Sound System + Warranty

[aDg3]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to know the opinion here before I get told by a VW sales/repair that it probably doesn't void warranty.

I want to get a SUBWOOFER and AMPLIFIER put into my GTI, does this void the warranty? It will be connected to the car battery...

If VW says it doesn't, has anyone had any problems that are directly related to having the sub+amp there? Or anything along those lines? If so please let me know. I don't want to get told no it doesn't void the warranty, but then if the car breaks down for something unrelated I don't want the VW guys to tell me it's because I got a sub+amp put in and it's done "something" to the battery.

Thanks

[h100vw]

You are always going to be open to 'it's done something' comments about failures.

If you are confident about your installer then it shouldn't be a problem. Just make sure the amp is fused as close as possible to the battery.

Or find somewhere inside the car to pick up the power, so there's nothing visible at the battery.

Gavin

[pinzvidz]

Your warranty will not be voided. However, if a failure occurs as a direct result of the sub and amp being fitted (say, an alternator failure for example), then the warranty claim will not be honoured for the replacement of the failed part(s) due to consequential damage.

[dangerous_daveo]

Also, don't whine about rattles

[aDg3]

Also, don't whine about rattles

Arrgh. Speaking from experience?

I've been put off by it now, probably won't do it anymore.
I spoke to VW, said generally it won't void your warranty, but as others said, if it somehow damages the electrical parts I'm screwed. Best not to take that risk now.

Has anyone had the sound system modified? Sub? Amp? Any experiences you'd like to share?

[DaveMack]

Arrgh. Speaking from experience?

I've been put off by it now, probably won't do it anymore.
I spoke to VW, said generally it won't void your warranty, but as others said, if it somehow damages the electrical parts I'm screwed. Best not to take that risk now.

Has anyone had the sound system modified? Sub? Amp? Any experiences you'd like to share?

"Search" is your friend.

Dave

[dangerous_daveo]

Yeah I went nuts with it. Seriously mate, take it to a good shop, that does work with new cars and you should be fine.

I've got a sub, and 3 way dyn audios in mine, and it doesnt rattle at all, even at volume.

[Greg Roles]

I figure your biggest problem will be a source signal, and one in the right frequency range. Few options, but nothing really straightforward to my limited stock headunit understanding.

So far I've a long throw 8" boston in the boot powered by a true USA amp, and it doesn't rattle at all. About to put some powered drivers in the front doors, so that'll be the final test for rattles. My system is stand alone, fused in a few places, and easily isolated in an emergency, overkill for sure.

I'm amazed, for I've done several systems now, and there's always a rattle somewhere....

To be fair the exterior door handles do buzz a bit at higher volume, but it's not noticable inside the car at all.

[HiTorque]

Arrgh. Speaking from experience?

I've been put off by it now, probably won't do it anymore.
I spoke to VW, said generally it won't void your warranty, but as others said, if it somehow damages the electrical parts I'm screwed. Best not to take that risk now.

Has anyone had the sound system modified? Sub? Amp? Any experiences you'd like to share?

Search VWortex back 2005/06: one guy ordered Bremen MP74 system to be installed by a dealer, around $2K, and perhaps it was the best sound option.
You will need to glue sound dumpers on all internal metal surfaces inside your door otherwise it will rattle everywhere. I won't modify it, though my warranty is over, I just don't want to loose steering wheel controls.

[aDg3]

Yer I may just leave it, I'm still in the process of using search and reading the forums, and will check out vwvortex also.

If done professionally it may be ok, but I might not risk it...but the sound is lacking a sub