need to remove the intake back to stock for service?

iczz · 10-16-2007, 09:36 PM

I am going back to dealer to do service on Thursday...
Do I really have to put my stock intake back?
Will aftermarket intake void any warranty?

阿龍|ah_Long · 10-16-2007, 10:42 PM

nope, i don't think any problem will occur. the intake wouldn't hurt anything.

MikeCCrutchfield · 10-16-2007, 10:52 PM

They can only void warranty related items that they can prove were caused by the modification.
For instance: If you went from a paper filter to a oiled cloth filter, and they can prove the oil from the cloth filter somehow caused serious damage to your engine, it wouldn't be covered under warranty, but if they can't prove it, warranty.

阿龍|ah_Long · 10-16-2007, 10:54 PM

that's true. but since the OP knows how to remove it without problem, then i would remove it and install back the old one.

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Originally Posted by Mr Crutch 325i

They can only void warranty related items that they can prove were caused by the modification.
For instance: If you went from a paper filter to a oiled cloth filter, and they can prove the oil from the cloth filter somehow caused serious damage to your engine, it wouldn't be covered under warranty, but if they can't prove it, warranty.

seven_227 · 10-17-2007, 12:30 AM

Its fine if you are using a panel filter, and they might give you some hard time if it was a CAI, but they cant void your warranty if it didnt cause any damage.

hkj · 10-17-2007, 07:48 PM

Which dealership are you going to?

I'd remove it, just to play it safe.

-hkj

HyperM3 · 10-18-2007, 02:53 PM

Youre worried about taking the car to the dealership with a modded intake filter? Wow, thats the height of paranoia.

ScheerSpeed · 10-18-2007, 03:34 PM

i took mine in with my old intake (i dont hve it anymore) and my SA actually comlimented me on it...i dont know if he was saying that cuz he knew i was modding my car and they would end up with more money in the long run due to break-downs, or if he was actually saying the truth...

Andrew@ET · 10-18-2007, 04:09 PM

you just changed the filter media? LOL if its an intake id take it off my dumb dad asked the dealer about it when he found it in my room which is why i had to sell it . my dealer did not like that idea.

BMW F22 · 10-18-2007, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Crutch 325i

They can only void warranty related items that they can prove were caused by the modification.
For instance: If you went from a paper filter to a oiled cloth filter, and they can prove the oil from the cloth filter somehow caused serious damage to your engine, it wouldn't be covered under warranty, but if they can't prove it, warranty.

+1

I would say the majority of the dealers should be okay with it. However, if they want to be jerks about it they can.

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阿龍\|ah_Long Enlisted Member 3 Rep 39 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: cal iTrader: (0)	nope, i don't think any problem will occur. the intake wouldn't hurt anything.
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seven_227 Lieutenant 64 Rep 590 Posts Drives: AW e92 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	Its fine if you are using a panel filter, and they might give you some hard time if it was a CAI, but they cant void your warranty if it didnt cause any damage.
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hkj Major 64 Rep 1,205 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Which dealership are you going to? I'd remove it, just to play it safe. -hkj
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ScheerSpeed Major General 435 Rep 5,766 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	i took mine in with my old intake (i dont hve it anymore) and my SA actually comlimented me on it...i dont know if he was saying that cuz he knew i was modding my car and they would end up with more money in the long run due to break-downs, or if he was actually saying the truth...
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Andrew@ET Brigadier General 194 Rep 4,037 Posts Drives: Red thing Join Date: May 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (9)	you just changed the filter media? LOL if its an intake id take it off my dumb dad asked the dealer about it when he found it in my room which is why i had to sell it . my dealer did not like that idea.
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