Macan turbo-lag... any after-market fixes?
10-03-2018, 09:34 AM
#16
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Yup. While under warranty you don't really want to do anything that could give them a reason to decline a warranty repair. A tune that changes fuel trims or timing could certainly be viewed as such if you have an engine issue.
10-03-2018, 01:27 PM
#17
Base 2.0T is an Audi/VW engine that APR just released their tune for. APR has been in the Audi/VW game for a long time compared to Cobb. As much as I love Cobb's AP and will go with them for my GTS since they have the developmental experience on the turbo 6 cylinders, I'd personally go with APR for the Base.
04-10-2019, 12:30 AM
#18
Burning Brakes
Base 2.0T is an Audi/VW engine that APR just released their tune for. APR has been in the Audi/VW game for a long time compared to Cobb. As much as I love Cobb's AP and will go with them for my GTS since they have the developmental experience on the turbo 6 cylinders, I'd personally go with APR for the Base.
My dealership says that they install APR tunes for Macans, but that if anything happens that affects Porsche warranty (like blown turbo) in a tuned car, it probably has to be serviced at the tuning dealership to have the warranty honored by APR (if Porsche refuses to honor the warranty because of the tune).
Does anybody have experience with Porsche warranty issues due to tunes like APR?
04-10-2019, 08:19 AM
#19
I wonder if the existing APR tune for base Macan will be ok for the 2019 version, which nobody in US has yet...
My dealership says that they install APR tunes for Macans, but that if anything happens that affects Porsche warranty (like blown turbo) in a tuned car, it probably has to be serviced at the tuning dealership to have the warranty honored by APR (if Porsche refuses to honor the warranty because of the tune).
Does anybody have experience with Porsche warranty issues due to tunes like APR?
My dealership says that they install APR tunes for Macans, but that if anything happens that affects Porsche warranty (like blown turbo) in a tuned car, it probably has to be serviced at the tuning dealership to have the warranty honored by APR (if Porsche refuses to honor the warranty because of the tune).
Does anybody have experience with Porsche warranty issues due to tunes like APR?
It looks as though you already received the answer to this line of questioning above - and again from your local
Porsche dealership.
If your Macan is under warranty and you install an aftermarket tuning option and at some point have an issue
with the engine, turbos, etc. it will not be covered by your Porsche warranty.
How about using google or some other search engine and looking for the information you're seeking?
Did you Macan not come with a set of owner's literature - including the warranty? Read your warranty. Specifically,
it does not cover:
- Dealer-installed accessories not distributed by PCNA
- Modifications not authorized by PCNA
- Note 2: You should be aware that PCNA may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
- Under the heading This Warranty Does Not Cover the following entry is listed: Unauthorized modifications or vehicles with salvage titles
I do not see how much more explicit Porsche can make it.
If you want to modify your MAcan while it's still under warranty, you're on your own - and have most likely voided your warranty.
Is it worth the risk?
You decide - this forum cannot make that decision for you.
Good luck!
04-10-2019, 11:47 AM
#20
Drifting
It looks as though you already received the answer to this line of questioning above - and again from your local
Porsche dealership.
If your Macan is under warranty and you install an aftermarket tuning option and at some point have an issue
with the engine, turbos, etc. it will not be covered by your Porsche warranty.
How about using google or some other search engine and looking for the information you're seeking?
Did you Macan not come with a set of owner's literature - including the warranty? Read your warranty. Specifically,
it does not cover:
I do not see how much more explicit Porsche can make it.
If you want to modify your MAcan while it's still under warranty, you're on your own - and have most likely voided your warranty.
Is it worth the risk?
You decide - this forum cannot make that decision for you.
Good luck!
Porsche dealership.
If your Macan is under warranty and you install an aftermarket tuning option and at some point have an issue
with the engine, turbos, etc. it will not be covered by your Porsche warranty.
How about using google or some other search engine and looking for the information you're seeking?
Did you Macan not come with a set of owner's literature - including the warranty? Read your warranty. Specifically,
it does not cover:
- Dealer-installed accessories not distributed by PCNA
- Modifications not authorized by PCNA
- Note 2: You should be aware that PCNA may deny you warranty coverage if your vehicle or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
- Under the heading This Warranty Does Not Cover the following entry is listed: Unauthorized modifications or vehicles with salvage titles
I do not see how much more explicit Porsche can make it.
If you want to modify your MAcan while it's still under warranty, you're on your own - and have most likely voided your warranty.
Is it worth the risk?
You decide - this forum cannot make that decision for you.
Good luck!
After YEARS of making numerous mods to many vehicles I've owned, and even purchasing well know 'tuner' cars (Lingenfelter, Callaway, etc.), these days I just stick to buying whatever level of performance I desire brand new from the OEMs. Nowadays there's no lack of factory available performance out there complete with full warranty. (as long as one's wallet can support it of course)
