WHAT IF...........warranty? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Beezwax · 09-10-2012, 05:52 PM

ok so im sitting at work... trolling the forums, looking at mods and video's.. getting excited which we all do and i got to thinking....

Hi Flow Cats, Intake and reflash... won't that immediately void my warranty?

then what if something happened and they wont cover it... am i fkd?

or should i not really worry too much because these are so badass, paying for a repair that should have been covered is something that makes my car even bettah.

SlingShot · 09-10-2012, 05:53 PM

Yeppers !!!

VVXXXVV · 09-10-2012, 05:54 PM

I heard it torally does for powertrain ,it will Unless you got the money

camarozzzz · 09-10-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Beezwax

ok so im sitting at work... trolling the forums, looking at mods and video's.. getting excited which we all do and i got to thinking....

Hi Flow Cats, Intake and reflash... won't that immediately void my warranty?

then what if something happened and they wont cover it... am i fkd?

or should i not really worry too much because these are so badass, paying for a repair that should have been covered is something that makes my car even bettah.

I thought of doing this as well, and in my experience NO it is not worth tossing away the god-send of a warranty these cars come with.

I thought of a very similar set up as you did but my dealer told me it would cancel my warranty.

A month later my car overheated causing a ton in damages. Lucky for me I had a warranty. I don't see the sense in eating the costs yourself just so you can modify the car a bit.

This is just my opinion and there will be tons and tons of others on here that will disagree with me of course.

babytiger · 09-11-2012, 12:28 AM

Everyone here buys their car with the intention of doing certain things. Some like the piece of mind of warranty (myself included), some want to get all the power they can out of (forget the warranty) and some want to put as many LEDs under the hood as they can... oh, wait... sorry I got sidetracked, lol.
It's yours, do what you want, drive it like you want. If ours runs worry free for a couple of years I probably will be inclined to do some warranty killing mods....

SGOS252382 · 09-11-2012, 08:11 AM

Myself, I got my L99 A6 tuned just after purchasing it. Now my car has full bolt ons and is tuned (and I love my setup).
My car is also over 3 years old and I've had no major issues (no engine or transmission issues).

I've had lots of minor things covered under warranty over the 3 year period. But off course, I didn't fry my tranmission either.

Modding and drag racing is my hobby. S there's no way I could wait 5 years to get my car tuned. I couldn't even wait 1 month.

But L99 A6s need a tune badly. Anyone with an L99 A6 really needs a tune if they're into racing.

Iwantone2 · 09-11-2012, 01:02 PM

Yep, warranty goes out the window. But as you can see from the posters above, a tune and parts are well worth it. There are local members who have had their cars tuned for a while no and have had no issues. Go for it!

markmass · 09-12-2012, 10:52 AM

Very Near 3 year anniversary (Oct)
Within a month of delivery Oct 2009:
SOLO CAT Backs and CAI. Month later - Kooks headers & hi-flow CATS.With the AFM drone and CEL light from the headers, I immediately bought SCT and tune from Ted....Warranty was history within 3 months.
No issues whatsoever (eeeks, tempting fate...), would i do it all over again? totally. Night and day between this and stock.

Beezwax · 09-12-2012, 11:06 AM

since im the sales manager at my dealership, i can get ahold of a good auction buy on a used one... i may just go that route... my unit is scheduled to be built the week of the 24th and should have it late October... we'll see if i just fall in love with the one coming in.

Ponykiller511 · 09-18-2012, 01:50 PM

Will a Hypertech void the warranty even if it's just to turn off the AFM? If I return back to stock can they still see that I have changed anything?

The Stig · 09-18-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ponykiller511

Will a Hypertech void the warranty even if it's just to turn off the AFM? If I return back to stock can they still see that I have changed anything?

Yes, your warranty would be void. It doesn't matter if you only turned AFM off. Putting the stock tune back in doesn't do anything. They can still see that you've flashed the ECM.

