[slickooz]

Planning on lowering my car and added spacers soon. Will this void warranty?

[VegasG42]

Like the entire warranty ? No

If you have suspension issues related to lowering the car ? Possibly .

But having quality parts installed correctly it's very unlikely you would have any issues anytime soon.

[Pentland]

Spacers, no.
Lowering, very unlikely - never heard of problems with the usual 25mm to 35mm lowering but some people like to slam the car to the ground.
However, if you went for an approved lowering kit or 3rd party like A C Schnitzer you definitely be fine.

[RockCrusher]

Originally Posted by slickooz

Planning on lowering my car and added spacers soon. Will this void warranty?

Can't see the future with regards to warranty but if you lower the car *too much* and the axle half shafts are no longer parallel with the ground when the car is stationary this puts extra strain on the CV bearings. This could lead to premature failure of the bearings.

[kudos]

I've heard spacers can mess with car insurance though if they find out.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by kudos

I've heard spacers can mess with car insurance though if they find out.

In the UK, it’s a mod that you must declare (as is lowering the car). That said, I’ve never had a problem being insured and spacers have never changed the premium.

[kudos]

Originally Posted by Pentland

In the UK, it’s a mod that you must declare (as is lowering the car). That said, I’ve never had a problem being insured and spacers have never changed the premium.

I think it's more of an issue if you wreck or something happens to the car.

[Evilmoretea]

On this topic whats everyone’s experience with spacers and lowering springs effect on handling performance

I know it will make the ride harsher but im looking at eibach springs, but i dont want to compromise on fast driving performance and handling. Will get the car geo done after as well.

[BG42]

Luckily in the US we don't have all the rules the uk has. Thanks farmers anyway, the only negative I have found from springs is its slightly more stiff and I had a dash rattle pop up after install was a fairly easy fix. Otherwise the car looks 100x better, ride is pretty much the same and it handles a bit better. The spacers also really help the looks. Might be enough that you just keep oem wheels.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by Evilmoretea

On this topic whats everyone’s experience with spacers and lowering springs effect on handling performance

I know it will make the ride harsher but im looking at eibach springs, but i dont want to compromise on fast driving performance and handling. Will get the car geo done after as well.

With the springs, you’ll find the car is more level in the corners, less body roll. Eibach’s are good. Not too firm. Spacers are pretty much for aesthetics only.

Originally Posted by BG42

Luckily in the US we don't have all the rules the uk has.

There is only one rule here with insurance and that is you must declare mods - changes to manufactures spec after the vehicle was delivered. Not all mods change the premiums but you can understand why things like remaps or body kits would.

[Highline-Autos.com]

Originally Posted by VegasG42

Like the entire warranty ? No

If you have suspension issues related to lowering the car ? Possibly .

But having quality parts installed correctly it's very unlikely you would have any issues anytime soon.

Exactly, only claims to related components would be in jeopardy of warranty denial.

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[rad_thundercat]

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act states that a manufacturer cannot void the entire warranty due to the use of aftermarket parts. However, like someone said above, if the aftermarket suspension directly causes damage to any part of the vehicle, the warranty for that specific part can be voided.

But how willing the dealer is to comply with this is what would concern me. What’s to stop them from using that mod to void any warranty claim simply citing how lowering it ‘changed the geometry of the whole car causing premature stress’ or some other obtuse excuse.

Edit; ah

(Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act) this federal law requires that the burden of proof is on the manufacturer to show that the aftermarket part caused the damage.

I still think they’d use the modification as an excuse to be as difficult as possible though. I suppose talking with them about it before hand and get anything in writing would be the safest bet.

[rautoiua]

Originally Posted by slickooz

Planning on lowering my car and added spacers soon. Will this void warranty?

If you live in the USA maybe not but if you are in Europe that's 100% yes.

At least in EU if you put a lip/spoiler it wont be affected but if you put other wheels and tires that are not in spec or anything that is mechanical related it will void it. Even having alot of wear on the rear tires and the car pops a drivetrain error and you go to the dealer and they see the condition of the tires.