WynnS123

I have an 05 S2000 with a T1R test pipe and Tein springs. Will the Honda dealership void my warranty if I bring my car in for service?

s2kBryan916

It really depends on the dealership .... I have heard and seen them go with it both ways.
IMO, if you have the ability, throw the Cat back on!
good luck

Project22a

What kind of service? Smog? If not, you can attach the heatshield from your cat onto your T1R Test Pipe, it has the brackets for it.

JackS

Put the Cat back on before visiting the dealer. At minimum, you can avoid some unnecessary and uncomfortable conversation concerning the TP.

AlX Boi

What about other engine dress up mods like an Arc cooling plate, reservoir sock, oil cap and rad cap? These don't affect the car in any way, but just wondering.

JackS

Nothing mentioned so far has anything to do with a warranty. That doesn't mean you might not catch some hell.
Avoid possible unpleasentries when visiting the dealer.

AlX Boi

Understood! I've always taken my car to the dealer to get an oil change, but does it really matter? It's not like this is one of those uber collector cars. The next owner most likely wouldn't care if all the changes were done through the dealership. Hmmm...

IP_Andrey]RUS[

Dont **** with dealership, cause if they start ****ing with you it means a lot of $. All ways keep stock cat, it takes about 20 min to change it. Good luck!

GOS2K007

Basically a good rule to follow is this:

1. the dealership can void your warranty for basically anything they feel like.

Now there are laws that say that the mod has to be the direct cause of the problem, etc, etc. But going through a legal battle with the dealership is just not worth it for a test pipe.

That said, if you are going to mod either keep the stock parts just incase you need warranty work done on your car at the dealership or expect to catch crap from them and possibly void your warranty.

negcamber

One extra note...the law (Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act) only applies to factory warranties. If you have a HondaCare or similar extended "warranty", the law does not apply. This is because extended "warranties" are not actually warranties...they are maintenance insurance policies. And insurance policies can be voided or denied for any of the reasons given in the policy small print...on most extended "warranties" that includes any non-oem parts.