can my dealer read my codes and know i have an intercooler upgrade?

midlife · 11-09-2007, 06:29 PM

the only BMW importer for ecuador has a very simple warantee rule:
absolutely no mods or warantee is voided.

i am at 9,000 feet and think a intercooler upgrade will help: ALOT.
PLEASE DO NOT DEBATE WHETHER IT WILL, I WANT an IC upgrade.

Question is will the dealer computer be able to tell that i have an intercooler upgrade? (thru air volume readings, Intake temps readings, or what not)?

Rips335iCoupe · 11-09-2007, 06:34 PM

no... only if he sees the new IC.

judec · 11-09-2007, 06:54 PM

does the importers "rule" conform with BMW warranty policy? Or is it a fight against wind miles?

Nevermind. If he's like this, dont risk it. An aftermarket IC is clearly visible from the front, they will find it just looking at U when entering the shops parking lot

de.abeja · 11-09-2007, 06:55 PM

They won't need to hook up a computer they just have to look through the grill.

grumpybear · 11-09-2007, 07:19 PM

simple answer, if you're that worry about it then don't do any mods.

Amir87 · 11-10-2007, 12:20 AM

Paint the intercooler black.
Seen them done on others such as STi/Evo and looks stealthy.

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midlife ocasionally in crisis 54 Rep 2,358 Posts Drives: '08 335i cabrio Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: .......... iTrader: (0)	can my dealer read my codes and know i have an intercooler upgrade? the only BMW importer for ecuador has a very simple warantee rule: absolutely no mods or warantee is voided. i am at 9,000 feet and think a intercooler upgrade will help: ALOT. PLEASE DO NOT DEBATE WHETHER IT WILL, I WANT an IC upgrade. Question is will the dealer computer be able to tell that i have an intercooler upgrade? (thru air volume readings, Intake temps readings, or what not)? __________________ If your car isn't scary - it's just not fast enough ! RPI IC / UR catless DPs / JB3 2.0 beta / UR CAI / Quaife LSD / Snow Methanol Injection / VK oil cooler upgrade / Forge DVs / M3 rear sway / Riss catch can / Paddle shifting 6AT / M Sport steering wheel / Logic 7 / Dunlop Direzza Z1 255/235 /
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Rips335iCoupe Banned 31 Rep 947 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Goodyear, AZ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00]	no... only if he sees the new IC.
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judec born to be turbocharged 24 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: Not a bimmer yet Join Date: May 2007 Location: Slovakia iTrader: (0)	does the importers "rule" conform with BMW warranty policy? Or is it a fight against wind miles? Nevermind. If he's like this, dont risk it. An aftermarket IC is clearly visible from the front, they will find it just looking at U when entering the shops parking lot __________________ Disclaimer: All this message was written with recycled electrons.
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de.abeja First Lieutenant 5 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 335 sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	They won't need to hook up a computer they just have to look through the grill.
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grumpybear not afraid to call it like I see it 32 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: right outside the gates of hell iTrader: (0)	simple answer, if you're that worry about it then don't do any mods.
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Amir87 Gruppe Titan 279 Rep 2,839 Posts Drives: 08 E92 SG/Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (37) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00]	Paint the intercooler black. Seen them done on others such as STi/Evo and looks stealthy.
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