Waiting to Inhale VQ37VHR tuning /modablity

Originally Posted by red6spd

I dont understand? The Z is as fast or faster then 135i, 335i, Evo, STI/WRX, New Camaro, RX8. But it had to be knocked down to a lower class? What cars was it competing with? Enzos, Lambos, ZR1 Vettes????

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Warranty is only effected if it was shown to cause damage/malfunction and even then only applies to the part directly related to cause said damage/malfunction. Applied correctly, an oil cooler shouldn't cause any problems. I have yet to see anyone on this forum denied warranty work because of an oil cooler. A few have come close, but in the end it was shown not to be the cause. I would have figured you of all people would know a thing or two about the Magnuson-Moss warranty act.



I don't get that either. My old RX-8 was far slower the 370. Maybe the guys driving the Z had fat chicks in the passenger seat.

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Magnuson-Moss is the most overstated act by people that have never made a warranty claim on a modded car.

Besides, my worry is issues caused by the cooler. A whole ton of people have blown fittings--it happens from time to time.

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Blown fittings, as with any aftermarket part depends on the manufacturer and proper installation. I can only remeber one instance on this forum where someone had a blown hose. Hardly means every oil cooler is sure to fail.

Doesn't make it any less legal or effective. I'm not saying you don't have to jump through hoops, nothing with dealerships is ever easy.

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Ever jumped through those hoops? You are talking 18+ months before you get your car running again (if you go through the courts). Precedent on MM is very thin too, so it is risky.

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

No I totally agree...and yes I have jump through those hoops. Not as far as legal proceesings, but very close. Not fun at all and I totally agree with that its a huge undertaking, time consuming endeavor. If anything, some nissan dealerships are more "mod friendly" than say Mitsubishi dealers. I've seen Evo owners red flagged for stuff like aftermarket intakes. I would bet if you had a Nissan dealer install a Nismo oil cooler, they would be more likely to work with you to find some kind of common ground should a problem arise.

This is also a bit off topic to the OP's question.

Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Yeah, I just wish they offered it as part of some package from the factory so I didn't have to worry about it. Not worth the stress IMO. I bought the car to have something fun with a warranty. I'd still have my s if I wanted to fix my own problems every weekend.