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mini mucker · Mar 30th, 2002, 11:14 PM

powerflow custom exhaust backbox
lowering 30mm
spoiler from auofashion
alloys
ice

and how to prefent this,what other makes are suitable ?

BrantV · Mar 31st, 2002, 03:09 AM

Nothing, and possibly everything.

I don't think any of the mentioned items will void the entire warrantee, but any of the items could void certain failures. If they can show that it was likely caused by the modification.

Lowering will change the angle of the drive shafts. While it is designed to be compressed, under load much further than a few cm, could changing the default angle alter the life span of the u-joints?

Spoiler? Other than a bad mount causing leakage, mildew damage, and or rust, I really can't see any problems.

Given the number of dealers that want to force after market Alloys on the new MINI, you'd think they'd be a safe bet. But if you don't get the correct offset, you could put extra stress on the front suspension. Going with too large of a tire/rim could rub or collide with suspension and body parts diminishing their life span.

A bad ice install could damage the wiring. If they have to pull panels, and you develop a squeak, it's no longer MINI's fault. Whose fault is it if someone's base rattles things loose?

Basil · Mar 31st, 2002, 04:41 AM

I would suggest you talk to your dealer. Let's face it, If you don't and something goes wrong.......

cheers

smiffy · Mar 31st, 2002, 04:59 AM

Alloys & ICE shouldnt effect the warranty in any way, only the items you replace woiuld void the warranty for that part, ie a standard exhaust for an aftermarket jobbie

OS2Jihad · Mar 31st, 2002, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mini mucker
powerflow custom exhaust backbox
lowering 30mm
spoiler from auofashion
alloys
ice
and how to prefent this,what other makes are suitable ?

There was a LONG debate about this over on the Club3G (Mitsu 3rd generation Eclipse) board a while back. The general consensus was this: NONE of the modifications above will void your 'warranty' so to speak, as your warranty is not an all-encompassing item. What it WILL void are the covered repair / replacement costs of any part you have replaced with an aftermarket part. For example, I have replaced my factory air intake and exhaust on my 3G Eclipse. I have not voided my 'warranty', but I have voided the warranty on my factory air intake an exhaust. Should I have a problem related to either one of these, I'm out of luck. Should I have a problem with my suspension (which I have not yet changed), I would be OK.

As other folks have probably also mentioned, the dealer may attempt to use your installed after-market parts as an excuse not to honor other (unrelated) warranty claims -- your milage may vary.

Hope this helps --

Jeff

mini mucker · Mar 31st, 2002, 02:40 PM

thanks very much everyone,my mind is at rest!!

gav

12000rpm · Mar 31st, 2002, 05:47 PM

so wot exactly does the TLC cover??? some ppl are saying u can change stuff but some say it will void the warranty?

Mar 30th, 2002, 11:14 PM	#1
mini mucker MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: n.ireland Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 211 Offline	which of these will invalidate the warranty?? powerflow custom exhaust backbox lowering 30mm spoiler from auofashion alloys ice and how to prefent this,what other makes are suitable ? DoNt DrInK aNd DrIvE,sMoKe AnD fLy HoMe!!!!!

Mar 31st, 2002, 04:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 5,778 Offline	Alloys & ICE shouldnt effect the warranty in any way, only the items you replace woiuld void the warranty for that part, ie a standard exhaust for an aftermarket jobbie S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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OS2Jihad MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Local Time: 12:04 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Re: which of these will invalidate the warranty?? Quote: Originally posted by mini mucker powerflow custom exhaust backbox lowering 30mm spoiler from auofashion alloys ice and how to prefent this,what other makes are suitable ? There was a LONG debate about this over on the Club3G (Mitsu 3rd generation Eclipse) board a while back. The general consensus was this: NONE of the modifications above will void your 'warranty' so to speak, as your warranty is not an all-encompassing item. What it WILL void are the covered repair / replacement costs of any part you have replaced with an aftermarket part. For example, I have replaced my factory air intake and exhaust on my 3G Eclipse. I have not voided my 'warranty', but I have voided the warranty on my factory air intake an exhaust. Should I have a problem related to either one of these, I'm out of luck. Should I have a problem with my suspension (which I have not yet changed), I would be OK. As other folks have probably also mentioned, the dealer may attempt to use your installed after-market parts as an excuse not to honor other (unrelated) warranty claims -- your milage may vary. Hope this helps -- Jeff

Mar 31st, 2002, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
mini mucker MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: n.ireland Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 211 Offline	thanks very much everyone,my mind is at rest!! gav DoNt DrInK aNd DrIvE,sMoKe AnD fLy HoMe!!!!!

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Mar 31st, 2002, 03:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
BrantV MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Local Time: 09:04 PM Posts: 560 Offline	Nothing, and possibly everything. I don't think any of the mentioned items will void the entire warrantee, but any of the items could void certain failures. If they can show that it was likely caused by the modification. Lowering will change the angle of the drive shafts. While it is designed to be compressed, under load much further than a few cm, could changing the default angle alter the life span of the u-joints? Spoiler? Other than a bad mount causing leakage, mildew damage, and or rust, I really can't see any problems. Given the number of dealers that want to force after market Alloys on the new MINI, you'd think they'd be a safe bet. But if you don't get the correct offset, you could put extra stress on the front suspension. Going with too large of a tire/rim could rub or collide with suspension and body parts diminishing their life span. A bad ice install could damage the wiring. If they have to pull panels, and you develop a squeak, it's no longer MINI's fault. Whose fault is it if someone's base rattles things loose?

Mar 31st, 2002, 04:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Basil MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2001 Local Time: 03:04 PM Posts: 5,956 Offline	I would suggest you talk to your dealer. Let's face it, If you don't and something goes wrong....... cheers

Mar 31st, 2002, 05:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
12000rpm MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MK Local Time: 05:04 AM Posts: 151 Offline	so wot exactly does the TLC cover??? some ppl are saying u can change stuff but some say it will void the warranty?

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