12-26-2013, 01:03 PM | #23 | |
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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 |
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12-31-2013, 12:32 PM | #25 |
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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
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12-31-2013, 02:45 PM | #26 |
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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. |
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01-01-2014, 01:32 AM | #27 | |
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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.
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01-01-2014, 04:10 AM | #28 |
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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.
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01-01-2014, 09:22 AM | #29 |
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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 |
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01-01-2014, 10:03 AM | #30 | |
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