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Originally Posted by Camo500EFI
This MOD is on my short list for sure but I was just wondering what if any issues this change might have on warranty coverage if any.
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Camo500EFI,
As with any mod the dealership can make a fuss IF they feel the part is directly associated with a failure, however they can not by law deny a warranty claim for unrelated items. Example if you pop a motor they can't blame a clutch pedal, stereo system, new mufflers, etc. They have to be able to prove the part directly caused the failure for which they are denying warranty coverage. By the same token a guy with an 800hp built block and twin turbo's can't be denied warrenty for having a "Modded Car" if say his window motor failed or some other misc thing happens.
Now most dealerships won't even notice the pedal change unless they crawl up under your dash looking for it. Secondly IF for any reason you felt you had a transmission issue that needed service or warranty replacement you can 100% put the car back to stock with the factory pedal assembly in about an hour before taking it in for major trans work. The RJM install make zero permanent changes to the car and can be put back to stock quite simply.
Finally with the reduced or eliminated risk of OEM CSC failure when using my product you're about 100x less likely to need CSC service in or out of warranty for it.
The direct reduction of excess fluid flow to the CSC with my product reduces the stress on the OEM or aftermarket CSC's and takes away the risk of over stroking which pops the seals. This is the failure mode seen most in all factory CSC's as they get stoked too far, over extend the piston and blow the seals out spraying clutch fluid into the bellhousing along with your pedal dropping to the floor.
Couple that with smoother and more controlled shifting should lead to a long and happy life for your transmission/synchros as long as it isn't abused in other ways.
Also in the past 3.5 years since first releasing the 370Z version of my product I've not had a single customer report a CSC failure since the installation of my product and I had one customer who'd replaced 3 of them under warranty in about a 6 month period prior to getting my pedal installed... been good ever since.
So anyone on the fence due to CSC issues and possible warranty issues should absolutely consider installing one as it's far more likely it'll save you major warranty work in future rather then cause it. Also just FYI the factory clutch, flywheel and pressure plate are all considered "wear items" and are not covered under any warranty coverage unless its an exceptional case like failure in the fist 500 miles etc. Only the CSC and transmission behind them are covered under powertrain.
Hope that helps!
Ryan Morgan
RJM Performance Inc.