Im thinking of getting the AEM CAI... would this void the warranty on the car?

 

The dealer has to prove that the part you installed caused the problem you have. See the Magnusson Moss Act. Tha being said, each dealer reacts differently to mods.

 

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FAQ#1: Will this void my warrantee?

Ans: That legally is a very hard question to answer and not be held liable in some way or another...the basic rule is...the manufacturer warrantee will be void in respects to any damage that may occur as a result of the proposed or existing modification you have done. What does this mean basically? OK...its like this...you install a CAI system on the car....and subsequently have problems with your tires or alignment....no...they cannot legally void your warrantee based on the fact you have modified your car as there is no cause and effect relationship there. They have to be able to prove that the problem or damage that occurred happened as a result of the aftermarket part or modification that you made. For example...you install a CAI on your car....and durring a heavy rainstorm you drive through a "creek" sized puddle and for some reason your car stops running....you take it to the dealer and they inform you that the car is hydrolocked due to sucking in water though your CAI system.....well...then yes...of course....your warrantee is null and void in this case and you will have to foot the bill. BUT....there is an obvious cause and effect relationship there.

Now...in respect to Acura OEM Parts (ie. A-spec kits, spoilers, OEM option rims, ect)....when they are dealer installed at time of purchase, and many times after purchase depending upon the dealer, they carry a full warrantee from your dealer. The part is warranted by Acura regardless, as all OEM Acura parts are purchased from authorized dealers, but in order to get your A-spec body kit fully warranted (parts and labor) by your dealer, it must be dealer installed! (ie...they must have made the money on the labor to install it in the first place) In other words....when you get your body kit on here on AZ or ebay from another authorized Acura dealer, it still carries an Acura warrantee on the part...the labor is your responsibility at that point, as you would expect. A little common sense applied here works in most cases....OEM part warranteed by Acura....dealer installs stuff...dealer will warantee the labor then too...ect ect. Note....the big question becomes...is this HUGE savings that is realized worth the loss of warrantee on the labor? In most cases people find this to be a positive experience...but that is a personal decision totally. Many times you will find that you can save enough money sourcing the parts yourself and having them installed elsewhere, that you could pay for the labor two or three times with the savings....but there is an obvious convenience and familiarity with the model factor from the dealer. Again...total personal choice there depending upon what you are confortable with!

FAQ#2: Will this make my car sound louder?

Ans: Yes...it prob. will if it is a performance oriented mod. Sense should tell you that whenever you modify a car you should not be suprised at the results, given you considered all the results from the get go! Think about all the results of a modification BEFORE you do the modification. Do a search here on AZ first, jot down all the ins and outs people mention and weight the results PRIOR to install... But I hear this question all the time....will this make the car louder...or the car is louder now or it drones now or there is a resonance now, ect. While yes....you just installed a performance exhaust system or component! Make sense? Again...some forethought here will help avoid suprises! If quiet is an issue with you, I dont recommend you start modifying your car. Acura has done a lot of designing to make it quiet from the get go....go messing around with it...dont be suprised at what you get! Forethought and the search feature are your best friend here!

FAQ#3: Is this (easy/how do you/how much time does this take) to install?

Ans: In most cases....if you are talking about an OEM Acura part, the average person with average mechanical ability CAN handle this! (have even heard claims of some with LOW ability handling the tasks) Acura also includes full installation directions with most of their option parts to make installation a breeze or you can pick up a copy here in the 3G Garage to preview it beforehand if you like! I also recommend you do a search around the forum and the 3G Garage for other members installation tips to really make things easy! There are very few cases that somebody has not already "been down the road you are looking" so do a search here. The AZ search feature is your best friend here and can really keep you from getting flamed! There are tons of installation guides members have put together complete with pics! Basically...SEARCH and 3G GARAGE are your best friend (thanks to rets and RonA who put a lot of time into it)

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