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Does an Aftermarket Intake void the Warranty?
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10-12-2009, 03:03 PM | #1 |
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Does an Aftermarket Intake void the Warranty?
I'm only at about 40k, so I've got the remaining 10k of the standard factory w/ maintenance, plus I have the 100k BMW Certified warranty. I just installed the Fujita F5 Air short ram intake. What affect will that have on my warranty? Do I need to take it off when I take the vehicle in (aka - will the people in service make a note that an aftermarket intake system was installed and have it on file if something fails down the road)?
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10-12-2009, 03:54 PM | #2 | |
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I personally have a modified fujita intake, but when I take it to the dealer I always put my stock back in to eliminate the hassle. Better safe then sorry, spend 10 mins to swap it before you go |
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10-12-2009, 05:10 PM | #4 |
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its so easy taking the intakes in an out that it is a better idea just to take it out, i do.
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10-12-2009, 07:18 PM | #7 | |
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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66970. you didn't even need to search. it's a sticky. sigh. |
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10-12-2009, 08:06 PM | #9 |
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what ever its just easier say "just take if off before you go get ur car service" than it is to start bagging on everyone that has a question and might not know how to navigate the forum. its not as easy as google you know lol
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10-13-2009, 08:28 AM | #10 |
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Thanks for the replies. I've had it on for about two weeks and my wife is already complaining that "It sounds like a racecar". It's a bit too noisy. The power feels the no different (not that I expected it to be). The throttle feels a little better, but it's not worth the risk of voiding the warranty. I've got 60k miles of warranty left.
Sorry for not searching for the topic. I didn't think of that until after I posted. Don't be hatin' on me Metal. I just called a few of you guys out in another thread. If what I was saying was bullshit, call me out. I can take criticism. |
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10-13-2009, 12:27 PM | #11 | |
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Dude for a new member you sure are a scrappy lil guy arent you?
smoke a bowl and kick back dude, being uptight all the time is bad for you health. And I think I gave you the needed info in both of those threads, so again chill out. Quote:
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10-14-2009, 08:47 AM | #12 |
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I removed the intake. It's too loud and it's not worth voiding the warranty. There was a significant different in throttle response before and after. I don't know if that equates to increased HP. It was louder and more jerky. It also seemed to rev quicker with the intake.
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10-16-2009, 03:10 PM | #13 | |
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10-16-2009, 03:17 PM | #14 | |
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10-20-2009, 12:59 PM | #16 | |
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10-20-2009, 02:51 PM | #18 |
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They didnt, but the test wasnt exactly properly done.
I had to grind down the inside welds on mine, and swap out to a different filter to make it actually preform, and added a second air duct from the front bumper to give it more air |
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