Since my extended warranty won't allow me to add a new exhaust - thought about just adding some tips to my stock 02 exhaust.

I was wondering if there is any advantage between the set screws http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...&dept%5Fid=170
(Chrome with set screws)

over the z06 style polished steel exhaust tips that attach with a clamp
http://www.corvetteamerica.com/cf/di...exhaust%20tips

I've seen where sometimes the tips come off and just wondering if the set screws or clamps are better at holding them on?

Any different between quality over time between the chrome and the polished steel tips?

Thanks.

 

I'd have someone tack weld either type on.

 

This is not an answer to your question, but I would double check about the warranty not allowing a new exhaust. It shouldn't void out anything.
I thought about just doing the tips before I got my GHL's, and I am thrilled with what I have.

 

I checked with Warranty Direct. Adding a new exhaust like borla or Corsa or even a new radio will void the extended warranty. Car has to be stock.

 

Then I'd dump the warranty and start having some fun modifying your car. Set aside some money each month as "repair insurance." I'll be damned if I'd let someone dictate how I spend my money, unless it's the wife of course.

 

That is against federal law, check the Magnuson-Moss, to void a warranty due to aftermarket parts.


http://www.granatellimotorsports.com/magnusonmoss.htm

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!!!!!

 

I agree with the other posters--I'd press the issue with you warrantly company a bit more. A cat-back exaust is a very basic mod that can't really screw anything else up. At the very least, you should be able to put on a Ti cat-back from the Z06, which is a factory GM part and the tips look , IMO.

 

I called them and they said that it would definitely void the warranty. And then I emailed them and they said


"Thank you for contacting Warranty Direct. Please excuse us for not getting back to you sooner.

The answer to your question is yes, the installation of the devices you describe would void the warranty.

If you have other questions or concerns please contact us. The Warranty Direct Customer Service telephone number is 1 800-621-2783. Customer Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9AM to 6 PM. If it is more convenient please send your email to customerservice@warrantydirect.com."

So I'm stuck with the tips for the time being...

Just wondered if the clamped tips held better than the set screw tips.

 

I believe that act is about the vehicle manufacturer.

 

So, I wonder if you changed to non-OE tires if that would void your warranty. Plugs? Air filter?

I'm not trying to be argumentative with you, I'd just be pizzed if my warranty company was telling me this. It sounds like someone reading a stock answer out of a manual instead of thinking about the question. If you put on a Ti cat-back from the stock C5Z, do you think they or even a mechanic would notice? This is a GM part that attaches same as your current cat-back with the same hardware.

If you're satisfied just doing tips, then disregard this post and G/L.

 

Without getting into a big thing, NO, it applies to all warranty companies. But why have the hassle, just do the tips.

 

I am confused.

I have a GMPP Extended on my 2001 and I asked the local Chevy Service Manager that if I changed to Baer Rotors, Goodridge SS brake lines, Hurricane Intake and Corsa Exhaust if it would affect my warranty. He said "No, absolutely not. Companies lke Baer and Corsa have GM's approval as a replacement part - we even install them here on new Corvettes"?

Let's say a stock muffler cost $1000 and you replaced it with a $2000 after market muffler - I could see a warranty company only reimbursing say the $1000 for a stock part in the case of a failure - that would seem fair. In an extreme case, I could see them exempting that one muffler from the Extended Warranty, but that has nothing to do with say the brakes? But say in the case of Corsa, they carry their own lifetime warranty as do many after-market parts. The big problem I would see is like changing an air intake on the engine and grit getting past it and trashing the engine - my guess is nobody is going to warrant against that, but even with the stock filter, if dirt got in around that they could always claim misuse/abuse.

I COULD see insurance companies denying a claim if say a 3rd party part failed and maybe caused some major damage to the car, but I have never haerd of that happening. Lots of people put lower rated tires say on a car and if one blows out and totals the car - I have never heard of insurance companies not paying because you put on cheaper tires. Probably because even "cheap" tires have to be manufactured to minumum standards of performance or they could not sell them.

I can see where Warranty Direct would want the car to remain "stock". My biggest fear with 3rd party parts from reputable manufacturers has always been that warranty companies can always "claim" that SOMETHING ELSE failed as a result and would no be covered. Lets's say the engine crapped out - they could always claim something like your 3rd party exhaust casued a condition over time which in turn caused your engine to fail premateurly, etc.

 

I recommend the Corsa Hot Tips. They use both clamps and come with a drill bit and screws. I have them because I hate loud exhausts and also hated the look of my 1998 stock tips. They are polished stainless steel (look like chrome), very heavy and high quality. Cost me $99 over 4 years ago.

 

If installed correctly the corsa tips will stay on. I had mine for three years with no problem.

 

Looks good.

Thanks

 

Another shot of the Corsa's. Definitely use the set screw. I lost one that just relied on the clips alone.

 

I used the screws on mine. No Issues and they have been on for a year now.

 

I had the Corsa tips on my car for six months with no problems. Then I decided that i'd like a little more sound coming from the exhaust then I went ahead and bought the Borla stingers. Good Luck!

 

Personally I would go for the whole exhaust than the tips.

 

Don't see why the warranty company would care what cat back you used - they usually don't cover exhaust components anyway. Might want to check with them again.

In any case, if you go with the tips, I agree with getting them tack welded on just so you don't lose them.