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Cam · 03-17-2002, 03:37 PM

I looked thru the Warranty manual for my stock '98 SE that's still got lots of warranty left, and noticed some vague references to 'performance modifications'. Has anyone run into problems with Nissan's warranty because of mods?

I'm still going ahead with my plans this spring, I just wanna know if I'll run into problems down the road. Would it help to get friendly with the guys at my local dealership? (but not THAT friendly, if you know what I mean)  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sigh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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whateverjames · 03-17-2002, 03:41 PM

a warranty? what the hell is that?
just joking, i've never owned a car with a warranty.
i know minor mods such as intake and exhaust don't void the warranty. turbo and nitrous will, of course. oh and the SR engine swap could possibly void the warranty  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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*transient* · 03-17-2002, 04:01 PM

Hey, not to get off topic, but Cam, is that username a reference to popular hotrodding tv by any chance?

Cam · 03-17-2002, 04:52 PM

My username is actually a reference to my real name. It's Cam. I also try to avoid any program with 'hotrodding' in the title, so I don't know what the hell you're referring to!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Krunko · 03-17-2002, 06:03 PM

It's a canadian name...like Sea Bass on Dumb and Dumber...he's actually a hockey player called Cam Neely.

Cam · 03-17-2002, 06:19 PM

Don't wanna hurt any 'merican feelings talking aboot Canadian hockey players, and how did you know I was a Canuck? Musta looked at my profile, eh... And does anyone have anything ON-TOPIC to add?  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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Thank you, drive through...

*transient* · 03-17-2002, 08:39 PM

I figured it was probably your name, but wasn't sure. Btw, don't be so quick to judge. Popular hotrodding tv has a hell of a lot of information. Every show they explain part of the car in detail and show performance applications of it.

Ok, you can get back on topic now, sorry for hijacking your thread  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>

tnord · 03-17-2002, 10:59 PM

unless the part in question was directly affected by the addition of aftermarket parts........like shocks going  bad early because you put springs on........the warranty should still be applicable

for instance.....if you put some new coilovers on your car, that has nothing to do with a timing chain breaking at 40k miles

thewholefnshow · 03-18-2002, 09:48 AM

Like tnord said, they have to be able to prove your mod fucked something up, and most places don't care about anything but forced induction. Suspension, body etc they generally don't care, but each dealer is different.

03-17-2002, 03:37 PM	#1
Cam Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I looked thru the Warranty manual for my stock '98 SE that's still got lots of warranty left, and noticed some vague references to 'performance modifications'. Has anyone run into problems with Nissan's warranty because of mods? I'm still going ahead with my plans this spring, I just wanna know if I'll run into problems down the road. Would it help to get friendly with the guys at my local dealership? (but not THAT friendly, if you know what I mean)  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sigh.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________

03-17-2002, 03:41 PM	#2
whateverjames Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: St. Louis Age: 45 Posts: 2,263 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	a warranty? what the hell is that? just joking, i've never owned a car with a warranty. i know minor mods such as intake and exhaust don't void the warranty. turbo and nitrous will, of course. oh and the SR engine swap could possibly void the warranty  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ 02 Blazer X - 90 240SX w/SR oh noes

03-17-2002, 04:01 PM	#3
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey, not to get off topic, but Cam, is that username a reference to popular hotrodding tv by any chance? __________________ Learn everything you can, while you still have the chance.

03-17-2002, 04:52 PM	#4
Cam Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My username is actually a reference to my real name. It's Cam. I also try to avoid any program with 'hotrodding' in the title, so I don't know what the hell you're referring to!  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________

03-17-2002, 06:19 PM	#6
Cam Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't wanna hurt any 'merican feelings talking aboot Canadian hockey players, and how did you know I was a Canuck? Musta looked at my profile, eh... And does anyone have anything ON-TOPIC to add?  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> Thank you, drive through... __________________

03-17-2002, 06:03 PM	#5
Krunko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's a canadian name...like Sea Bass on Dumb and Dumber...he's actually a hockey player called Cam Neely.

03-17-2002, 08:39 PM	#7
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I figured it was probably your name, but wasn't sure. Btw, don't be so quick to judge. Popular hotrodding tv has a hell of a lot of information. Every show they explain part of the car in detail and show performance applications of it. Ok, you can get back on topic now, sorry for hijacking your thread  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'> __________________ Learn everything you can, while you still have the chance.

03-17-2002, 10:59 PM	#8
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	unless the part in question was directly affected by the addition of aftermarket parts........like shocks going  bad early because you put springs on........the warranty should still be applicable for instance.....if you put some new coilovers on your car, that has nothing to do with a timing chain breaking at 40k miles

03-18-2002, 09:48 AM	#9
thewholefnshow Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 672 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Like tnord said, they have to be able to prove your mod fucked something up, and most places don't care about anything but forced induction. Suspension, body etc they generally don't care, but each dealer is different.