FMIC / DP Question!

kang159 · 04-13-2010, 09:58 AM

will aftermarket FMIC void warranty?
meaning will i have to reinstall stock IC when i want to service my car?

and also, will DP's keep car from passing smog?

I just recently leased '10 335i and have so many questions
I have JB3 installed, and Forge DV's coming in a couple days.
wondering what I should be looking into next.

sorry i'm new.. TIA for the help!

kirby135i · 04-13-2010, 10:34 AM

catless dps will not pass emissions, HFC will...as far as FMIC and warranty its highly unlikely assuming u went with a reputable brand and installed correctly.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 04-13-2010, 10:34 AM

From what I have seen a FMIC is not that big a deal to most dealers but DPs are frowned upon in places. If your stock secondary cats are in place there is a chance you will pass an E-test but there are no guarantees.

Mike

JoosyJoos · 04-13-2010, 10:41 AM

You can usually get away with an intercooler but they'll be keen to look over the rest of your car when you bring it in.

ar design · 04-13-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

From what I have seen a FMIC is not that big a deal to most dealers but DPs are frowned upon in places. If your stock secondary cats are in place there is a chance you will pass an E-test but there are no guarantees.

Mike

335xiRT1 · 04-13-2010, 01:47 PM

Always take your mods off before going in and you'll never have problems

335xiRT1 · 04-13-2010, 03:00 PM

Always take your mods off before going in and you'll never have problems

kang159 · 04-16-2010, 01:57 AM

Thank you for all the replies.
Another question.
Will forge DVs void warranty?

I'll be removing mods before service. But was wondering if there were any that would definitely NOT void warranty so I could leave those in.

Belarus · 04-16-2010, 02:14 AM

It all depends on the dealership, the relationship you have with SA and for what type of service you're bringing your car.

So far I have not had any issues with BMW (knock on the wood three times) when I brought my ride for regular scheduled service e.g. 24KMs oil change; brake service, since I've upgraded to BBK all BMW did is just re-set service message.

However if I'm to have any service done due to failure, I would be removing my MODs that BMW can make a claim are not OEM and could of caused the issue.

Modding your car is accepting a risk that you can void the warranty...

kang159 · 04-16-2010, 03:22 PM

you had all the mods listed in your sig when you brought your car in for service?
and sorry for noob question..what's BBK?

kirby135i · 04-16-2010, 03:23 PM

BigBrakeKit

D.B.S · 04-16-2010, 03:43 PM

Depending on what version of the ISTAP you have installed on your '10 335, you may get cat inefficiency codes... I know on the latest version (march '10) software, some people on the forum are complaining that they are getting Cat inefficieny codes with the Catless and even Catted DP's...

RevC · 04-17-2010, 08:31 AM

another "will this void my warranty thread"..

chopperman · 04-17-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RevC

another "will this void my warranty thread"..

Another person complaining about another "will this void my warranty thread"...

PUMPD · 04-17-2010, 09:44 AM

Another person, talking about another person, complaining about "another will this void my warranty thread"...

cn555ic · 04-17-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PUMPD

Another person, talking about another person, complaining about "another will this void my warranty thread"...

And then another person posting about the person that was writing about another person complaining about "another will this void my warranty thread"!!

335TWNTURBO · 04-17-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cn555ic

And then another person posting about the person that was writing about another person complaining about "another will this void my warranty thread"!!

calm down..............
lol

04-13-2010, 09:58 AM	#1
kang159 Private 6 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 335is Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA/OC, California iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 335i [0.00]	FMIC / DP Question! will aftermarket FMIC void warranty? meaning will i have to reinstall stock IC when i want to service my car? and also, will DP's keep car from passing smog? I just recently leased '10 335i and have so many questions I have JB3 installed, and Forge DV's coming in a couple days. wondering what I should be looking into next. sorry i'm new.. TIA for the help!
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04-13-2010, 10:34 AM	#2
kirby135i Lieutenant 15 Rep 506 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: here iTrader: (1)	catless dps will not pass emissions, HFC will...as far as FMIC and warranty its highly unlikely assuming u went with a reputable brand and installed correctly.
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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 5037 Rep 116,174 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	From what I have seen a FMIC is not that big a deal to most dealers but DPs are frowned upon in places. If your stock secondary cats are in place there is a chance you will pass an E-test but there are no guarantees. Mike
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JoosyJoos Major 117 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	You can usually get away with an intercooler but they'll be keen to look over the rest of your car when you bring it in. __________________ 1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22 2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
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335xiRT1 Captain 47 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: long island iTrader: (14)	Always take your mods off before going in and you'll never have problems
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04-16-2010, 01:57 AM	#8
kang159 Private 6 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 335is Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA/OC, California iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 335i [0.00]	Thank you for all the replies. Another question. Will forge DVs void warranty? I'll be removing mods before service. But was wondering if there were any that would definitely NOT void warranty so I could leave those in.
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Belarus Brigadier General 154 Rep 3,868 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: GTA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 E93 335i (Conv ... [4.40]	It all depends on the dealership, the relationship you have with SA and for what type of service you're bringing your car. So far I have not had any issues with BMW (knock on the wood three times) when I brought my ride for regular scheduled service e.g. 24KMs oil change; brake service, since I've upgraded to BBK all BMW did is just re-set service message. However if I'm to have any service done due to failure, I would be removing my MODs that BMW can make a claim are not OEM and could of caused the issue. Modding your car is accepting a risk that you can void the warranty... __________________ 12.770 @ 112.81 mph\|\|slip\|\|JB4\|FMIC\|DPs\|DCI\|N54 DVs\|ER CP\|Koni FSD\|Eibach-Pro\|F Strut-bar\|R Sway-bar\|Hankooks V12\|DPE SP16\|BBK\|15%Tint\|CF Front Lip\|CF Diffuser\|M3 Spoiler\|SmartTop\|LUX AE\|Debadged
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kang159 Private 6 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 335is Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA/OC, California iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 335i [0.00]	you had all the mods listed in your sig when you brought your car in for service? and sorry for noob question..what's BBK?
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PUMPD Private First Class 17 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.E. Florida iTrader: (0)	Another person, talking about another person, complaining about "another will this void my warranty thread"...
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