Ponykiller511 · 09-18-2012, 03:31 PM

Time to start the bolt ons!

driarene · 09-25-2012, 01:02 AM

I was thinking of doing some mods to my car as well and was worried about the same problem. every mod on these forums are so tempting..
I wanted to get magna flow mufflers, new aftermarket projector headlights (the RS headlights run $1200 EACH @ the dealership- HELL NO), CAI, and some new springs to lower the car for starters since mine's still stock besides the rims.

but according to everyone here, it seems its worth getting the warranty voided lol

but mines only about 6,500 miles old. u guys think i should just say "the hell with it" and do the mods?

markmass · 09-25-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Svv33zy

I was thinking of doing some mods to my car as well and was worried about the same problem. every mod on these forums are so tempting..
I wanted to get magna flow mufflers, new aftermarket projector headlights (the RS headlights run $1200 EACH @ the dealership- HELL NO), CAI, and some new springs to lower the car for starters since mine's still stock besides the rims.

but according to everyone here, it seems its worth getting the warranty voided lol

but mines only about 6,500 miles old. u guys think i should just say "the hell with it" and do the mods?

Basically when you play with a particular aspect of the car - that 'area' is now without warranty i.e the springs, headlights etc. Lets just say the brake calipers started leaking...warranty?? One might argue that because of the springs, you have affected....blah blah - you get the picture. It will ultimately depend on your service manager. Once you 'play' with engine components, consider the whole drive train warranty history.
Exhaust from Cat-back and a CAI? -- huge debates on that, and i leave you to see how much mud flinging that subject can bring up.

So yeah -- your last statement is spot on

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Originally Posted by Svv33zy

but according to everyone here, it seems its worth getting the warranty voided lol

but mines only about 6,500 miles old. u guys think i should just say "the hell with it" and do the mods?

Totally worth it -- different car....

09-10-2012, 05:52 PM	#1
Beezwax Drives: Public Transportation Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 145	WHAT IF...........warranty? ok so im sitting at work... trolling the forums, looking at mods and video's.. getting excited which we all do and i got to thinking.... Hi Flow Cats, Intake and reflash... won't that immediately void my warranty? then what if something happened and they wont cover it... am i fkd? or should i not really worry too much because these are so badass, paying for a repair that should have been covered is something that makes my car even bettah. __________________ "30 psi is like bangin a really hot chick with an STD... you want to hit it but are affraid of the consequences"

09-10-2012, 05:53 PM	#2
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	Yeppers !!! __________________

09-11-2012, 01:02 PM	#7
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	Yep, warranty goes out the window. But as you can see from the posters above, a tune and parts are well worth it. There are local members who have had their cars tuned for a while no and have had no issues. Go for it! __________________

09-12-2012, 10:52 AM	#8
markmass TRI-COUNTY CAMAROS Drives: 2SS/RS Oct 2009 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Coral Springs Florida Posts: 448 View My Garage	Very Near 3 year anniversary (Oct) Within a month of delivery Oct 2009: SOLO CAT Backs and CAI. Month later - Kooks headers & hi-flow CATS.With the AFM drone and CEL light from the headers, I immediately bought SCT and tune from Ted....Warranty was history within 3 months. No issues whatsoever (eeeks, tempting fate...), would i do it all over again? totally. Night and day between this and stock. __________________ GET-TORQ custom CAM 223/243 LSA113, Full LS3 conversion, 3200 stall Multi-Disk TC from Circle-D, B&M Supercooler to cool that tranny down....1 7/8" Kooks Headers and High flowCats. MACH XL Catbacks. Eibach springs, R2C Performance CAI, powdercoated calipers, Footwell lighting in tune with dome lights, tints, ABL Lighting, ACS T3 ports and ACS Eagle T3 triple LED lighting kit. Heritage grill, Hex vents, ZL1 rockers, ZL1 Diffuser, Quad tips...the list keeps getting longer - whats next??

