Moding help!!!

zellsexy · 04-13-2012, 02:34 AM

Just got my z and got the 100k warranty was wondering what mods I can do to my car that won't void my warranty

ZCarMan · 04-13-2012, 05:45 AM

Find a dealer and ask them first. You will want to find one that is mod friendly. Some will tell you if you install a set of intakes that it will void the warranty. Not necessarily true as it depends more on if what modification you added caused the problem you are seeking warranty coverage for. If you find a dealer that is mod friendly and understands mods they will work with you, hence the need to search for one that understands. Basics mods, such as high flow cats, exhaust suspension upgrades should be fine. Intakes should also be fine but again, who you work with at the dealer is worth finding out before.

Personally, I've added oil cooler, intakes, intake manifold, HFCs, CBE and have had no issues with my Z in the almost three years I've owned it, but I also have my work done at a local shop vice Nissan service. Good luck!

seymore4 · 04-13-2012, 12:08 PM

Its all up to the service manager, I know a nissan dealer personally that will do warranty work on supercharged and modded cars no questions asked, but then there are the stories of dealers denying any kind of coverage to someone because they have an aftermarket intake...

The general consensus however is that with normal boltons you should be fine, unless its obvious that you were racing or something and blew it up

zellsexy · 04-13-2012, 12:35 PM

If they consent to it being ok I should get it in writing huh =p

04-13-2012, 02:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
zellsexy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: la Posts: 152 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Moding help!!! Just got my z and got the 100k warranty was wondering what mods I can do to my car that won't void my warranty

04-13-2012, 05:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 25	Find a dealer and ask them first. You will want to find one that is mod friendly. Some will tell you if you install a set of intakes that it will void the warranty. Not necessarily true as it depends more on if what modification you added caused the problem you are seeking warranty coverage for. If you find a dealer that is mod friendly and understands mods they will work with you, hence the need to search for one that understands. Basics mods, such as high flow cats, exhaust suspension upgrades should be fine. Intakes should also be fine but again, who you work with at the dealer is worth finding out before. Personally, I've added oil cooler, intakes, intake manifold, HFCs, CBE and have had no issues with my Z in the almost three years I've owned it, but I also have my work done at a local shop vice Nissan service. Good luck! __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

04-13-2012, 12:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
seymore4 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West coast Age: 41 Posts: 555 Drives: 2010 nismo Rep Power: 6726	Its all up to the service manager, I know a nissan dealer personally that will do warranty work on supercharged and modded cars no questions asked, but then there are the stories of dealers denying any kind of coverage to someone because they have an aftermarket intake... The general consensus however is that with normal boltons you should be fine, unless its obvious that you were racing or something and blew it up

04-13-2012, 12:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
zellsexy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: la Posts: 152 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	If they consent to it being ok I should get it in writing huh =p