[Accurate Race Shop]

Originally Posted by Reaper

Magnusson act states that if they cant prove your modification caused the problem they can not deny you warranty service because of it. HP and TQ does not break syncros. Therefore, it doesn't matter if I put 1000whp to this transmission if im complaining about a syncro issue. now if I sheared the teeth of a cog that would be my own fault.

Originally Posted by zdr93523

If it came down to it, (depending on the actual HP/Tq level) I don't believe that the power argument would hold up in court for multiple reasons. The Lexus from which these transmissions are sourced have more power than the CARB FI kits for our cars. More importantly, OEM clutches are designed to fail before the transmission. So, if the power exceeded the transmission rating, the clutch would've been toast before the damage occurred, unless we're talking about abuse by improper transmission operation by the driver.

With this in mind, if the transmission is being operated correctly, and the clutch is in good condition, then the power capacity of the transmission has not been exceeded and the transmission is probably faulty. Again, these transmissions are filled with GL-3. Lexus has a TSB with a Warning that says that use of fluid less than GL-5 WILL cause transmission damage. This should be a recall to refill all with Subaru Extra-S (GL-5). The fluid will not fix damage, but will probably prevent it.

Trust me we are on the same page I do not believe that it has anything to do with it. The problem is when the dealership tells you to kick rocks you have now have to go get legal representation. Your lawyer is probably gonna charge you a few hundred buck all they way up to a grand. You are going to have to find an certified mechanic with a degree to put in writing that power has nothing to do with it. Once all this is done your lawyer will present this to the corporate office. At this point it is pretty much a guarantee they will fix the car. If they still tell you to kick rocks you have to file a lawsuit and then try to get them to settle before you have to pay a lawyer for a visit to a court room. You are looking at a long drawn out pain in the ass. Most people will just get mad and go away to buy a new transmission out of their pocket. Should it be like this HELL NO!!! but unfortunately it is, and while your spending money and time all they have to do is keep saying no hoping you go away. The burden of proof should fall on them to prove is effects it not on you to prove is doesn't. They simply open the maintenance manual and say look this is what the trans was tested too for this car and you exceeded it now go prove it doesn't matter.