[azrrob]

Hello. I have a 2025 M240ix being built, an order I am thinking of canceling. I noticed the threads here about the importance of an aluminum Skid Plate. I emailed my salesman (who has yet to reply). I asked salesman if BMW would install, prior to my taking delivery, the Turner Motorsport Skid Plate offering to pay for the part. I also asked if such an add-on would void the warranty. Since there was no reply I went to a local mechanic today and asked if he'd install the part for me. He said he would but said it could void the warranty, that I should check with the dealer.

This guy worked as a BMW mechanic for 10 years before opening his own shop. I appreciated his honesty. Any feedback would be appreciated. I won't do anything unless I get something in writing from BMW

Bob
2015 Audi S3 Violet Pearlescent/ gray-black leather
2001 E46 M3 Alpine White/Cinnamon (retired)
2006 MZ4 Imola Red/Imola Red (retired)

[oldbmwtech]

Originally Posted by azrrob

Hello. I have a 2025 M240ix being built, an order I am thinking of canceling. I noticed the threads here about the importance of an aluminum Skid Plate. I emailed my salesman (who has yet to reply). I asked salesman if BMW would install, prior to my taking delivery, the Turner Motorsport Skid Plate offering to pay for the part. I also asked if such an add-on would void the warranty. Since there was no reply I went to a local mechanic today and asked if he'd install the part for me. He said he would but said it could void the warranty, that I should check with the dealer.

This guy worked as a BMW mechanic for 10 years before opening his own shop. I appreciated his honesty. Any feedback would be appreciated. I won't do anything unless I get something in writing from BMW

Bob
2015 Audi S3 Violet Pearlescent/ gray-black leather
2001 E46 M3 Alpine White/Cinnamon (retired)
2006 MZ4 Imola Red/Imola Red (retired)

A skid plate will not void the warranty unless it caused the defect, which BMW would have to prove. I can't see how a skid plate will cause a component to fail. The benefits out way your concerns.

[Antique-ace]

Originally Posted by oldbmwtech

A skid plate will not void the warranty unless it caused the defect, which BMW would have to prove. I can't see how a skid plate will cause a component to fail. The benefits out way your concerns.

I completely agree.
If you have any concerns about the skid plate voiding your warranty just remove it before you bring your car to the dealership for a repair you think will be covered under warranty. There is no way the dealership could know or prove the skid plate was ever there (unless they took and kept photos of it at a previous service visit, which is not very likely).

[bungleaio]

In my experience BMW will not fit any parts unless they came in a BMW box and they have ordered them.

I drive around perfectly happily without a skid plate, none of my cars have ever had one fitted.

[logjamexcalibur]

Originally Posted by bungleaio

I drive around perfectly happily without a skid plate, none of my cars have ever had one fitted.

how many of your cars have had bottom mounted oil coolers with their fins facing the ground?

[eli371]

Originally Posted by bungleaio

In my experience BMW will not fit any parts unless they came in a BMW box and they have ordered them.

Strange, my dealer installs parts i ordered from FCP all the time. Saved a bunch over the years.

[bungleaio]

Originally Posted by logjamexcalibur

how many of your cars have had bottom mounted oil coolers with their fins facing the ground?

Absolutely no idea

[Mike_H_]

Originally Posted by azrrob

Hello. I have a 2025 M240ix being built, an order I am thinking of canceling. I noticed the threads here about the importance of an aluminum Skid Plate.

If you didn't order the ZTK package, a skid plate isn't needed. The ZTK adds the additional oil cooler mounted under the car.

A skid plate isn't going to interfere with the engine, transmission or suspension and it installs in holes that already exist from the factory.

Destroying the oil cooler and blowing the engine will void the warranty.

[Prr]

From the 3 series forum
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=245
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=263
The ztk oil cooler is no longer exposed, hopefully true for the G42 as well.
Mine is about 3 weeks out yet, perhaps someone will confirm before then.

[IanH]

Simple answer, no way skid plate voids a warranty. Ridiculous notion.

If your dealer gives you crap about it then you sadly have a bad dealer and need to go to another.

[Ricochet48]

Originally Posted by Prr

From the 3 series forum
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=245
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=263
The ztk oil cooler is no longer exposed, hopefully true for the G42 as well.
Mine is about 3 weeks out yet, perhaps someone will confirm before then.

I believe the 3 series cooler setup is inherently different. That would be great if the G42 with ZTK now came with one. Seems like such a huge liability.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by Ricochet48

I believe the 3 series cooler setup is inherently different. That would be great if the G42 with ZTK now came with one. Seems like such a huge liability.

It’s set up like that in the UK

[azrrob]

are you saying the 2025 M240i is set up in UK without the exposed cooler?

[fiona0505]

Originally Posted by Prr

From the 3 series forum
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=245
https://g20.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=263
The ztk oil cooler is no longer exposed, hopefully true for the G42 as well.
Mine is about 3 weeks out yet, perhaps someone will confirm before then.

is there still a exposed oil cooling on 2025 g42？

[IanH]

Originally Posted by fiona0505

is there still a exposed oil cooling on 2025 g42？

Nobody has confirmed yet. Hoping my car is in before end of november and I will confirm, but probably someone else will get one first.

[fiona0505]

Originally Posted by IanH

Nobody has confirmed yet. Hoping my car is in before end of november and I will confirm, but probably someone else will get one first.

If confirmed please notify here

[IanH]

Originally Posted by fiona0505

If confirmed please notify here

Will do, I know a few of us are waiting to know from a 2025. I'm tempted to go look for one at a dealer to find out...