Difference between tune & piggyback, and warranty that would allow a tune?

Matt Fojtik · 08-05-2022, 09:48 PM

I'm about to buy an e92 m3. But, I need to get it with a warranty and thus I can't really tune it. If I put a piggyback on is it untraceable, so they can't tell I messed with it so I can not void it?
I know dinan makes something like this but do you guys know of anything else?
I'm wondering because I would like to tune for the benefits and also I plan to put on test pipes so it would be needed.
Or is there any warranty companies you guys know of that would allow a tune like alpine mss?

Thanks,
Matt

amrazM · 08-08-2022, 06:22 AM

youre buying a e92 m3 with a warranty?

cutting the cats out with a extended warranty is sure to get flagged on a warranty claim, these companies look for any reason to not pay out.

theres no piggyback tuning for the mss60 , only afd e85 flex fuel kit.

///M3Fresh · 08-08-2022, 08:31 AM

What the previous poster said ^

Honestly, I would not even waste the money on the warranty. Just save it up and use it when things do break. These are 9-14 year old cars...

kolosy · 08-08-2022, 08:46 AM

Can you even get a warranty for a car this old that isn’t a scam?

torrque · 08-09-2022, 12:14 AM

a. Warranty on a 10+ year old car = scam. b. Tune on a BMW N/A engine=scam no.2.

VR1 · 08-11-2022, 10:41 AM

I disagree with the warranty being a scam and would only buy this car with one. I spent $3500 on my 5 year $0 deductible one and it's already paid about $6,000 in 6 months on my 62k mile e92 (DCT Seals, Diff seals, Valve cover gaskets, engine mounts).

The Alpine MSS tune has changed this car drastically and I would heavily recommend it.

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Matt Fojtik Banned 133 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 E92 M3 [9.00]	Difference between tune & piggyback, and warranty that would allow a tune? I'm about to buy an e92 m3. But, I need to get it with a warranty and thus I can't really tune it. If I put a piggyback on is it untraceable, so they can't tell I messed with it so I can not void it? I know dinan makes something like this but do you guys know of anything else? I'm wondering because I would like to tune for the benefits and also I plan to put on test pipes so it would be needed. Or is there any warranty companies you guys know of that would allow a tune like alpine mss? Thanks, Matt
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amrazM mTekMods 2139 Rep 2,899 Posts Drives: like a granny. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manhatan iTrader: (1)	youre buying a e92 m3 with a warranty? cutting the cats out with a extended warranty is sure to get flagged on a warranty claim, these companies look for any reason to not pay out. theres no piggyback tuning for the mss60 , only afd e85 flex fuel kit. __________________ 2011 Frozen Black/Fox Red E90 M3 650+WHP G-Power Supercharged First DCT to Manual Conversion Worldwide KW CS, BBS RI-A, BW Headers, Snow 2.5
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///M3Fresh Lieutenant 258 Rep 564 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (1)	What the previous poster said ^ Honestly, I would not even waste the money on the warranty. Just save it up and use it when things do break. These are 9-14 year old cars... __________________ 2009 E90 M3 DCT IB Slick Top \| 2017 911 Carrera White 7MT Slick Top \| 2003.5 E46 M3 CB SMG \| 2005 Audi A4 USP Black 6MT
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kolosy Colonel 1478 Rep 2,012 Posts Drives: over potholes Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (2)	Can you even get a warranty for a car this old that isn’t a scam?
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torrque Banned 298 Rep 650 Posts Drives: Ferrari F430, E92 M3, 335xi Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Newton, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Ferrari F430 [9.08] 2009 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	a. Warranty on a 10+ year old car = scam. b. Tune on a BMW N/A engine=scam no.2.
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VR1 Second Lieutenant 638 Rep 289 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Comp Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I disagree with the warranty being a scam and would only buy this car with one. I spent $3500 on my 5 year $0 deductible one and it's already paid about $6,000 in 6 months on my 62k mile e92 (DCT Seals, Diff seals, Valve cover gaskets, engine mounts). The Alpine MSS tune has changed this car drastically and I would heavily recommend it.
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