Nissan 370Z Forum  

Warranty-Voiding Modifications...

Hi guys, I'm fairly new to the forum.. Hopefully, I will be the owner of a brand new 370Z Touring with Sport Package sometime between August and October.. I'm pretty

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-03-2009, 12:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
Track Member
 
pty370z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Panama City, Panama
Posts: 654
Drives: over the speed limit
Rep Power: 17
pty370z will become famous soon enoughpty370z will become famous soon enough
Default Warranty-Voiding Modifications...

Hi guys,

I'm fairly new to the forum.. Hopefully, I will be the owner of a brand new 370Z Touring with Sport Package sometime between August and October..

I'm pretty sure you guys around here can help me out listing for me which modifications I'm safe doing without voiding my factory warranty...

My initial plans were to do the "basic" stuff like CAI, cat-back exhaust, headers, short-shifter, anti-sway bars, springs or coil-overs, tires/wheels, engine oil cooler, Stillen or unorthodox underdrive pulley...

I don't know which one of these will void the warranty and which ones are safe.. Any help appreciated...
__________________
2010 Solid Red 370Z * Touring-Sport-6MT * Black Interior
Performance: STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA
Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM
Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK
pty370z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 12:43 PM   #2 (permalink)
Base Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: SoFla
Posts: 120
Drives: Z4 M Coupe
Rep Power: 289
gatorfast has a reputation beyond reputegatorfast has a reputation beyond reputegatorfast has a reputation beyond reputegatorfast has a reputation beyond reputegatorfast has a reputation beyond reputegatorfast has a reputation beyond reputegatorfast has a reputation beyond reputegatorfast has a reputation beyond reputegatorfast has a reputation beyond reputegatorfast has a reputation beyond reputegatorfast has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Nothing will void your entire warranty. However, if one of the parts you put on causes the car to malfunction then dont expect the dealer to cover it under warranty.
gatorfast is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 12:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
whoady4shoady's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 1,088
Drives: 09 Silver Nismo
Rep Power: 18
whoady4shoady will become famous soon enough
Default

They have to be able to prove that whatever you did to the vehicle casued the problem. It is very hard for them to void your warranty from what I understand.
whoady4shoady is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 12:52 PM   #4 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
spearfish25's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Naples, FL
Posts: 4,117
Drives: to work
Rep Power: 1856
spearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond reputespearfish25 has a reputation beyond repute
Send a message via AIM to spearfish25
Default

Hard for them to void your warranty, but easy for them to deny your claims and make your life a living hell.
spearfish25 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 01:39 PM   #5 (permalink)
Lifetime Premium
 
nogoodname's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Montreal
Posts: 22,357
Drives: E46 M3
Rep Power: 1765
nogoodname has a reputation beyond reputenogoodname has a reputation beyond reputenogoodname has a reputation beyond reputenogoodname has a reputation beyond reputenogoodname has a reputation beyond reputenogoodname has a reputation beyond reputenogoodname has a reputation beyond reputenogoodname has a reputation beyond reputenogoodname has a reputation beyond reputenogoodname has a reputation beyond reputenogoodname has a reputation beyond repute
Default

whatever you pull out becomes void..like taking out the stock intakes....warranty gone on those....things like that....check to see if ur dealer is willing to install some mods...if they do, they will keep the warranty untouched.

TT the car probably voids everything...lol
nogoodname is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 01:48 PM   #6 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
zZSportZz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,095
Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT
Rep Power: 18
zZSportZz will become famous soon enough
Send a message via MSN to zZSportZz
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by whoady4shoady View Post
They have to be able to prove that whatever you did to the vehicle casued the problem. It is very hard for them to void your warranty from what I understand.
I hate it when I see this statement...because it makes it sound like it is all on the dealer and that they will honor ANY claim unless they can 100% without a doubt prove otherwise. This is SOOOO far away from how it really works.

Heres how it really goes...

Engine blows --> dealer sees -enter performance mod here-
Dealer: Sorry, claim denied
You: But my -enter performance mod here- had no effect on the engine blowing!
Dealer: Sorry, claim denied - we believe it did
You: No it didn't!
Dealer: Sorry claim denied.

Now what? Now you have to spend the time and money to fight for your rights...most of the time it will cost you more in the long run than repairing the car yourself.

Court battles cost a ****-ton of money. Trust me, I know.

Last edited by zZSportZz; 07-03-2009 at 01:52 PM.
zZSportZz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 02:24 PM   #7 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Modshack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Greenville NC
Posts: 2,883
Drives: 370Z Sport
Rep Power: 976
Modshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by zZSportZz View Post
I hate it when I see this statement...because it makes it sound like it is all on the dealer and that they will honor ANY claim unless they can 100% without a doubt prove otherwise. This is SOOOO far away from how it really works.

Heres how it really goes...

Engine blows --> dealer sees -enter performance mod here-
Dealer: Sorry, claim denied
You: But my -enter performance mod here- had no effect on the engine blowing!
Dealer: Sorry, claim denied - we believe it did
You: No it didn't!
Dealer: Sorry claim denied.

Now what? Now you have to spend the time and money to fight for your rights...most of the time it will cost you more in the long run than repairing the car yourself.

Court battles cost a ****-ton of money. Trust me, I know.
You are exactly right. Everyone here loves to spout the Magnuson-Moss Act, but the real world is very different. Prove it did not cause the failure (on your $$$$$ dime)
__________________

Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S
Oil Cooler DIY: Here!
Modshack is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 02:57 PM   #8 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
whoady4shoady's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 1,088
Drives: 09 Silver Nismo
Rep Power: 18
whoady4shoady will become famous soon enough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by zZSportZz View Post
I hate it when I see this statement...because it makes it sound like it is all on the dealer and that they will honor ANY claim unless they can 100% without a doubt prove otherwise. This is SOOOO far away from how it really works.

