Will Subaru cover a cracked airbox because of my ignorance?

[suaveflooder]

While I'm not a fan of @mav1178 's phrasing, constant preaching and whining on these forums, I do agree with him here (or at lease his end result before he decided he wanted to insult you and call names). Thankfully, this is probably a pretty cheap fix in the classifieds of this forum. I would just get a used box and call it a day. Besides, with how subaru is being with these cars, I wouldn't give them any more reason to void your warranty. The K&N according to them means that you are "highly modified" and participating in racing events.

Sadly, just one of the "joys" of DIY. Good news is that you probably won't make the same mistake again. :happy0180:

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by suaveflooder

While I'm not a fan of @mav1178 's phrasing, constant preaching and whining on these forums, I do agree with him here (or at lease his end result before he decided he wanted to insult you and call names).

And I'm not a fan of you calling me brah, or my "constant preaching and whining" on the forum. It's a community and I'm just being honest about this because I've been there. This year, 18 years ago, I've been there.

OP installs a mod, breaks a part, and wants to get it fixed/replaced for free because of his mistake. And, asks us for advice?

Am I supposed to spoon feed the advice, or am I supposed to follow a protocol for this type of post?

"Dumb ass" may be strong words, but the only reason why the guy could break the stock airbox was if he chose to keep half the airbox in the car, keep the air tube in the car, and unbolt the top half to remove the filter element. I did exactly that, and I almost broke mine. It's a dumb mistake no matter how you look at it...

If you are offended by my name calling, brah, I'll rephrase it.

Dumb butt. Rookie mistake. You learn and you move on.

-alex

[njccmd2002]

[Luis_GT]

Originally Posted by mav1178

In reality? No. How was it broken? Plastic doesn't just split that way without force, and the dealer will want to know who cracked open the airbox.

But to be honest, don't be cheap and man up. It's people like you (wanting to abuse warranty) that make it harder for the rest of us to get warranty coverage. See the other threads on the first page in this section for some perspective.

Warranty is there to cover defective parts, not save your dumb ass from rookie mistakes.

-alex

Actually, it can... engine heat will degrade plastic parts and make them brittle and susceptible to damage rather easily...

[ZionsWrath]

Can probably find one almost free in classifieds, post a WTB

[ft_sjo]

Obtaining goods by deception. That'll go down well in court.

[suaveflooder]

Originally Posted by mav1178

And I'm not a fan of you calling me brah, or my "constant preaching and whining" on the forum. It's a community and I'm just being honest about this because I've been there. This year, 18 years ago, I've been there.

OP installs a mod, breaks a part, and wants to get it fixed/replaced for free because of his mistake. And, asks us for advice?

Am I supposed to spoon feed the advice, or am I supposed to follow a protocol for this type of post?

"Dumb ass" may be strong words, but the only reason why the guy could break the stock airbox was if he chose to keep half the airbox in the car, keep the air tube in the car, and unbolt the top half to remove the filter element. I did exactly that, and I almost broke mine. It's a dumb mistake no matter how you look at it...

If you are offended by my name calling, brah, I'll rephrase it.

Dumb butt. Rookie mistake. You learn and you move on.

-alex

Lol, I thought "brah" was pretty nice all things considered. And I was hardly offended, just thought you sounded like a jerk in your response to a guys first post on a forum. Welcome OP!

And "protocol?" What on earth do you do for a living? I went through some of your posts hoping that you weren't like this on all of them. Even mods have basically told you to lighten up in your "Lack of moderation of off-topic threads?" thread.

Stop nitpicking everything you possibly can. It's really not worth it (coming from experience oddly enough). Subaru is going to do what they want to do no matter what you preach here. You think that your one voice is going to have them stop their folly (odd word, but it fits, basically means "a fool in action"...this is not necessarly for Alex, but just those reading) after YEARS of doing it? They will CONTINUE to void warranties, some will be valid, but MOST will be over anything they can do to not have to pay out of pocket. Thankfully, I bought a "Toyota" so I won't have to worry about this.

As far as "spoon feeding" the OP, the answer is "yes" that is EXACTLY you are supposed to do! Post number "one" on a forum that the majority of the memebers are in their early 20's? What did you honestly expect when you joined? A group of highly experienced DIYers? Where in the hell did you get the "protocol" to deal with post number one of someone who made a mistake and is now asking the next direction? I gave him my answer, and it was basically the same as yours, but without calling him a "dumb ass" or getting preachy....sometimes, they don't need to be browbeaten when they are already frustrated.

With you having "been there" (I assume you mean rookie), you whould think that the OP would get a little grace. I know I had A LOT of grace when I was learning. I made a lot of stupid mistakes, as well as got a lot of "spoon feeding." I assume you got some "spoon feeding" yourself in the beginning....pay it forward

[ZionsWrath]

Well that escalated quickly

[FR-S Matt]

I have a Perrin CAI for sale in the classifieds section!

[FRS1010]

Why would you even make a thread about it.....

[Ingen]

Originally Posted by epistome

I decided to DIY and replace stock air filter with a drop in K&N air filter. I cracked the lower side of the airbox I can feel the rubber seal of the air filter.

Do you think I can get it replaced under warranty? It's only a month old...

No but I bet a ton of folks on here have the OEM airbox laying around that they would sell you.

[infinite012]

Someone wanna give me an OEM airbox for free?

[Mikem53]

Originally Posted by epistome

I decided to DIY and replace stock air filter with a drop in K&N air filter. I cracked the lower side of the airbox I can feel the rubber seal of the air filter.

Do you think I can get it replaced under warranty? It's only a month old...

You cracked it right? How is this a warranty item? Man up! Why do the rest of us have to pay for your mistake?
Look in the for sale section.. I'm sure you can get a new take off air box for not much coin.. Seems like the honorable thing to do...

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

If it's really cracked, just put the original filter back in and mention the crack when you take it in for service. Just act innocent. "Is the air box SUPPOSED to be like that? I don't know what could have happened. I've never even touched it."

I'm not saying you should lie, but that's really the only way to get "covered under warranty" like you want to.

Yes, you are telling him to lie