should I remove intake before service?

bimmer billy · 09-07-2009, 10:06 AM

I am taking my car in for service tomorrow, I took my JB3 out already, do you guys think I should remove my injen intake?

Lester · 09-07-2009, 10:52 AM

Do ya feel lucky, punk? Well.... do ya?

oneintheory · 09-07-2009, 10:59 AM

ja. zee injen eentake eez not zee von we poot in at zee factory. claim deenied.

My135 · 09-08-2009, 09:25 AM

No, you don't have to unless you are paranoid. I took my car in service as is and no problem.

jeremyc74 · 09-08-2009, 09:50 AM

If you're actually having an issue, I'd go ahead and take it off so they don't have something to blame for the problems (and the dealerships WILL blame aftermarket stuff every chance they get).

If you're just getting an oil service, I wouldn't worry about it.

tbird · 09-08-2009, 10:07 AM

We see the "Intake" bit come up over and over. To me, helping the engine "breathe" better just makes sense (dropped 2.5 seconds on my Focus). If BMW has a performance exhaust, why not allow a better intake?

Plus, do the dealerships have a currently approved "Intake"? Will they install it?

How bad is the current stock intake?

superpowers · 09-08-2009, 10:11 AM

putting back the factory one probably won't hurt...i mean you don't want them to keep a note in their systemz somewhrrrr

zamm3k · 09-08-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremyc74

If you're actually having an issue, I'd go ahead and take it off so they don't have something to blame for the problems (and the dealerships WILL blame aftermarket stuff every chance they get).

If you're just getting an oil service, I wouldn't worry about it.

I agree. Two weeks ago my BMW dealer denied a claim on my brakes because they said my coilovers screwed up my brakes.

My135 · 09-08-2009, 05:15 PM

What kind of brake problem that you were having which triggered them to deny the warranty claim wiht a coil over install? Had you tried to take your car to another BMW dealer for the same warranty service?

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oneintheory no longer a BMW owner 152 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 Ford Edge Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Suffolk/Chesapeake, VA iTrader: (0)	ja. zee injen eentake eez not zee von we poot in at zee factory. claim deenied.
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	No, you don't have to unless you are paranoid. I took my car in service as is and no problem. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	If you're actually having an issue, I'd go ahead and take it off so they don't have something to blame for the problems (and the dealerships WILL blame aftermarket stuff every chance they get). If you're just getting an oil service, I wouldn't worry about it.
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tbird Captain 31 Rep 683 Posts Drives: "Bianca" 135cic AW/TC Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: FLL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135cic [0.00]	We see the "Intake" bit come up over and over. To me, helping the engine "breathe" better just makes sense (dropped 2.5 seconds on my Focus). If BMW has a performance exhaust, why not allow a better intake? Plus, do the dealerships have a currently approved "Intake"? Will they install it? How bad is the current stock intake? __________________ 2008 135cic, Alpine White/Terracotta Leather/BlackTop, Premium Package (Bluetooth, folding mirrors, etc), Sport Package with M Wheel, Navigation, Logic7 with HD and IPod and Sirius, Steptronic, M Aerodynamic Kit 2001 Focus ZX3, modified for fun commuting Previous 2006 325xi 2002 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro 1997 Audi A4 2.8 Quattro 1984 Audi 4000S Quattro modified 1955 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Camaro modified 1993 Ford Explorer (basic hauling) 1984+1988 Ford Broncos 1993 Honda Civic (Commuter, junk) 2008 Mini (wife's car, AWESOME) A few more
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superpowers Private 6 Rep 68 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: canada iTrader: (-1)	putting back the factory one probably won't hurt...i mean you don't want them to keep a note in their systemz somewhrrrr
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	What kind of brake problem that you were having which triggered them to deny the warranty claim wiht a coil over install? Had you tried to take your car to another BMW dealer for the same warranty service? __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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