New intake void warranty?

Trist 135i · 10-09-2011, 05:16 PM

Hey guys I want to fit an aFe intake kit to my now fully stock 135i and I was wondering if bmw sees it fitted could they take away the warranty? I know they can for a chip but what about something like an air intake? and is AFE good? I'm talking about the stage 2 dual cone pro dry s intake kit? Would I need any other mods for it or is it fine for my stock 135i? I'm a new at any forms of mods so go easy on me

. Thanks in advance guys!!

RnmEvo9 · 10-09-2011, 07:03 PM

It depends on the dealership. So ask your service advisor regarding it and see what he/she says.

Turbolader · 10-09-2011, 07:21 PM

If they can prove that your intake caused a problem in the future, sure they can and usually will cancel that part of your warranty.

e.g. if your turbo compressor blades get eaten away by sand and debris, then they could surmise that the aftermarket intake and filters allowed more fine debris past the filter and therefore ate away at the blades.

On the other hand, if your water pump goes, then they can't easily prove that your intake caused the water pump to go.

There is a sticky somewhere on here about the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. That shows you what rights are yours, and what right are theirs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuso...s_Warranty_Act

Edit: Just realized you're not in the US, the Above link won't help outside the US. Sorry about that. You may want to look into the consumer-right laws in your country.

1speedbike · 10-09-2011, 09:33 PM

Most US dealerships won't care about intakes. The intake really won't cause any problem unless it's constructed so poorly it lets water or particulate matter in. I never take my intake out when I go for service. Something like a tune which could hurt an engine, or downpipes which make you emissions-illegal, or headlight mods that can allow moisture into the light and break it would be something a dealership tends to care about. Outside the US, I don't know the specific laws, but I imagine things to be mostly the same. An intake is a relatively benign mod, and will not really cause any issues with the car, so a dealership should be okay with it. I can't speak for every dealership though, there are always jerks out there.

Trist 135i · 10-10-2011, 09:50 AM

Thanks guys I will contact my dealership and find out

. Is the afe intake good? Like would it add any power without mods?

ErvGotti · 10-10-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Trist 135i

Thanks guys I will contact my dealership and find out

. Is the afe intake good? Like would it add any power without mods?

No the stock intake flows enough air for the stock tune.

bogart · 10-10-2011, 11:35 AM

You shouldn't have a problem with an intake. They care about tunes, not bolt-ons. However, like others have said, it depends on the dealership. We have a Dinan certified dealership in St. Louis that actually welcomes aftermarket parts. I have a charge pipe, intake, downpipe, midpipe, axleback... and they didn't even raise an eyebrow.

1speedbike · 10-10-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Trist 135i

Thanks guys I will contact my dealership and find out

. Is the afe intake good? Like would it add any power without mods?

With everything else stock, you will likely lose some response and a bit of power in the lower RPMs, but will gain some power in the higher RPM range. Also, it will sound a lot better. Intakes really work best with tunes, when the engine requires more air. Otherwise you're sucking in hotter air and the extra heat outweighs the benefit of the increased airflow at lower RPM ranges. However, I have the AFE intake and I love it. It sounds great, looks great, and I have never gotten any trouble from my dealership about it.

Boxtyp3 · 10-10-2011, 01:20 PM

Useless without a software. Just my $0.01.

Trist 135i · 10-10-2011, 05:09 PM

So hows a jb4 and the afe intake? I'm just worried about the warranty... And thanks again guys for all your help!!

Boxtyp3 · 10-11-2011, 05:55 PM

Bottom line is what do you really want. If it's performance, then go with JB4 and a DCI which is a good reason to worry about warranty. But if it's just the sound that your after and aesthetics on the engine bay, then you can go with the AFE. Again, just my $0.01.

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Trist 135i New Member 6 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2010 135i, AW, M package Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	New intake void warranty? Hey guys I want to fit an aFe intake kit to my now fully stock 135i and I was wondering if bmw sees it fitted could they take away the warranty? I know they can for a chip but what about something like an air intake? and is AFE good? I'm talking about the stage 2 dual cone pro dry s intake kit? Would I need any other mods for it or is it fine for my stock 135i? I'm a new at any forms of mods so go easy on me. Thanks in advance guys!!
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Turbolader The Fat Stig 11 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2010 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: 2003 Stg 3+ SRT-4 iTrader: (1)	If they can prove that your intake caused a problem in the future, sure they can and usually will cancel that part of your warranty. e.g. if your turbo compressor blades get eaten away by sand and debris, then they could surmise that the aftermarket intake and filters allowed more fine debris past the filter and therefore ate away at the blades. On the other hand, if your water pump goes, then they can't easily prove that your intake caused the water pump to go. There is a sticky somewhere on here about the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. That shows you what rights are yours, and what right are theirs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuso...s_Warranty_Act Edit: Just realized you're not in the US, the Above link won't help outside the US. Sorry about that. You may want to look into the consumer-right laws in your country. __________________ Philippians 1:20 Last edited by Turbolader; 10-09-2011 at 07:23 PM.. Reason: see edit
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1speedbike Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,274 Posts Drives: 2022 X4 M40i, 2008 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MKE iTrader: (15)	Most US dealerships won't care about intakes. The intake really won't cause any problem unless it's constructed so poorly it lets water or particulate matter in. I never take my intake out when I go for service. Something like a tune which could hurt an engine, or downpipes which make you emissions-illegal, or headlight mods that can allow moisture into the light and break it would be something a dealership tends to care about. Outside the US, I don't know the specific laws, but I imagine things to be mostly the same. An intake is a relatively benign mod, and will not really cause any issues with the car, so a dealership should be okay with it. I can't speak for every dealership though, there are always jerks out there. __________________ 2022 X4 M40i - 2008 135i - 2015 F700GS On Order - 2024 i4 M50 Scruffy's gonna die the way he lived... Mmhm.
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Trist 135i New Member 6 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2010 135i, AW, M package Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys I will contact my dealership and find out. Is the afe intake good? Like would it add any power without mods?
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bogart Lieutenant Colonel 117 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: E82 N55 DCT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: STL, MO iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 135i [7.06]	You shouldn't have a problem with an intake. They care about tunes, not bolt-ons. However, like others have said, it depends on the dealership. We have a Dinan certified dealership in St. Louis that actually welcomes aftermarket parts. I have a charge pipe, intake, downpipe, midpipe, axleback... and they didn't even raise an eyebrow. __________________
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Trist 135i New Member 6 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2010 135i, AW, M package Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	So hows a jb4 and the afe intake? I'm just worried about the warranty... And thanks again guys for all your help!!
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