Launch fail at Ron Fellows
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Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Rio Grande Valley
Thanks, Olden Slowe. The Senior Instructor was abouut about what happened to the cars and he said the cars were purchased "without any warranty and then resold without any warranty thru a dealer in California". He may have meant that only the powertrain, steering, and suspension weren't warranteed, but that's not what he said. The aftermarket warranty would be a good option, especially since he mentioned getting a Z06 with 8K miles at $30K off!!
Melting Slicks
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From: Cedar Falls Iowa
Probably blew up the pressure plate side stepping it. That was one of the things I thought was dumb. Certainly spring mtn people have to know that's not the fastest way to launch an M7.
They also tried to get me to not use throttle upon initial take off. After killing the car a couple times in the heat, I decided to drive it how I do normally, and figured I'd ask for an A8 if anyone bitched. No one bitched. No way I'm gonna super granny take off when the A8 people got to launch quick...
They also tried to get me to not use throttle upon initial take off. After killing the car a couple times in the heat, I decided to drive it how I do normally, and figured I'd ask for an A8 if anyone bitched. No one bitched. No way I'm gonna super granny take off when the A8 people got to launch quick...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Senoia Ga
Actually I asked how often they could dump the clutch on the manual before they had to replace the clutch, pressure plate, etc. The response was "If its in your car, it doesn't matter since its covered under the warranty".
For those who havent been to the school or didnt hear them mention it, their cars are "purchased" without warranty and then resold when they get to about 8k miles, but without warranty and with full disclosure that the car has been used at the school.
For those who havent been to the school or didnt hear them mention it, their cars are "purchased" without warranty and then resold when they get to about 8k miles, but without warranty and with full disclosure that the car has been used at the school.
Just Sayin
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Actually the cars will have the remainder of their GM bumper-to-bumper warranty intact. GM places a block on the power train, steering, and suspension warranties, however. Aftermarket warranties to cover those areas are available and affordable. There is one in particular that pays the dealer directory for approved warranty work, the car owner doesn't have to pay upfront and then hope for reimbursement later as with some other aftermarket policies that are available.
Drifting
Joined: May 2003
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From: Sandy Utah
To all of you M7 owners who jump in with "I am so glad that I bought an M7 instead of the A8" every time an A8 failure is posted, let me say that I am so glad that I did not get an M7 and am very happy with my A8. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Naples FL
^Sigh
As for their recommendation to give no throttle when starting off, I can only imagine they've seen too many people rev the day lights out of them and ride the clutch when starting to roll. In daily living, I'd go crazy with the clutch-only take offs.
As for their recommendation to give no throttle when starting off, I can only imagine they've seen too many people rev the day lights out of them and ride the clutch when starting to roll. In daily living, I'd go crazy with the clutch-only take offs.
Last edited by spearfish25; Jul 17, 2016 at 04:12 PM.
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From: Southern Indiana
I have signed up for a Spring Mountain course, and would certainly like some guidance on launching... Do they teach on launching the C7, as per the video? Or is that something only the instructors do, and not the students?
Racer
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: San Antonio Tx
They do not teach launching the vehicle. They told my group that they did at the beginning of the C7 release but found that it wasted to much time. You will have a blast. I can't wait to go back for level 2.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2012
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From: Cedar Falls Iowa
No launch practice as already posted unfortunately. They roll up and do a quick launch demo of each trans for you at the end of the second day. While you are driving, they actually want you to take off in the M7 with NO throttle. This is really my only complaint about an otherwise awesome experience. Either they didn't notice me ignoring them, or they backed off once they realized I know how to drive.
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From: Southern Indiana
Hmm. That actually the main reason I signed up... Hopefully they can do me a favor and provide some assistance. There is absolutely nowhere around here where I could practice without a very expensive ticket & vehicle being impounded.
Melting Slicks
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From: Naples FL
I too plan to ignore them on that one. Or maybe I'll just deliberately stall it repeatedly and then suggest I do it 'my way'.
Last edited by spearfish25; Jul 19, 2016 at 02:30 PM.
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From: Kilmarnock Va
I wouldn't have purchased A C7 if it wasn't for the M7.Fantastic tranny.