stage 2 and warranty

Smbvolsr1 · 12-27-2006, 07:46 AM

hey guys sorry if this is in the wrong spot but i just got an 07 sti for christmas and i wanna go stage 2 really bad but can i do this and be able to set it back to stock for warranty purposes? thanks for the help

lackskill · 12-28-2006, 10:46 AM

depending on the type of EM that you use and if you want to swap out your DP every time you take it in.

FWIW dealerships dont have a tool that will tell them if your ECU has been flashed or not...

Smbvolsr1 · 12-28-2006, 11:16 AM

yea im gunna get the new cobb ap and im pretty sure u can flash the stock map back on it..u think i would be good for a couple months without getting it protuned afetr i do go stg 2 or would that be a problem. i really dont even wanna get it protuned because the place is so far away but wut do u think??

Okeyd57 · 12-28-2006, 11:28 AM

I think it's a waste to do it all with-out getting it pro-tuned. A tune would properly adjust your a/f ratios and timing to get the most out of your mods. Then you will have a custom map for your car. I live in West Virginia, and I had to drive 300 miles to Dulles, Va. ( right outside of D.C.). Actually, I had to make the trip twice because I upgraded to a 20G with supporting mods after I went stage 2. It probably won't hurt your car if you don't get it tuned, but I wouldn't risk it. Good Luck ! Okey

lackskill · 12-28-2006, 11:31 AM

I have yet to hear anyone say, "Man I wish I never got that protune".

And as for reflashing, my point was that its a hassle to change a DP just to keep your warranty and its fraud as well. And if you arent changing the DP, you may as well leave the EM alone because the dealer cant tell anyways.

Smbvolsr1 · 12-28-2006, 04:22 PM

yea well i guess u guys are right. the place is only an hour and a half away so i guess im just being lazy. im deffinately gunna get a DP tho. im goin hks carbon ti, helix DP,cobb AP, and k&n typhoon CAI. good setup u think?

Peleg · 12-28-2006, 04:34 PM

The warrnty issues are usually rooted in:

1. IF there is a problem and the dealer can prove the Cobb stg. 2 caused it.

2. How "mod-friendly" the dealer is.

**Parker** · 01-24-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peleg

The warrnty issues are usually rooted in:

1. IF there is a problem and the dealer can prove the Cobb stg. 2 caused it.

2. How "mod-friendly" the dealer is.

not sure if it is a state law or federal law but I was under the impression that a dealership has to prove that your mod was a contributing factor to anything related to warranties.

for example: If my stock cat converter craps out, they have to prove that my intake caused the damage if my intake was being accused of contributing to the cat dying. if they can't, they can't void the warranty work based upon me moding my intake.

lackskill · 01-25-2007, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Parker

not sure if it is a state law or federal law but I was under the impression that a dealership has to prove that your mod was a contributing factor to anything related to warranties.

for example: If my stock cat converter craps out, they have to prove that my intake caused the damage if my intake was being accused of contributing to the cat dying. if they can't, they can't void the warranty work based upon me moding my intake.

Magnusson(sp?) v. Moss.

EDIT: 1 month bump FTL...

sti robot · 01-25-2007, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lackskill

I have yet to hear anyone say, "Man I wish I never got that protune".

I've heard people say "Man I wish I never got a protune from him...."

12-27-2006, 07:46 AM	#1
Smbvolsr1 Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STI WRB Fav Mod: floor mats so far lol Location: FL Posts: 11 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	stage 2 and warranty hey guys sorry if this is in the wrong spot but i just got an 07 sti for christmas and i wanna go stage 2 really bad but can i do this and be able to set it back to stock for warranty purposes? thanks for the help This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-28-2006, 10:46 AM	#2
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,612 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	depending on the type of EM that you use and if you want to swap out your DP every time you take it in. FWIW dealerships dont have a tool that will tell them if your ECU has been flashed or not...

12-28-2006, 11:16 AM	#3
Smbvolsr1 Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STI WRB Fav Mod: floor mats so far lol Location: FL Posts: 11 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	yea im gunna get the new cobb ap and im pretty sure u can flash the stock map back on it..u think i would be good for a couple months without getting it protuned afetr i do go stg 2 or would that be a problem. i really dont even wanna get it protuned because the place is so far away but wut do u think??

12-28-2006, 11:28 AM	#4
Okeyd57 Professional STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru STi Fav Mod: Deadbolt 20G Location: Beaver, W.V. Posts: 435 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I think it's a waste to do it all with-out getting it pro-tuned. A tune would properly adjust your a/f ratios and timing to get the most out of your mods. Then you will have a custom map for your car. I live in West Virginia, and I had to drive 300 miles to Dulles, Va. ( right outside of D.C.). Actually, I had to make the trip twice because I upgraded to a 20G with supporting mods after I went stage 2. It probably won't hurt your car if you don't get it tuned, but I wouldn't risk it. Good Luck ! Okey

12-28-2006, 11:31 AM	#5
lackskill Moderator Car: 05 Ram 3500 CTD Fav Mod: Majin Posts: 14,612 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (9)	I have yet to hear anyone say, "Man I wish I never got that protune". And as for reflashing, my point was that its a hassle to change a DP just to keep your warranty and its fraud as well. And if you arent changing the DP, you may as well leave the EM alone because the dealer cant tell anyways.

12-28-2006, 04:22 PM	#6
Smbvolsr1 Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STI WRB Fav Mod: floor mats so far lol Location: FL Posts: 11 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	yea well i guess u guys are right. the place is only an hour and a half away so i guess im just being lazy. im deffinately gunna get a DP tho. im goin hks carbon ti, helix DP,cobb AP, and k&n typhoon CAI. good setup u think?

12-28-2006, 04:34 PM	#7
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: Death Valley Posts: 5,898 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	The warrnty issues are usually rooted in: 1. IF there is a problem and the dealer can prove the Cobb stg. 2 caused it. 2. How "mod-friendly" the dealer is.