BigB333

I am currently considering buying either the C230 or the C240, but If do, I would want to put new speakers, new wheels, lower it, reprogramming chip and whatever else. Will any of that void the warenty? Also, does the command have bass control if you have subs?

shtatc

You will hear a number of different answers on this question, but here is my take on the issue. What has been told to me by my dealer is that any modifications to the car will void the warranty on that part of the car. This does not include wheels/tires. No tusre about the speakers. You can do whatever you wish here without voiding any warranties. However, for example, if you modify the springs, then the suspension system is no longer under warranty or if you change out chips/reprogram..then the electronics may be voided. Mercedes seems to be a stickler about modifying from original.

BigB333

now when you say electronics, do you meen just the sound system? because the whole thing is electronic lol the engine is full of electronics isn't it? and the command system.... would it just void the speakers?

BigB333

im sorry after reading your response again i mis understood you. forget the sound system... if you put a reprogramming chip in there however, what electronics will it void? the whole car is FULL of electronic devices.. the most expensive being the command system lol sorry i mis understood

Harris

I dont think messing around with the sound system will do any harm to yr warranty. However, I wouldnt want to do any upgrades/mods on the computer, simply because there's a very high risk of doing so. Too many people can tell you too many stories that they are an expert on this or that, but in the end, there are only a few, and i really mean, A FEW real experts in this world!!!! And the computer controls way too many things in the car!!! Changing the springs is not a big issue, worst case is to change back the original springs if they dont warrant yr shocks!!!
Good luck!!!

BigB333

even the upsolute chip?

Harris

Just want to share a story with you....
I had a VW GTI from Nov 00 to Apr 01. I went to a tuner and asked them to put a Garret chip on (the tuner is the only authorized dealer in my area & they're very experienced in doing these kinda stuff). However, they were not able to start my car after they've put the chip on, all the electronics f-ked up. It The stock ECU has to be replaced & it took VW 3 weeks to send a new ECU from Germany. My car with only 500miles was sitting in the lot for a month doing nothing! It was later that they found out my GTI was Made in Germany (every now & then VW send some Made in Germany cars over while the majority of GTIs are Made in Brazil), and the German made GTIs have a different ECU. Even the Made in Brazil's GTIs have 3 different ECU suppliers.
I would say the tuner should bear 90% of the responsibility because they didnt carefully checked prior to the installation. But what I am trying to say is even experienced tuners can made those kind of mistakes because there must have things that they dont know.
I am not saying upsolute chip is no good. Just make sure you have everything ALL lined up before you make any move!!
Good Luck!!

BlackC230Coupe

I have a system in my car and it voided the audio warenty- i also got h&r springs and that voided my suspension warenty.

BigB333

how are those H&R springs? rouger ride, smoother ride? How are they?

BlackC230Coupe

To me if no body told me they were on from driving it i would never be able to tell a difference from how it came stock besides the height is different it rides to me just the same. So to me it rides great. and it definitly handles alot better to.