andrewtrxnn
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Hey,
I own an A90 Supra, I'm looking into modifying my car.
Here are some of the mods that I have bought this week and waiting for them to arrive to install
- Maxton Front Splitter
- Maxton Rear Spoiler
- Megan Catless Downpipes
- Megan 02 Sensors Check Engine Light Fix ( So there's no need for flashing automatically )
- CTS Turbo Intake
I'm looking to do a tune, I haven't decided if I wanted a flash tune or a piggyback. I'm looking at BootMod3 or a JB4. I'm 17 and pay for my own car which probably isn't the best financial decision but I did it anyway luckily being able to afford it with my current job. I have to pay for insurance and the car itself as most people do. I try to stay self-dependent on my own and don't want my parents to be affected (borrowing money etc). I am leasing the car so I'm worried about the warranty. I read there is a law in place in which they can't void your warranty for having aftermarket upgrades unless they can prove that the part that is installed directly influenced what has "broken down" in the vehicle. I'd like to be informed more about the effects and causes of installing aftermarket parts. I understand some risk, I am hoping that my warranty won't be voided due to having catless downpipes and cold air intake, as I would need no flash for them. I daily drive my vehicle as well having about 3000-4000 miles on the dash from my purchase date of August 26th (80 miles on the dash at the start). Can someone inform me about how the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act works? Aswell, will my warranty be void for my modifications? As I don't want to pay out of pocket for repairs unless my mods "damaged" the vehicle which then I understand and accept responsibility.
Moving onto the Flash/Piggyback questions. If my DME is locked which I haven't checked or figured out yet, and I purchase a Piggyback tune. Would my DME being locked effect if I'm able to use the Piggyback? I know for a flash tune I would have to get my DME unlocked, but would it for a DME? I also know that there is a risk of tampering with the ECU and upping boost etc... in which the dealer would know in which then It could void my warranty. Is it the same risk if I flash the car or less? Would they really look into it, especially since I will be having catless downpipes? Also is there any harm in installing a piggyback if everything is mostly stock besides a downpipe and intake? Would I need to upgrade cooling? I've always been into cars and fortunately, my first car was a supra. Any advice and answers would be helpful. Thanks!
I own an A90 Supra, I'm looking into modifying my car.
Here are some of the mods that I have bought this week and waiting for them to arrive to install
- Maxton Front Splitter
- Maxton Rear Spoiler
- Megan Catless Downpipes
- Megan 02 Sensors Check Engine Light Fix ( So there's no need for flashing automatically )
- CTS Turbo Intake
I'm looking to do a tune, I haven't decided if I wanted a flash tune or a piggyback. I'm looking at BootMod3 or a JB4. I'm 17 and pay for my own car which probably isn't the best financial decision but I did it anyway luckily being able to afford it with my current job. I have to pay for insurance and the car itself as most people do. I try to stay self-dependent on my own and don't want my parents to be affected (borrowing money etc). I am leasing the car so I'm worried about the warranty. I read there is a law in place in which they can't void your warranty for having aftermarket upgrades unless they can prove that the part that is installed directly influenced what has "broken down" in the vehicle. I'd like to be informed more about the effects and causes of installing aftermarket parts. I understand some risk, I am hoping that my warranty won't be voided due to having catless downpipes and cold air intake, as I would need no flash for them. I daily drive my vehicle as well having about 3000-4000 miles on the dash from my purchase date of August 26th (80 miles on the dash at the start). Can someone inform me about how the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act works? Aswell, will my warranty be void for my modifications? As I don't want to pay out of pocket for repairs unless my mods "damaged" the vehicle which then I understand and accept responsibility.
Moving onto the Flash/Piggyback questions. If my DME is locked which I haven't checked or figured out yet, and I purchase a Piggyback tune. Would my DME being locked effect if I'm able to use the Piggyback? I know for a flash tune I would have to get my DME unlocked, but would it for a DME? I also know that there is a risk of tampering with the ECU and upping boost etc... in which the dealer would know in which then It could void my warranty. Is it the same risk if I flash the car or less? Would they really look into it, especially since I will be having catless downpipes? Also is there any harm in installing a piggyback if everything is mostly stock besides a downpipe and intake? Would I need to upgrade cooling? I've always been into cars and fortunately, my first car was a supra. Any advice and answers would be helpful. Thanks!
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