This sucks. Honda voided his warranty becuase of Mugen header and exh. Now he`s gotta buy a 10k f20c His motor is shot due to a faulty spark plug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.s2000online.com/forums/sh...threadid=34206

He`s a very cool guy, too! Sucks.

 

damm that sucks! I hope things work out for him, he does seem very innocent; although I don't understand how the loose plug did all that damage.

 

The dealer has to prove that the aftermarket parts caused the failure. Which they cannot prove, of course.... so therefore they buy a motor for him.

-Ryan 95SC2

 

this is actually the 2nd or 3rd time this particular incident has happened that I know of. Very strange..

 

I would tell him to contact SEMA, they will take their *** to court!

 

WERD!!!!

 

That's why you take that **** off when you go to the dealer with a problem.

 

tell him NOT to buy it!! My friend has intake/exhaust and AUTOXR on his license plate. Somehow his motor overrevved, bent some valves, they replaced all of the valves and associated parts under warranty!! At 1st they were telling he would have to pay for it, they said the motor isn't suppose to rev over 7k rpms Also they said the car isn't meant to be driven like a sports car!!!

 

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LMAO! funny thing, that was said to a friend that owns a Type R

 

HOLYFUCK!!!

 

Could that possibly mean that I could have the dealership install new spark plugs today and if they fail tomorrow, there's no warantee on any damage caused by the faulty plugs?

 

sema.org

 

That's full of BS! So, tell why does Honda market the ITR as a sports car in the first place, plus the mark up that most people paid just to own the car. Most of all why is their a big difference in insurance coverage between a GS-R and ITR! I'm sorry it just makes me !

Cal - Who was worried about warrantty cover for his own car with just bolt-ons on it, but didn't have a problem yet with Acura dealers. Also, keeping my fingers crossed!

 

There's an actual act called the Magnussun (sp) act that specifically states that the manufacturer cannot void the warranty from using aftermarket parts unless it was determined that the aftermarket parts are directly responsible for the damage.

 

That is correct. On cases like these, the dealership CANNOT determine that they will not fix it. Call Honda (the # is in your manual) They will set up a date when a representative from Honda will come and inspect the damages himself. If he finds that the header wasnt the cause of engine failure, then they will pay to get it fixed. Let the truth be known, Acura and Honda Techs do not like working on modded cars. I know I'm a Honda tech.

There was a case of a guy with a Prelude that his t-belt shreaded, did mayor head damage. Because the owner had intake, exhaust, and header, they told the owner that the warranty has been voided with those parts. The owner was smart and didnt fall for their ****. To make a long story short, the Prelude was fixed free of charge. A Honda rep came by, took pics, and determined those parts did not cause the belt to shred.

Most service writters are snakes, they will make less commission if they warranty that R. They rather **** you and make money. Most people think that they are not sales people, and they are not out to screw you. The service writter makes a good amount if he sells you that work. Be smart and dont let yourself be caught with your pants down.

Another case of a member here (i wont say who) blew his engine with a turbo. He tried to get his Integra warrantied after removing all signs of there ever being a turbo in his car. Honda used his car as an example to employees of what to look out for. He ended out paying for them to install a new engine.

 

It's amazing how people don't read the whole thread before posting. Even in the original thread from the other board, it's obvious that some people don't read or can't understand. If you read the original thread, the owner said this a few times because people keep blaming the dealership:

 

The dealer does ot have to prove anyhing! Anything other than OEM parts or Honda approved parts can void the warrenty and relieves the dealership of responsibility!

Second, its difficult for me to believe that a faulty plug can blow an engine. Its function is to ignite the fuel air mixure in the engine....the only way I could see a plug blowing an engine is if it was running hot and causing detonation...but you've gotta be pretty damn stupid not to notice that happening...most likely this guy blew by misshifting or hyper-revving the engine!

 

dealers are biased

 

What probably happened was the motor was detonating and broke the tip off the plug and scorred the cylinder walls. This would in fact not be covered by hondas warranty.

 

Buy a toyota!! Honda doesnt give a dam about us or all the money we dish out to them. This wouldnt even be a thread on a toyota board. Sorry just my opinion.

 

Here's what one guy who saw the engine said:

 

Can u say all-trac? I dont take offense or want to provoke anybody. Ive seen 91' supras automatic and 91 mr2's with over 120k miles run at least a 14.3 comin thru at 100mph so yes a celica can also. honda's arent the only quick cars around uuuummkkaaaaayy.

 

I take it you haven't been following the Celica GT-S fiasco? Those things are grenading left and right and many owners are getting the shaft.

 

You probably right. I still like the old ones(toyota) over the new. The new celica gts to me just needs their special vtec reworked. I saw a gts 2000 hit a 15.1 at the track once.

 

that's totally wrong. I've been in the same situation before. THERE IS NO VOIDING OF WARRANTY. They only can void a specific claim. They do have to determine that the part caused the problem.

NO ****!! The Nitrous came off even when I had them fix a non-related problem. Just play it safe is my motto.

-C