New to BMW. What will be the basic mod that I can do without hurting factory warranty

kassichoi · 09-03-2022, 07:23 PM

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Hello all,
I am new to BMW community. Just got 2021 X3 S Drive with M package. What is the basic mod that will not void factory warranty?
Any recommendations?

eleven11 · 09-03-2022, 08:08 PM

Welcome. Depends on what you're looking for. More performance? Aesthetics? Comfort?

JimmyJazz · 09-03-2022, 08:24 PM

Also, depends on your servicing dealer.

Marcoose · 09-03-2022, 11:22 PM

Tyres!

And a ‘It Happens’ bumper sticker.

KevinC · 09-03-2022, 11:38 PM

Get a set of cocomats and call it a day. Why do you feel pressured to mod it at all?

whyzee125 · 09-04-2022, 12:13 AM

Anything Dinan

///MPhatic · 09-04-2022, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kassichoi

Hello all,
I am new to BMW community. Just got 2021 X3 S Drive with M package. What is the basic mod that will not void factory warranty?
Any recommendations?

In my experience BMW's warranty is more of a guideline vs a line in the sand. I'd plan the mods you want to do, ask your SA, then call around to several other dealerships and ask them as well.

________ · 09-04-2022, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by whyzee125

Anything Dinan

Hope that’s a joke?
Most things Dinan will void your warranty on parts they touch.

damianwo · 09-04-2022, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Onesie

Hope that’s a joke?
Most things Dinan will void your warranty on parts they touch.

This! If a part will cause failure of another part, component, warranty won’t cover but does not mean warranty is toast.

P1 · 09-04-2022, 11:44 AM

I am getting bot vibes here.

Mavus · 09-04-2022, 12:07 PM

make it cozy

thebmw · 09-04-2022, 01:27 PM

Tinting windows, changing the grille, new tires, changing wheels, and as Mavus elegantly posted, plush sheepskin seat covers.

whyzee125 · 09-04-2022, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onesie

Hope that’s a joke?
Most things Dinan will void your warranty on parts they touch.

No, Dinan replaces your factory warranty with their own so if you void your warranty and break something, they'll cover it instead.

________ · 09-04-2022, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whyzee125

No, Dinan replaces your factory warranty with their own so if you void your warranty and break something, they'll cover it instead.

Again, not true.
Some of their products offer this warranty for an additional fee. Some, don’t even have that option.

Westside Guy · 09-05-2022, 01:36 AM

Consider PPF for either the front or allover the vehicle. 😉

Glen e · 09-05-2022, 01:09 PM

First thing to do is download the BimmerCode app and customize the car via your options the way you want it.

JasonDot · 09-05-2022, 06:05 PM

Don't add stickers or useless noise.

Theruleslawyer · 09-05-2022, 09:02 PM

Extra ///M badges. No warranty issues with those.

chowser51 · 09-06-2022, 04:52 AM

Don’t forget to tint the front windshield too. Most forget to do that.

Chihuahua · 09-06-2022, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kassichoi

Hello all,
I am new to BMW community. Just got 2021 X3 S Drive with M package. What is the basic mod that will not void factory warranty?
Any recommendations?

Go to a driving school/track day.

DonSylver · 09-07-2022, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Theruleslawyer

Extra ///M badges. No warranty issues with those.

Also add decals down the body and strips down the middle.
Swap the emblems on hood, trunk and wheels for the 50th anniversary ones too, you will be fine.

But if you mess with the engine and start tuning the shite out of it, swapping exhaust to straight pipes, removing fuses and coding new functions into it then that’s good bye warranty!

BobBMWX3 · 09-08-2022, 03:23 PM

So, I know nothing about this...but I thought I read that Stage 1 Dinos could be done for some improvement and that is still covered.

Is this true? Is this a mod that would be worthwhile?

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