Heres how it really goes...

Engine blows --> dealer sees -enter performance mod here-
Dealer: Sorry, claim denied
You: But my -enter performance mod here- had no effect on the engine blowing!
Dealer: Sorry, claim denied - we believe it did
You: No it didn't!
Dealer: Sorry claim denied.

Now what? Now you have to spend the time and money to fight for your rights...most of the time it will cost you more in the long run than repairing the car yourself.

Court battles cost a ****-ton of money. Trust me, I know.
If you blow your engine, of course. I was tlaking about samll problems and if you only have small mods like exhaust, intake, and such.
whoady4shoady is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 04:25 PM   #9 (permalink)
Track Member
 
pty370z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Panama City, Panama
Posts: 654
Drives: over the speed limit
Rep Power: 17
pty370z will become famous soon enoughpty370z will become famous soon enough
Default

Well, I think I should've mentioned the fact that I'm not in the United States.. I guess it is all dealer dependent then...

Would it be advisable to stick with "minor" modifications (intake, short-shifter, tires/wheels, anit-sway bars) while the vehicle is under warranty to avoid any kind of trouble..??
__________________
2010 Solid Red 370Z * Touring-Sport-6MT * Black Interior
Performance: STILLEN * BERK * UR * MISHIMOTO * K&N * Z1 * ZSPEED * UPREV * DBA
Interior: GT-R Red Start/Stop Button * MSA Floor Mats * PW:JDM
Exterior: INGS+1 * SEIBON * FUJIMURA * PW:JDM * UAM * KICS * VOLK
pty370z is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 05:31 PM   #10 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
CBRich's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SC
Posts: 2,464
Drives: 370Z
Rep Power: 544
CBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond repute
Default

There is no court battle involved with that scenario. You contact your regional Nissan rep. He meets you at a dealership and he tells the dealer what they will or will not do for free.
CBRich is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 05:37 PM   #11 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Modshack's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Greenville NC
Posts: 2,883
Drives: 370Z Sport
Rep Power: 976
Modshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond reputeModshack has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by pty370z View Post
Well, I think I should've mentioned the fact that I'm not in the United States.. I guess it is all dealer dependent then...

Would it be advisable to stick with "minor" modifications
It would unless you're willing to roll the dice..
__________________

Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S
Oil Cooler DIY: Here!
Modshack is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 05:45 PM   #12 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
whoady4shoady's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 1,088
Drives: 09 Silver Nismo
Rep Power: 18
whoady4shoady will become famous soon enough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by CBRich View Post
There is no court battle involved with that scenario. You contact your regional Nissan rep. He meets you at a dealership and he tells the dealer what they will or will not do for free.
This is what I have been told by a friend who had a situation with his vehicle, but I dont know all the specifics.
whoady4shoady is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 07:06 PM   #13 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
zZSportZz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 1,095
Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT
Rep Power: 18
zZSportZz will become famous soon enough
Send a message via MSN to zZSportZz
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by CBRich View Post
There is no court battle involved with that scenario. You contact your regional Nissan rep. He meets you at a dealership and he tells the dealer what they will or will not do for free.

Sure there is, when the Nissan rep says no...then what?

You give up?

I pretty much consider the dealership and Nissan rep as the same entity.

The Nissan rep isn't on your side. He isn't there to speak for you.

I've been down this path before with a dealership who refused to fix a differential do to "aggressive driving" which they had NO clue of even knowing. Try that one on for size. The almighty rep agreed with the dealer.

Edit: This was not a Nissan dealership, it was a Chevy dealership.

Last edited by zZSportZz; 07-03-2009 at 07:12 PM.
zZSportZz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 08:49 PM   #14 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
whoady4shoady's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 1,088
Drives: 09 Silver Nismo
Rep Power: 18
whoady4shoady will become famous soon enough
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by zZSportZz View Post
Sure there is, when the Nissan rep says no...then what?

You give up?

I pretty much consider the dealership and Nissan rep as the same entity.

The Nissan rep isn't on your side. He isn't there to speak for you.

I've been down this path before with a dealership who refused to fix a differential do to "aggressive driving" which they had NO clue of even knowing. Try that one on for size. The almighty rep agreed with the dealer.

Edit: This was not a Nissan dealership, it was a Chevy dealership.
That is not nice. What ended up happening?
whoady4shoady is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-03-2009, 10:19 PM   #15 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
CBRich's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: SC
Posts: 2,464
Drives: 370Z
Rep Power: 544
CBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond reputeCBRich has a reputation beyond repute
Default

I had a Honda rep overrule a dealer and get me a new transmission. It will depend on your rep but it gives you someone to pester enough to get some help.
CBRich is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Extended Warranty: Did You Purchase a Nissan Warranty? How much? SoCal 370Z Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 222 01-09-2019 08:26 AM
Modifications affecting warranty? ADmaster71690 Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 4 12-17-2009 11:52 PM
09 model run Nissan fixes or modifications ? cave vulture Nissan 370Z General Discussions 4 06-05-2009 02:41 AM
Magnuson-Moss warranty act. Mods & warranty info!! Outrun Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 0 04-05-2009 06:08 PM
Extended Warranty TacoZ Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 8 03-24-2009 05:47 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:33 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2