Does an aftermarket stereo void warranty ?

ryfly135i · 08-24-2009, 01:04 PM

I have a 135i on order and it arrives in 3 weeks. Does anyone know if putting in different speakers and an amp would void any of the warranty on the other electronics in the car?

cagekicker · 08-27-2009, 05:00 PM

that's call modding. if you have electrical problem(for anything) and they find the amp, they probally will void your warrenty. remember when you tamper with the car they will use any excuse to slam you. bmw's have a lot of onboard computer related items and you're giving them a reason.

ptack · 08-28-2009, 12:42 PM

Do you get idrive or not?

Trowa · 08-28-2009, 10:45 PM

from what I hear. you can't change the stock headunit with a after market one unless you relocate the stock one. Apparently it has a onboard computer built into the stock head unit.

ryfly135i · 08-29-2009, 03:07 PM

Ya I got the idrive. Just want to add speakers and an amp. I wouldn't want to change the head unit.

bimmerboy · 08-29-2009, 03:59 PM

how do you know for sure that you want to upgrade the stereo system when you don't have the car yet?? the stock sound system is very clear and loud, the only thing i would upgrade is the bass...

Vaaaan · 08-29-2009, 04:23 PM

For the most part, mods never 'void the warranty'. They do allow the manufacturer to deny a warranty claim, but only if the manufacturer can prove that a mod caused the problem.

BMW86 · 08-29-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmerboy

how do you know for sure that you want to upgrade the stereo system when you don't have the car yet?? the stock sound system is very clear and loud, the only thing i would upgrade is the bass...

this is true, bmw has made a very nice sound system considering what they used to put in earlier models but it still won't satisfy most audiophiles...

i still prefer the stock integrated clean look but i'm interested to see what options are available to increase the sound. i'd imagine it would be hard to change the head unit as it seems integrated into the cars setup, especially if you have idrive.

ryfly135i · 08-30-2009, 04:16 PM

Agreed, I still don't know yet but in the past stock systems have never been enough for me and I am sure this will be the case again.

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cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	that's call modding. if you have electrical problem(for anything) and they find the amp, they probally will void your warrenty. remember when you tamper with the car they will use any excuse to slam you. bmw's have a lot of onboard computer related items and you're giving them a reason. __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
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ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Do you get idrive or not? __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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Trowa Jack Bauer 11 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2019 330i xDrive, 2016 S1000RR Join Date: May 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	from what I hear. you can't change the stock headunit with a after market one unless you relocate the stock one. Apparently it has a onboard computer built into the stock head unit.
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ryfly135i ryfly135i 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francsico, CA iTrader: (0)	Ya I got the idrive. Just want to add speakers and an amp. I wouldn't want to change the head unit.
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bimmerboy Captain 23 Rep 601 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	how do you know for sure that you want to upgrade the stereo system when you don't have the car yet?? the stock sound system is very clear and loud, the only thing i would upgrade is the bass... __________________ *--2009 BSM 135i--* -Manual, Sport Package, BMW Assist
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Vaaaan Private 6 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2009 Jet Black 135i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	For the most part, mods never 'void the warranty'. They do allow the manufacturer to deny a warranty claim, but only if the manufacturer can prove that a mod caused the problem. __________________ 2009 135i 6MT /// Jet Black \\\ Savanna Beige /// Premium \\\ M-Sport /// Active Steering \\\ Heated Seats /// Premium Hi-Fi \\\ iPod/USB adapter
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ryfly135i ryfly135i 1 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Francsico, CA iTrader: (0)	Agreed, I still don't know yet but in the past stock systems have never been enough for me and I am sure this will be the case again.
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