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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 08:11 PM
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Easy Performance Mods that don't void factory warranty...

Any suggestions or am I searching for ghosts? Beside new wheels and the obvious.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 09:00 PM
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Depends on what you consider "the obvious".

Exhaust, intake, suspension, torque arm insert, short shifter, FMIC, brakes, probably more that I'm forgetting.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 09:26 PM
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The best performance mod you can make is... you. Go autocrossing, go to the track, go to driving school.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 07:35 AM
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There is nothing you can do that will void the entire factory warranty.

For a manufacturer to deny a warranty claim, they must PROVE the part or modification CAUSED the failure.

So if you install suspension springs, they cannot deny a warranty claim on the radio..



That said, a dealer can try to say just about anything. If you let them get away with it, that's on you.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by squawSkiBum
The best performance mod you can make is... you. Go autocrossing, go to the track, go to driving school.
This is very good advice.....
 
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by chrunck
Depends on what you consider "the obvious".

Exhaust, intake, suspension, torque arm insert, short shifter, FMIC, brakes, probably more that I'm forgetting.
Also depends on what you consider "easy".

OP you have to give more info than that. At the very least did you have some sort of budget in mind?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 07:28 AM
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If you are going to mod then just... mod. Quit worrying about your warranty.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 06:28 PM
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JB+......5min most to install, great performance increase and virtually undetectable. When you go to the dealer, just remove it.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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Sorry for asking stupid question.
I just got the mini cooper S and this is my first new car in my life. I am getting new rims and planning to get a spoiler (maybe M7) too. Will it void my factory warranty?
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rmssuckd
Sorry for asking stupid question.
I just got the mini cooper S and this is my first new car in my life. I am getting new rims and planning to get a spoiler (maybe M7) too. Will it void my factory warranty?
Of course it will... SERIOUSLY will screw the flux capacitor system and might even crack the dilithium crystals. Either issue alone will void your warranty. If both happen, the UN and international treaties authorize repossession of the Mini.






See my earlier comment.


















 
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Old Mar 5, 2014 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by rmssuckd
Sorry for asking stupid question.
I just got the mini cooper S and this is my first new car in my life. I am getting new rims and planning to get a spoiler (maybe M7) too. Will it void my factory warranty?
No, and no.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2014 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rmssuckd
Sorry for asking stupid question.
I just got the mini cooper S and this is my first new car in my life. I am getting new rims and planning to get a spoiler (maybe M7) too. Will it void my factory warranty?
No, it wont void your warranty.
Yes, it will look immature bordering on ridiculous (have you seen that sucker in person?).

Do yourself a favor, stop throwing unnecessary parts on the car and fix the nut behind the wheel first.
Nothing beats learning to drive a little closer to your car's limits, and recognizing when you approach or exceed them before it's too late.
NOTHING!

Try www.bmwcca.org for the nearest chapter, and sign up!

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