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GMFarmer · 12-06-2010, 01:41 PM

Finnaly got my 2LT/RS, I asked about exhauts before and decided on going with either the mrt v1 or slp loudmouth, If I have theese installed, does it void warranty?

What other mods to go along with this can I get that wouldnt void the warranty also? Looking to spend about 1 grand

Halos anyone? I'm just not sure what to have done in this car.

Demon Hunter · 12-06-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GMFarmer

Finnaly got my 2LT/RS, I asked about exhauts before and decided on going with either the mrt v1 or slp loudmouth, If I have theese installed, does it void warranty?

What other mods to go along with this can I get that wouldnt void the warranty also? Looking to spend about 1 grand

Halos anyone?

Exhaust and intake mods will not void your warranty. You could also go with some nice lowering springs. The only affect these will have on warranty are for the things you replace. I.E. you won't be able to take it in for an exhaust leak and expect them to cover it under warranty. Halos? I'm assuming your talking about the headlights, in which case if you have the RS you should already have them unless your referring to changing out the color....

Mankind · 12-06-2010, 01:49 PM

Lots of mods available. Check out the Cosemtic forum for appearance stuff. You can do several things that dont void warranty.
Cold Air Intake for a cpl hundred is a good investment.
If you have the RS package it comes with Halos so unless you want brighter, different colors, or a full circle halo you can spend that elsewhere.
After burner lights or the Led taillight set falls in that price range as well.

Lots to choose from. And post pics when you get em done.

a red maro · 12-06-2010, 02:28 PM

yeah basic bolt-ons shouldn't void out the warranty ie: intake, exhaust, headers. but if you get it tuned to change the timing and/or the air/fuel ratio that it would if I'm not mistaken. don't quote me on that but at least I'm under that impression.

HopeRidesAlone · 12-06-2010, 03:04 PM

i wouldnt be so sure about doing headers and getting away with it

a red maro · 12-06-2010, 03:08 PM

as far as i know LT headers are more likely to void warranty, idk about shorty headers though.

rtcat600man · 12-06-2010, 04:38 PM

Check out my thread for what I have done to my Camaro for some more ideas.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77861

67 GTO · 12-06-2010, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by a red maro

as far as i know LT headers are more likely to void warranty, idk about shorty headers though.

Dealer installed my JBA shorty's, no problem with powertrain warranty. Of course the shorties are not covered and any problem they may cause with the O2 sensors.

Then again they said if a CEL occurred, they would look to make sure it wasn't caused by their install.

No problems so far.

SDCamaro10 · 12-07-2010, 12:17 AM

You can expect the dealership to void warranty if the problem you are experiencing is being/or was caused by the modification. Magnuson Moss Act.. IE, change your headlights to Eagle Eyes and they fry your electronics, or bulbs burn out.. will not be covered by warranty. Put on aftermarket exhaust, and your clutch goes out.. can not deny warranty on clutch based on new exhaust.

HOWEVER.. your dealership will always have deeper pockets when it comes to law suits and court cases lol.. so if they say theyre going to deny warranty, go see a different dealership, or start the escalation procedure to get higher people involved,

Mankind · 12-07-2010, 06:53 AM

Yeah simple stuff will only void the warranty if they cause the failure. Headers will only void the Exhaust warranty. A tune is the only thing that will really get you in a bind should you need warranty work done. In my case i had a roof gasket leak on the strip from front to back windshields. My exhaust nor my cai caused this so they fixed it. My radio interface quit working and they fixed it. Depending on the dealer they like modding the cars and wont give you any hassle.

esperman · 12-07-2010, 07:51 AM

my first MODS were:
clear bra (highly recommend). no performance gains..no paint chips either.

KMPrenger · 12-07-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by esperman

my first MODS were:
clear bra (highly recommend). no performance gains..no paint chips either.

