Qualification- My knowledge about
Porsche
modifications is almost zero
Questions-
1. Will most dealers actually do supension and/or exhaust modifications and then warranty what they do? What is normal warranty on the parts by the manufacturer?
2. What happens to the replaced parts, if done at time of delivery? Credit? How much?
2. Do suspension/exhaust modifications void any part of the new car warranty?
3. Some here on have stated gains of about 22-23 hp and 15 ft. lb. of torque. Precisely what parts add up to that? Exhaust, headers, cat?? About how much would that cost?
4.
Porsche
is know for its ability to produce remarkably balanced cars with superior performance. So if one can so easily make such modifications for a most reasonable increase in performance, why wouldn't
Porsche
simply do that itself? Do you somehow lose some of the attributes of the car as it was designed and built??
Before a moderator simply tells me to do a search, I already have, but I get confused by what components drivers are adding/replacing to making to yield the gains as mentioned above.
THANKS for any comments.
Doobydarby
1. Some dealers will & some won't install non
Porsche
parts. Dealers are independant businesses so you'll need to check w/yours. There is no "normal" warranty on aftermarket parts. I've seen a range from 30 days to one year or even "lifetime." Any warranty on installation is up to the installer.
2. Generally you own the replaced parts. Don't expect any credit. Few dealers or repair shops have any interest in trying to sell used parts. Sell them on eBay or store them to return your car to stock for resale. Mods add little, if any, resale value & may actually decrease it.
2. (second 2.) No effect on warranty unless the mod is the proximate cause of an otherwise warranteed repair/failure. Then, you're out of luck unless your dealer is kind to you. BTW, there IS extensive discussion of this point in the archives.
3. I'd take claims of increased HP/torque w/a big grain of salt, even when supported by dyno charts. Plus, if you want to experience what a 15-20 HP gain feels like, drive w & w/o a 150-200# passenger. Again, tons in the archives.
4. For suspension mods, yes you'll lose something if you change the designed performance, but you may get closer to what you personally prefer vs what an engineer at
Porsche
chose as the perfect compromise. As to performance gains from exhaust, headers, chips, etc., they all represent a balancing of competing interests (noise, vibration, resonance, emissions, driveability, gas selection, environmental factors, gov't regs, longevity, etc.). Here too,
Porsche
's designs must meet a range of requirements & performance parameters. You can elect to meet just yours. However, there is seldom a free lunch.
I strongly suggest you get the car & live w/it for a while before considering any mods. It's a heck of a great car from the factory. Don't be lead or mislead by what others may say or do about their personal mod decisions. Some here have some sad experiences rushing into mods. It's you who'll own the car.
If you want to improve the performance of your car, the best "mod" you can make is to the driver's skill level. Get to a few DEs & you'll be amazed at how much better your car performs.
Sorry to say, but there's also much discussion about these points discoverable in a search.
Dan - what a great answer - I'm speechless.
Dooby - this is good advice - listen... especially this:
brad
Great rsponses! I just used my first reputation comment. Cheers!
Thanks!
Thanks for the great responses. They are quite helpful. I think that classes to improve my driving abilities would be amazingly beneficial. For many years I thought that, but never took advantage of such. I will try to learn more about them.
Doobydarby
