Traded the Z

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Re: Traded the Z

Post by Swerve »

Have you tried launch mode yet, have watched youtube videos before and some pretty imprressed faces :)
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I have and instead of butterflies in my stomach, they were dragons. Unbelievable.
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My understanding is the use of hard launch mode will set a code in the computer that will show up when you go to the dealer and supposedly cancels your warranty.
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mdawg4x4 wrote:My understanding is the use of hard launch mode will set a code in the computer that will show up when you go to the dealer and supposedly cancels your warranty.
Buzz kill. :angry-tappingfoot:

I don't think they would have it available if it would void the warranty. It's like my AMG; there is a switch to turn off the ESP (all the electronic, speed, steering, braking crap) right on the dash. The last time I used it the tire just spun and I didn't move - tires were old and a little hardened. New tires, now it just launches, and throws you back into the seat - the supercharger is instant on with the throttle.
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The first two years but not true for later models. Mine is a 2012 with factory warranty extended.
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Re: Traded the Z

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mdawg4x4 wrote:
MadTripper wrote:I didn't even stop. Just kept driving and checked it out when I got home.
The car is amazing. I've never driven anything like it and can't wait for some more wheel time.
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That would be fun. I hope to look at a driving course at Pocono.

Good news as the last part arrived today so she should be buttoned back up tomorrow if not this evening.
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And a clip for the headlight is missing so the wait continues. Good news only because it's currently 38 and rainy with tomorrow not looking much better...my patience is pretty much depleted...
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Hopefully when the clip arrives the sunshine will too. :confusion-waiting:
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Re: Traded the Z

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very nice ride, and there will be plenty of pretty days ahead for cruising. :D
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