I will second this! Love the clear bra!

skraemer · 12-11-2010, 12:50 PM

How did you guys get your clear bra installed? Also what is the brand of the bra?

bigted83 · 12-14-2010, 08:43 PM

By hand and victoria secret lol

12-06-2010, 01:41 PM	#1
GMFarmer Drives: Camaro 2LT 2011 Black Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toms River Posts: 15	Got my 2LT. Need mods, want to keep warranty tho Finnaly got my 2LT/RS, I asked about exhauts before and decided on going with either the mrt v1 or slp loudmouth, If I have theese installed, does it void warranty? What other mods to go along with this can I get that wouldnt void the warranty also? Looking to spend about 1 grand Halos anyone? I'm just not sure what to have done in this car.

12-06-2010, 02:28 PM	#4
a red maro Drives: Victory Red 2lt RS V6 auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alice Tx. Posts: 156	yeah basic bolt-ons shouldn't void out the warranty ie: intake, exhaust, headers. but if you get it tuned to change the timing and/or the air/fuel ratio that it would if I'm not mistaken. don't quote me on that but at least I'm under that impression. __________________ so dirty but yet so clean

12-06-2010, 03:08 PM	#6
a red maro Drives: Victory Red 2lt RS V6 auto Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alice Tx. Posts: 156	as far as i know LT headers are more likely to void warranty, idk about shorty headers though. __________________ so dirty but yet so clean

12-06-2010, 04:38 PM	#7
rtcat600man having FUN now 13.66@101 Drives: 2010 2LT IOM Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clarkston, Michigan Posts: 9,230 View My Garage	Check out my thread for what I have done to my Camaro for some more ideas. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77861 __________________ MY BUILD

12-07-2010, 12:17 AM	#9
SDCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,951	You can expect the dealership to void warranty if the problem you are experiencing is being/or was caused by the modification. Magnuson Moss Act.. IE, change your headlights to Eagle Eyes and they fry your electronics, or bulbs burn out.. will not be covered by warranty. Put on aftermarket exhaust, and your clutch goes out.. can not deny warranty on clutch based on new exhaust. HOWEVER.. your dealership will always have deeper pockets when it comes to law suits and court cases lol.. so if they say theyre going to deny warranty, go see a different dealership, or start the escalation procedure to get higher people involved, __________________

12-06-2010, 01:49 PM	#3
Mankind Whats a Millwright? Drives: 2LT/RS SIM, 05 Wht Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Holden, LA Posts: 410	Lots of mods available. Check out the Cosemtic forum for appearance stuff. You can do several things that dont void warranty. Cold Air Intake for a cpl hundred is a good investment. If you have the RS package it comes with Halos so unless you want brighter, different colors, or a full circle halo you can spend that elsewhere. After burner lights or the Led taillight set falls in that price range as well. Lots to choose from. And post pics when you get em done.

12-06-2010, 03:04 PM	#5
HopeRidesAlone Drives: 2010 Camaro Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 839 View My Garage	i wouldnt be so sure about doing headers and getting away with it

12-07-2010, 06:53 AM	#10
Mankind Whats a Millwright? Drives: 2LT/RS SIM, 05 Wht Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Holden, LA Posts: 410	Yeah simple stuff will only void the warranty if they cause the failure. Headers will only void the Exhaust warranty. A tune is the only thing that will really get you in a bind should you need warranty work done. In my case i had a roof gasket leak on the strip from front to back windshields. My exhaust nor my cai caused this so they fixed it. My radio interface quit working and they fixed it. Depending on the dealer they like modding the cars and wont give you any hassle.

12-07-2010, 07:51 AM	#11
esperman You Can Call Me Jay Drives: 2010 1LT RJT Manual w/CAI & Solo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisville, KY area Posts: 1,284	my first MODS were: clear bra (highly recommend). no performance gains..no paint chips either.

12-11-2010, 12:50 PM	#13
skraemer Drives: 96 Silverado, 2011 2LT M6 RS IBM Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 131	How did you guys get your clear bra installed? Also what is the brand of the bra?

12-14-2010, 08:43 PM	#14
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	By hand and victoria secret lol

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