26-2008, 02:13 PM	#5
FotiosF90M5 ///M Specialist South Shore BMW 770 Rep 7,108 Posts Drives: 2021 M5 Comp BHG/Silverstone Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Shore, MA iTrader: (62)	not sure...good question. Im putting mine in in a week or so and Im wondering the same thing. Cant you just say you have it to monitor boost for the best fuel economy? Plus a boost gauge is just a little funner. __________________ 2021 M5 COMPETITION LCI Brands Hatch Gray on SIlverstone, carbon roof, comp wheels, Mperf splitter, carbon pro spoiler, carbon diffuser , carbon paddles, executive pkg. Dinan HAS, RaceChip, dinan spacers, FC stud kit, etc
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10-26-2008, 02:24 PM	#6
BES335xi Colonel 83 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: FBO+ N54xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 03/07 E90 335xi [1.00]	Take 'em off... what u got to lose. __________________ JB4+usb \| P3 Vent Boost Gauge v2 \| BMS OCC \| BMS DCI \| AMS FMIC \| AR xi CL DP's \| BT Tool \| Edibias/NCSExpert/INPA BMW Coding \| Cyba Quad Exhaust tips \| M-Tech Rear & M3 Front Bumper \| Red Cyba Air Scoops \| Blacklines \| Vinyl Overlays \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| Matte Black Grilles \| LED Side Mirrors \| Rear Euro Fogs \| etc.. .
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10-26-2008, 02:47 PM	#7
NRG Lieutenant Colonel 36 Rep 1,658 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 35d Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal QC iTrader: (5)	I wouldn't worry about the scoops/drop-in unless it rains and sucks the water in, since you're not modifying/removing any of the stock components, minus the filter. And yes, I would definatly remove the boost gauge since you're taping into the vacuum lines, witch can lead to all sorts of problems. Imo don't give them ANY reasons. __________________ Retired: 2005 N52 E90 330i Sport 6AT Retired: 2007 N54 E92 335i Sport 6AT Current: 2012 M57 E70 X5 xDrive35D
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10-26-2008, 03:02 PM	#8
kptaylor First Lieutenant 6 Rep 322 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PHX, AZ iTrader: (0)	Depends. What are you taking it in for? Just oil?
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10-26-2008, 03:25 PM	#9
ATSR Captain 43 Rep 852 Posts Drives: 1977 Honda Civic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wellington, FL iTrader: (0)	Your dealer might be cool right now, but I've seen that they will always make a note if you have any mods and then if something breaks they will use it against you. Better be safe than sorry...
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10-26-2008, 03:27 PM	#10
Makushr1 Lieutenant 114 Rep 480 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Auto Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (2)	If you have to ask, just take it off, that's the rule of thumb. __________________ 2008 Montego Blue E90 ll Custom K&N Dual Cone Intake ll Aluminum OEM Pedals ll 25% Tint ll M3 Spoiler To Do (Cosmetic): Black Line lights, Lux 4.0 Angel Eyes, 19" CSL HyperBlack To Do (Performance): Exhaust (still undecided which brand), SSTT, FMIC (unsure what type)
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10-26-2008, 06:18 PM	#11
AV9 Brigadier General 137 Rep 4,314 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC/SD iTrader: (7)	i havent removed my scoops for service and they're red! so i'm sure you'd be ok
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