[becker800]

Originally Posted by auf Deutsche

Eagerly awaiting review after your jb4 instal. What map will you be running?

Leaving the cp on should be a non-issue. If they ask, just tell them the POS oem plastic pipe cracked and you wanted a far more durable piece. It's the tune and dp that need to be removed prior to service.

Dont have DP so just the tune for me. I will be running Map 1 for now. Maybe going up to Map 2 once the Electronic Solenoid issues are resolved. Cause going to map 2 wont make a huge difference as of now until thats resolved I'm pretty sure.

I have to get a few hundred more miles on her until I can install the tune I'm only at about 400.
And of course we got more snow today so will be a couple days of no driving it again

[mannymazz]

Do you guys leave your aftermarket charge pipe on during routine service?

[olehead]

I tslked to the service manager at my bmw dealer - as far as he is concerned there is absolutely no iisue with a after market charge pipe - tunes and other stuff diffierent issue

[inChargeOfIT]

I just ordered an ER charge pipe. Ordered it anodized black just so the shiny chrome would not stick out so much during services. Not that I am trying to hide it but I do not want to invite further scrutiny.

I am doing it largely for peace of mind and am not expecting any performance improvements. I do intend to install stage 2 (or Dinan/Cobb when they are out) so replacing the weak link now seems prudent. I am also worried about heat (very hot summers here) so I will be installing the m-sport retrofit and a bigger FMIC to get more air in and better oil cooling. Will likely be removing the fog lights when I do the m-sport retrofit as well for more air.

[RollingLower42]

Originally Posted by olehead

I tslked to the service manager at my bmw dealer - as far as he is concerned there is absolutely no iisue with a after market charge pipe - tunes and other stuff diffierent issue

Most service places are like this too. There seems to be a lot of people who seem over paranoid about warranty issues with their cars and aftermarket parts.. But from my experiences so far, any BMW place is totally O.K with the aftermarket stuff and they really are nice people about it always.. I have never had anyone question or grill me about "What I did to my car", but more or less they seem to dig it and always give me compliments..

Now back in the day when I had a Ford Explorer, Ford people were complete dicks. Since my car was bagged and had rims, they always would be dicks and give me a hard time, tell me they "wouldn't touch my car" not even for a oil change.

BMW seems to me, the most mod friendly car company that I have experienced thus far.

[2blu]

Originally Posted by RollingLower42

BMW seems to me, the most mod friendly car company that I have experienced thus far.

I can't say for BMW yet since it's only been 2 months, but Infiniti here in Montreal not only accepted and supported modding, they had a counter for aftermarket parts ! Hands down the best customer care and headache free experience I've had with a dealership.

[olehead]

Just a quick note since Ford dealers were brought up - I also have a 2013 CS/GT 5.0 Mustang and have done and are in the process of doing a lot of modding- my ford service manager not only does not have a problem with it he encourages me ( a couple of the mods ie gears and intake I had done by them as they had the right tools)-no warranty isssues - unless you go Nitrous which breaks stuff
- This is due to the fact Ford is getting a lot more involved with local 1/4 mile tracks and the amateur driver

[mikew2069]

Originally Posted by RollingLower42

Most service places are like this too. There seems to be a lot of people who seem over paranoid about warranty issues with their cars and aftermarket parts.. But from my experiences so far, any BMW place is totally O.K with the aftermarket stuff and they really are nice people about it always.. I have never had anyone question or grill me about "What I did to my car", but more or less they seem to dig it and always give me compliments..

BMW seems to me, the most mod friendly car company that I have experienced thus far.

^^^THIS.. the posts that ask if a catback will void warranty just baffles me