[jasonlu]

hi, i had tons of question. I want to install a exhaust system but dont want to void the warranty.
anyone has any idea? i heard the only way is to get a bmw performance exhaust system. anyone know where i can get it cheaper in SOCAL ?
also, if i install it on body shop but not Bmw dealer, will it also void the warranty?
thanks for help!!

[hipnotic]

you can add any exhaust system and it won't void your warranty. You will be fine. I have aftermarket mufflers and had no problem taking it into the dealer. Get the exhaust you like. There have been many members on this forum that have taken their car in with eisenmann, vanguard, muffler delete, secondary cat delete, and so forth and did not run into a problem. The only time it will void your warranty is if you car has problems with exhaust related problems then the dealer will give you BS telling you that it is your exhaust that is causing this error to go off. Other than that you will fine. Hope this helps

[TypicalCat]

^ x2

but you should look into the performance exhaust... i personallly like the sound.

[jasonlu]

Originally Posted by josh06lau

you can add any exhaust system and it won't void your warranty. You will be fine. I have aftermarket mufflers and had no problem taking it into the dealer. Get the exhaust you like. There have been many members on this forum that have taken their car in with eisenmann, vanguard, muffler delete, secondary cat delete, and so forth and did not run into a problem. The only time it will void your warranty is if you car has problems with exhaust related problems then the dealer will give you BS telling you that it is your exhaust that is causing this error to go off. Other than that you will fine. Hope this helps

thanks, if the Bmw Performance exhaust is not only the muffler , i will definitely chose it!!! love the sound.

[jasonlu]

Originally Posted by TypicalCat

^ x2

but you should look into the performance exhaust... i personallly like the sound.

ya, i am looking all over the Dealer in SOcal to see which one is cheaper. i saw one on Pacific Bmw, it's price online is 1100+, dont know how much if i call them. that is the cheapest onw i found in Socal.

[tunachris]

I did a BMW Performance Exhaust installed by my dealer. It was done over a year ago, think it ran about $1,500. I really like the sound, not really loud at low rpm's, but has a nice wail over about 3,500-4,000 rpm.

I had the same reasoning regarding the warranty, as the exhaust is not something I would ever want to remove and replace for dealer visits.

[scrufy]

I put my PE on in my driveway over a year ago and it has been to the dealer a few times and they have never even mentioned it.
+1 to all the guys above. It is illegal for them to deny you a warranty claim unless they can prove the modification was a direct cause of the failure.
Do a search for the Magnussun-Moss act (hope I spelled that right).
If nothing else, it protects the aftermarket companies that would be put out of biz if everyone was afraid to buy their products. Either way, supposedly the PE is still under BMW warranty anyway.

[jasonlu]

just searched for it.
here is the linkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuso...s_Warranty_Act
thanks for the help.
what kind of exhaust can i buy with about $1100 except BMW Performance exhaust. a good quality one

[Mahhvinn]

I think the AE one is in that range and the vanguard. Both are very popular and in my opinion sound great.

I'm actually waiting for my vanguard to come in.

[jasonlu]

Originally Posted by M_Truong

I think the AE one is in that range and the vanguard. Both are very popular and in my opinion sound great.

I'm actually waiting for my vanguard to come in.

you mean a exhaust system or just the muffer or downpipe?

[Mahhvinn]

You said what kind of exhaust you could buy for $1100, so I'm assuming you meant an exhaust system. Autobahn Exotics and Vanguard make exhaust systems.

[jasonlu]

just search for the sound of AE. it hears amazing!!!!
but the price is about 1700to 2000.

[Mahhvinn]

Originally Posted by jasonlu

just search for the sound of AE. it hears amazing!!!!
but the price is about 1700to 2000.

whoops. Sorry, I could've sworn it was a lil' cheaper.

[jasonlu]

yeah, and i send a Pm to the guy who sells the product.
he said it has the risk to Void the warranty.
thak makes me reconsider BMW PE

[Mahhvinn]

A lot of or if not all performance mods will in some way void your warranty. Some dealerships tell you they are "okay" with your mods until it comes time to warranty something and then they blame the mods. Yes, the Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act may protect you to some extent, if the dealership sees the mods you come in with, they will take pictures/notes of your mods to keep on file.

You can get pass this if you have a connection/hook up at the dealership or if you take off all your performance mods before you go get WARRANTY work done. If not, you run the risk of voiding your warranty.

[jasonlu]

yes, that's extactly what i worry about.
hope there is some exhaust have some kind of BMW certification

[jaceaholic]

if you guys are worried about warranty then get the PE or if DINAN has one get that, and be done with it.. cause any mods that are not cosmetic can void the warranty..

[Mahhvinn]

Originally Posted by jaceaholic

if you guys are worried about warranty then get the PE or if DINAN has one get that, and be done with it.. cause any mods that are not cosmetic can void the warranty..

I'm not worried though JAce. I'm about to reach the end of my warranty.

But yeah, I agree with you on the fact that if someone is afraid of voiding warranty, they should go with Dinan or BMWPE.

[Mahhvinn]

Originally Posted by jasonlu

yes, that's extactly what i worry about.
hope there is some exhaust have some kind of BMW certification

Only one is BMWPE. If not you can go with Dinan but I think it's pricey.

[jasonlu]

Originally Posted by M_Truong

Only one is BMWPE. If not you can go with Dinan but I think it's pricey.

thanks, looks like i am going to search around for a PE now