Taking car in for service with G-M intake

nightkhan · 10-07-2007, 10:21 PM

Just a quick question. I've got the G-M replica intake, and my car is due for service. I think I should probably put the original back in right?

I'm just too lazy to switch it back and forth.

AndrewAZ · 10-07-2007, 10:50 PM

I wouldnt get caught with a replica air intake... I would change it out if you dont have a good relation with your service advisor. Other than that you will be fine.

FirstClass · 10-07-2007, 11:35 PM

I don't think that they could ever prove a different air intake caused an engine problem. If you want to be totally safe take it off but I'd think it's like an exhaust, nearly impossible to cause a problem.

OhhaiAlex · 10-08-2007, 02:11 AM

My car has alot of parts that are modified already and my SA is cool with it. I wouldnt worry about it and just bring it in. They cannot determine that your CAI is the problem

iczz · 10-20-2007, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteAngel

My car has alot of parts that are modified already and my SA is cool with it. I wouldnt worry about it and just bring it in. They cannot determine that your CAI is the problem

Which dealer do you go?

BoostedBMW · 10-20-2007, 11:25 AM

Back when I had my E46 I use to bring it in for service with a GruppeM intake (among other mods), and they were fine with it. I also use to tip my SA 10 bucks everytime I shook his hand when I brought my car in for service so that probably helped. Sometimes you need to grease the wheels to make them turn smoothly.

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