Suspension Mods Void Warranty ? (Steven's Creek)
03-14-2007, 03:38 PM
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Suspension Mods Void Warranty ? (Steven's Creek)
I want to take my ride in for a potential warranty repair:
1) Do suspension mods (springs & rear sway bar) void a warranty? I hear it depends on the dealer. How is Steven's Creek in regards to mods?
2) Can I take it into any Suby dealer, or just to the place of purchase?
Thanks in advance!
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1) Do suspension mods (springs & rear sway bar) void a warranty? I hear it depends on the dealer. How is Steven's Creek in regards to mods?
2) Can I take it into any Suby dealer, or just to the place of purchase?
Thanks in advance!
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03-14-2007, 03:48 PM
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the warranty states that the part installed needs to directly effect the part being warranteed (sp?) therefore, if you are trying to warranty a strut, having an aftermarket spring on it will void it. However, if you're trying to warranty a lightbulb, the springs shouldn't affect it
03-14-2007, 03:52 PM
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I am giving you this warning DO NOT BRING IT TO STEVEN'S CREEK... they are NOT the place that is renowned for thier excellent work. Go to fremont or Santa cruz..... your going to get overcharged and be unhappy with the results....
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carlsen is friendly with my mods.. i have catless dp, uppipe.. cusco zero 2r coilovers.. they never said anything..
i think aftermarket companies have protection against this kinda stuff? like they can only violate your suspension part of ur warranty? i dont exactly know tho
i think aftermarket companies have protection against this kinda stuff? like they can only violate your suspension part of ur warranty? i dont exactly know tho
03-14-2007, 03:53 PM
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the bad thing is if you had an exhaust, which creates more power, and your suspension is "messed up" they will try to say the extra power put more force on the suspension causing it to be damaged. They are very sneaky in how they word things. Basically if you need something fixed, and its a bid dollar item, I would go as close to stock as you can before bringing it in. Might save you money in the long run.
03-14-2007, 03:53 PM
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Best Peeps
Originally Posted by SubyN00by
BTW, take it to Santa Cruz Subaru, they're ****en cool!
What dealer would you recommend? I may have to check out Santa Cruz...
03-14-2007, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by RL8-CR8-XLR8
That was the next question:
What dealer would you recommend? I may have to check out Santa Cruz...
What dealer would you recommend? I may have to check out Santa Cruz...
Also, what are you trying to warranty? and what mods do you have done to your car? I might be able to save you some headache by telling you what needs to be removed...
03-14-2007, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by A.V.E.
+1 for Santa Cruz, ive heard they are mod friendly and also look into Subaru of Fremont but im not to sure how friendly they are with mods.
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Originally Posted by RL8-CR8-XLR8
How is Steven's Creek in regards to mods?
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you won't be asking that question again.
03-14-2007, 04:50 PM
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+1 I don't care how close they are to you. It's not worth it.
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I would strongly suggest you take a few minutes and use the search function on "Stevens Creek" from this forum
you won't be asking that question again.
you won't be asking that question again.
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