NPP - what does it give for $1200??
05-13-2013, 09:13 AM
#62
and because of a aftermarket K&N filter system.
05-13-2013, 09:35 AM
#63
If some of you guys are getting denied warranty coverage over something like a new air filter, you need to find a new dealer or put up more of a fight. On another GM vehicle I have owned, I had a full exhaust setup, intake, and a few other things. I relatively babied the car. At 40k miles, the engine blew from a stock spark plug breaking in cylinder 4. The dealer originally gave me the tab until I pulled up the magnuson act and told them to prove to me that my mods caused the spark plug to break. A couple days later, GM said they would cover it.
You shouldn't be scared to mod your car because of you warranty. You should just know what mods WILL void it such as tuning, engine work, obvious stuff. Get your C7, know your dealer, have fun with the car.
You shouldn't be scared to mod your car because of you warranty. You should just know what mods WILL void it such as tuning, engine work, obvious stuff. Get your C7, know your dealer, have fun with the car.
05-13-2013, 10:17 AM
#64
Drifting
+100If you get warranty coverage denied over a cold-air kit, then your persuasion and negotiation skills need work.
Or like Sp00ky said, your dealer sucks and you need to find another.
05-14-2013, 08:51 AM
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The decision to void the warranty is no longer in the hands of the Dealer; they can only submit a report to division - requesting the action. Higher heads look things over and they make the decision.
Most dealers simply refuse to work on the car... hoping you'll go to another dealer for the repairs.. Still; a slippery-slope for both the dealer and car owner.
But, the days of
"a Fram air filter instead of the GM filter???. That'll void the warranty"
are long gone.
05-14-2013, 02:12 PM
#66
Race Director
I have NPP on my C6 and love it. It sounds great when you start it up, and when you get on it, but it's quiet and not obnoxious when cruising on the highway or out to dinner.
The AFM issue is a good point. People with G8GTs complained about it, people with Chrysler Hemis with it complained about it, the reality is running an 8 cylinder in 4 cylinder mode sounds like crap. Adding an aftermarket exhaust typically exacerbates the issue as well, because it lets out more sound and as such, lets out more of the crappy 4 cylinder sound.
The AFM issue is a good point. People with G8GTs complained about it, people with Chrysler Hemis with it complained about it, the reality is running an 8 cylinder in 4 cylinder mode sounds like crap. Adding an aftermarket exhaust typically exacerbates the issue as well, because it lets out more sound and as such, lets out more of the crappy 4 cylinder sound.
05-14-2013, 08:05 PM
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Why is anyone who mods their exhaust complaining about what it will sound like in ECONOMY mode?
The only time AFM kicks on is when you're in Eco mode. It's stated directly on the Mode Matrix. AFM will only be on in Eco mode.
If you have an aftermarket exhaust, don't go into Eco mode. There's no other difference between touring and Eco mode other than AFM and the color of the screen. If you put on aftermarket exhaust and still want AFM, sucks to be you. The reality is that you can't have your cake and eat it too.
/story
The only time AFM kicks on is when you're in Eco mode. It's stated directly on the Mode Matrix. AFM will only be on in Eco mode.
If you have an aftermarket exhaust, don't go into Eco mode. There's no other difference between touring and Eco mode other than AFM and the color of the screen. If you put on aftermarket exhaust and still want AFM, sucks to be you. The reality is that you can't have your cake and eat it too.
/story
05-14-2013, 08:36 PM
#68
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Why is anyone who mods their exhaust complaining about what it will sound like in ECONOMY mode?
The only time AFM kicks on is when you're in Eco mode. It's stated directly on the Mode Matrix. AFM will only be on in Eco mode.
If you have an aftermarket exhaust, don't go into Eco mode. There's no other difference between touring and Eco mode other than AFM and the color of the screen. If you put on aftermarket exhaust and still want AFM, sucks to be you. The reality is that you can't have your cake and eat it too.
/story
The only time AFM kicks on is when you're in Eco mode. It's stated directly on the Mode Matrix. AFM will only be on in Eco mode.
If you have an aftermarket exhaust, don't go into Eco mode. There's no other difference between touring and Eco mode other than AFM and the color of the screen. If you put on aftermarket exhaust and still want AFM, sucks to be you. The reality is that you can't have your cake and eat it too.
/story
very wise.. Takes technology to operate an exhaust system in Eco mode. It may be really ugly.