09-12-2012, 11:06 AM	#9
Beezwax Drives: Public Transportation Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 145	since im the sales manager at my dealership, i can get ahold of a good auction buy on a used one... i may just go that route... my unit is scheduled to be built the week of the 24th and should have it late October... we'll see if i just fall in love with the one coming in. __________________ "30 psi is like bangin a really hot chick with an STD... you want to hit it but are affraid of the consequences"

09-10-2012, 05:54 PM	#3
VVXXXVV Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Posts: 141 View My Garage	I heard it torally does for powertrain ,it will Unless you got the money

09-11-2012, 12:28 AM	#5
babytiger it's hers... Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 1,202	Everyone here buys their car with the intention of doing certain things. Some like the piece of mind of warranty (myself included), some want to get all the power they can out of (forget the warranty) and some want to put as many LEDs under the hood as they can... oh, wait... sorry I got sidetracked, lol. It's yours, do what you want, drive it like you want. If ours runs worry free for a couple of years I probably will be inclined to do some warranty killing mods....

09-11-2012, 08:11 AM	#6
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Myself, I got my L99 A6 tuned just after purchasing it. Now my car has full bolt ons and is tuned (and I love my setup). My car is also over 3 years old and I've had no major issues (no engine or transmission issues). I've had lots of minor things covered under warranty over the 3 year period. But off course, I didn't fry my tranmission either. Modding and drag racing is my hobby. S there's no way I could wait 5 years to get my car tuned. I couldn't even wait 1 month. But L99 A6s need a tune badly. Anyone with an L99 A6 really needs a tune if they're into racing.

09-18-2012, 01:50 PM	#10
Ponykiller511 OCD Solutions Drives: 2012 RS/SS L99 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 44 View My Garage	Will a Hypertech void the warranty even if it's just to turn off the AFM? If I return back to stock can they still see that I have changed anything? __________________ COLOR="Gray"]2012 RS/SS L99 Silver Ice Metallic[/COLOR] Texas Speed custom cam and Whipple 2.9 Work in progress stay tuned Pfadt Stage 2 kit with ZL-SPEC sway bars and rear arm kit Pfadt Coilovers Pedders Stage 1 bushings / BMR Subframe connectors and tunnel brace American Racing long tubes w/ high flow cats CAI Intake / Rotofab washer bottle / Roto Fab engine covers/JRE race scoop/Forgestar F-16 /Oracle LED side markers, backup lamps and DRL DYI 5 DRL harness / Heritage Grill

09-18-2012, 03:31 PM	#12
Ponykiller511 OCD Solutions Drives: 2012 RS/SS L99 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 44 View My Garage	Time to start the bolt ons! __________________ COLOR="Gray"]2012 RS/SS L99 Silver Ice Metallic[/COLOR] Texas Speed custom cam and Whipple 2.9 Work in progress stay tuned Pfadt Stage 2 kit with ZL-SPEC sway bars and rear arm kit Pfadt Coilovers Pedders Stage 1 bushings / BMR Subframe connectors and tunnel brace American Racing long tubes w/ high flow cats CAI Intake / Rotofab washer bottle / Roto Fab engine covers/JRE race scoop/Forgestar F-16 /Oracle LED side markers, backup lamps and DRL DYI 5 DRL harness / Heritage Grill

09-25-2012, 01:02 AM	#13
driarene Drives: 2LS Summit White Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lake Forest, Ca Posts: 53	I was thinking of doing some mods to my car as well and was worried about the same problem. every mod on these forums are so tempting.. I wanted to get magna flow mufflers, new aftermarket projector headlights (the RS headlights run $1200 EACH @ the dealership- HELL NO), CAI, and some new springs to lower the car for starters since mine's still stock besides the rims. but according to everyone here, it seems its worth getting the warranty voided lol but mines only about 6,500 miles old. u guys think i should just say "the hell with it" and do the mods?