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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks
Yes I've read that one before. I especially love the last part, which is why I've held off installing a cooler for so long.
Let me translate for you.
You only need an oil cooler if you go to the track. If you go to the track and we find out about it we can, at our discretion, void your factory warranty. We will take the fact that you have installed an oil cooler as evidence that you are driving on the track.
Sure, Porsche engines might blow up more frequently than the Nissan engines, but at least they replace them no questions asked during the warranty period.
Any time I've taken my car in to the dealer for any reason they have gone over the car inspecting for any evidence that the car has been on track. I am now very paranoid of that fact and will not be visiting a dealer again for that reason. If anything does break it will be a major pain having to remove all performance parts before bringing it in.
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I'm not sure your interpurtation of Nissan's position is accurate but even if so, such a position is not without precedent.
If memory serves, Subaru was handing out free memberships to SCCA and extolling the virtues of the WRX for autocrossing THEN turned around and voided warranties of the vehicles if people actully went out and participated in any SCCA Solo2 events.
Also; I've been doing "competition" things with my vehicles (of many different makes) since the early '73 when I bought my fist TransAm and I've found that what a "dealer" cares about varies a GREAT deal from dealer to dealer.
EDIT: Google is a wonderful thing isn't it!
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Originally Posted by Car And Driver
One thing we should note about the warranty: Subaru says it "excludes damage resulting from participation in competition or racing events." That's a reasonable clause, but the WRX comes with a free, yearlong membership to the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). Among the numerous events the SCCA hosts is the Solo II autocross in which unmodified street cars run through a low-speed cone course (max speed is less than 60 mph). These courses are usually set up in parking lots, so there's nothing to run into and the cars go through one at a time. Isn't it safe to assume that a few WRX owners will appreciate the SCCA membership and try out a relatively harmless autocross? Probably. If you're one of them, be wary, as we've heard stories of dealers not honoring warranties if the car has been autocrossed. Full Story
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