anyone with a modified suspension have any luck in having their sub-frame repaired...

IGotId · Thu, Jul-08-2010, 01:30:29 AM

under warranty at a local dealer? i believe i have some tiny cracks that need repair...

lmtfi · Thu, Jul-08-2010, 04:50:12 AM

Cars with suspension modifications are not covered under the subframe agreement.

irex511 · Fri, Jul-09-2010, 11:07:25 AM

From what I've heard and read, it will really depend on the dealer. Some dealers are "cool" about mods and realize that you could always just bolt the original parts back on.

Of course, you can always just bolt on the original parts.

IGotId · Sat, Jul-10-2010, 04:17:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lmtfi

Cars with suspension modifications are not covered under the subframe agreement.

i realize that...just wanted to see if any local dealers have covered cars w/ modded suspensions...

Quote:

Originally Posted by irex511

From what I've heard and read, it will really depend on the dealer. Some dealers are "cool" about mods and realize that you could always just bolt the original parts back on.

Of course, you can always just bolt on the original parts.

thanks man...hopefully, someone local has come across a "cool" dealer...

jagass · Sat, Jul-10-2010, 04:25:51 AM

I think it's not under warranty, if i'm not mistaken. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Reach · Sat, Jul-10-2010, 07:41:46 PM

I know this is tangential at best, but I used to take my modded Z4 to BMW of Fairfax and I never got any run-around for service or warranty stuff. They threw new rotors and brakes on the car for me at inspection time (I was still under the service interval) even though the car had modded suspension and oversized wheels / tires, and had fresh track time on it, including "blue" pad-worn rotors.

I know its not a subframe story, but I consider them to be a mod-friendly dealer as a result. BMW of Sterling is the exact opposite, they won't even change your oil unless you're past due. I don't have any experience with Arlington or the Maryland dealers.

IGotId · Mon, Jul-12-2010, 02:57:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reach

I know this is tangential at best, but I used to take my modded Z4 to BMW of Fairfax and I never got any run-around for service or warranty stuff. They threw new rotors and brakes on the car for me at inspection time (I was still under the service interval) even though the car had modded suspension and oversized wheels / tires, and had fresh track time on it, including "blue" pad-worn rotors.

I know its not a subframe story, but I consider them to be a mod-friendly dealer as a result. BMW of Sterling is the exact opposite, they won't even change your oil unless you're past due. I don't have any experience with Arlington or the Maryland dealers.

thanks man, do you remember your SA's name?

**bCaHnIaCnKa** · Wed, Jul-28-2010, 10:12:46 PM

I think you will have better luck if you do it yourself at an independent shop and just spend the money. The dealer, even if they "fix" your suspension, if it is under 5 inches they will fill it up with this epoxy like foam that is very hard. It's not really a "fix" more like a "mend".

The only way to really fix and ensure the problem is done and over with is if you do a subframe weld and get it to an independent shop. The deadline for getting money back is September so you still have some time and SOME members of the Bay Area forum HAVE been reimbursed for their cracks in their subframe for work done by an independent shop WITH modded cars. Good luck!

IGotId · Tue, Aug-03-2010, 02:08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bCaHnIaCnKa

I think you will have better luck if you do it yourself at an independent shop and just spend the money. The dealer, even if they "fix" your suspension, if it is under 5 inches they will fill it up with this epoxy like foam that is very hard. It's not really a "fix" more like a "mend".

The only way to really fix and ensure the problem is done and over with is if you do a subframe weld and get it to an independent shop. The deadline for getting money back is September so you still have some time and SOME members of the Bay Area forum HAVE been reimbursed for their cracks in their subframe for work done by an independent shop WITH modded cars. Good luck!

Thanks for the tips...it turns out my CPO already expired earlier this yr

Thu, Jul-08-2010, 01:30:29 AM	#1
IGotId No longer driving an e46 after 1 e46 or another for a decade Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,949 In the garage: '10 BMW X5M Reputation: 0 Location: NoVA	anyone with a modified suspension have any luck in having their sub-frame repaired... under warranty at a local dealer? i believe i have some tiny cracks that need repair... __________________ Silver Grey/Cinnamon Premium, Nav, Xenons, CWP; TC Kline S/A Coilovers; Gunmetal RAC RG4 v.2 19x9/10"; Stoptech BBK; OEM CSL Bootlid & Diffuser, V-CSL v2 bumper; Dinan SSK, Dinan exhaust, & Dinan Front Strut Tower Brace

Thu, Jul-08-2010, 04:50:12 AM	#2
lmtfi Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5,061 Reputation: 0	Cars with suspension modifications are not covered under the subframe agreement. __________________

Fri, Jul-09-2010, 11:07:25 AM	#3
irex511 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 105 Reputation: 0 Location: Fairfax	From what I've heard and read, it will really depend on the dealer. Some dealers are "cool" about mods and realize that you could always just bolt the original parts back on. Of course, you can always just bolt on the original parts. __________________ 2006 BMW M3 ZCP - 6MT, TCK D/A Coilovers, TCK Camber Plates, PowerFlex RTABs and FCABs, PFC Carbon Z Brakes, SS Lines, Schroth Harness, Bridgestone Potenza RE-11s

Sat, Jul-10-2010, 04:25:51 AM	#5
jagass Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 291 Reputation: 0	I think it's not under warranty, if i'm not mistaken. Correct me if I'm wrong. __________________ Music is my LIFE!!!

Sat, Jul-10-2010, 07:41:46 PM	#6
Reach Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,137 Reputation: 0 Location: Raleigh NC	I know this is tangential at best, but I used to take my modded Z4 to BMW of Fairfax and I never got any run-around for service or warranty stuff. They threw new rotors and brakes on the car for me at inspection time (I was still under the service interval) even though the car had modded suspension and oversized wheels / tires, and had fresh track time on it, including "blue" pad-worn rotors. I know its not a subframe story, but I consider them to be a mod-friendly dealer as a result. BMW of Sterling is the exact opposite, they won't even change your oil unless you're past due. I don't have any experience with Arlington or the Maryland dealers. __________________

Wed, Jul-28-2010, 10:12:46 PM	#8
bCaHnIaCnKa another female ///M3 driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 10,066 In the garage: '08 BMW 528 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 573	I think you will have better luck if you do it yourself at an independent shop and just spend the money. The dealer, even if they "fix" your suspension, if it is under 5 inches they will fill it up with this epoxy like foam that is very hard. It's not really a "fix" more like a "mend". The only way to really fix and ensure the problem is done and over with is if you do a subframe weld and get it to an independent shop. The deadline for getting money back is September so you still have some time and SOME members of the Bay Area forum HAVE been reimbursed for their cracks in their subframe for work done by an independent shop WITH modded cars. Good luck! __________________ 2005 ///M3, Carbon Metallic Black / Cinnamon Leather, ZCP 2008 528i, Platinum Gray Metallic / Gray Leather, Sport

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