Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 08:35 PM
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Does anyone know what mods you can getaway with and not void the warranty?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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intake and exhaust should be fine

though exhaust will probably void the stock exhaust warranty
 
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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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As long as it doesnt cause a problem then it should be fine. Magnuson Moss act (I think that's it)

Example: Say you get a pulley installed and then all of a sudden your engine blows. The dealer blames it on your pulley and other mods. Then you come to find that there was no oil in the car cause you see it in the driveway and learn that somebody drained your oil on purpose. So it's the oils perps fault and your insurance would take care of it. This happened to someone on here a week or 2 ago. Did you understand that? Hope it helps.

But for definite clarification you should ask RandyBMC.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 09:17 AM
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The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act states that: "No warrantor of a consumer product may condition his written or implied warranty of such product on the consumers using, in connection with such product, any article or service (other than article or service provided without charge under the terms of the warranty) which is identified by brand, trade or corporate name..."(15 U.S.C. 2302). Essentially, your dealer (or warrantor) must prove that the modification led directly to the failure of the part at issue. For example, if you have a GIAC chip installed and the power window regulator fails, the car is still under warranty.

However, defending yourself against a dealer intent on voiding your warranty may require litigation. The law is on your side, but we suggest that you be fully aware of the lengths you may have to take to defend your rights.

Some dealers are not opposed to aftermarket modifications, and we suggest you take the time to discuss your modification options with your dealer so that you have no questions on where they stand.

-Eric
 
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 09:26 AM
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Yes, nicely elaborated Helix13mini, thats what I was trying to say, he said it better though.
 
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