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Intrepid · Jan 5th, 2004, 10:40 AM

Happy New Year one and all.

I am about to get my new Mini

and had planned to lower it - today my dealer told me that some springs are not covered by Mini warranty, and therefore if they interfered with the wheels and cause any damage then I have to fork out - something I don't really want to do.

Does anyone know which springs are covered by BMW/Mini? And which aren't? What has everyone else done? Have you forfeited your TLC in order to lower your cars? Where can I find all this information out?????

Help needed please...?!

Speedd · Jan 5th, 2004, 11:22 AM

hey

i have just got some Eibachs fitted on the MINI and I know quite a few peeps here have them fitted already.
Not sure with the warranty issue but CoopRaNite has been in for the first service with an induction kit and Exhaust, came back with no problems.
I know dealers who are ok with mods will stress that TLC/Warranty will be void if any problems are found that directly relate to the changed part, this I can live with.

My dealer is far from good but the car does seem to drive better after the service even though it still rattles like a babies pram

, i will get round to sorting this myself soon.

moorlockx · Jan 5th, 2004, 05:01 PM

Doesn't MINI sell and warranty the A.C. Schnitzer springs over there? That was the impression I got from previous threads.

Minty · Jan 6th, 2004, 10:42 PM

correct moorlockx, the only lowering springs approved in the uk are the ACS springs.....and i know the dealership who has the last set in the UK

PM me if you are interested.

Intrepid · Jan 7th, 2004, 11:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minty

correct moorlockx, the only lowering springs approved in the uk are the ACS springs.....and i know the dealership who has the last set in the UK

PM me if you are interested.

Are you positive that the Schnitzer springs are covered by warranty..? Have been advised by John Cooper that NO springs are covered at all, but that there are some new springs coming out when the convertible is released, which will be covered... Am meant to be hearing back from another main dealer today as he has springs fitted on all his demos!

Jan 5th, 2004, 10:40 AM	#1
Intrepid Gutter Princess Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Planet Hoff Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 3,477 Offline	Springs and warranty dilemas... Happy New Year one and all. I am about to get my new Mini and had planned to lower it - today my dealer told me that some springs are not covered by Mini warranty, and therefore if they interfered with the wheels and cause any damage then I have to fork out - something I don't really want to do. Does anyone know which springs are covered by BMW/Mini? And which aren't? What has everyone else done? Have you forfeited your TLC in order to lower your cars? Where can I find all this information out????? Help needed please...?! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/11588/54205.jpg

Jan 5th, 2004, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Speedd Don Vito Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Speedd Lane Local Time: 06:19 PM Posts: 16,455 Offline	hey i have just got some Eibachs fitted on the MINI and I know quite a few peeps here have them fitted already. Not sure with the warranty issue but CoopRaNite has been in for the first service with an induction kit and Exhaust, came back with no problems. I know dealers who are ok with mods will stress that TLC/Warranty will be void if any problems are found that directly relate to the changed part, this I can live with. My dealer is far from good but the car does seem to drive better after the service even though it still rattles like a babies pram, i will get round to sorting this myself soon. Does my @rse look big in this broom broom

Jan 5th, 2004, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
moorlockx MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Fayetteville, NC, US Local Time: 12:19 PM Posts: 893 Offline	Doesn't MINI sell and warranty the A.C. Schnitzer springs over there? That was the impression I got from previous threads. -- '03 S B/W

Jan 6th, 2004, 10:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Coventry/Warwick Local Time: 06:19 PM Posts: 4,005 Offline	correct moorlockx, the only lowering springs approved in the uk are the ACS springs.....and i know the dealership who has the last set in the UK PM me if you are interested. E-Mail Me \| Minty - Reaches parts other people can't.

Jan 7th, 2004, 11:08 AM	#5 (permalink)
Intrepid Gutter Princess Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Planet Hoff Local Time: 05:19 PM Posts: 3,477 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minty correct moorlockx, the only lowering springs approved in the uk are the ACS springs.....and i know the dealership who has the last set in the UK PM me if you are interested. Are you positive that the Schnitzer springs are covered by warranty..? Have been advised by John Cooper that NO springs are covered at all, but that there are some new springs coming out when the convertible is released, which will be covered... Am meant to be hearing back from another main dealer today as he has springs fitted on all his demos! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/11588/54205.jpg

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