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Old Apr 16, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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For those with newer C-6's and C-7's the Launch Control feature does not work in Reverse.

Just sayin!!!!!

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Old Apr 16, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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For those with newer C-6's and C-7's the Launch Control feature does not work in Reverse.

Just sayin!!!!!

George
Twisp, WA
.....and how did you discover this? Was alcohol involved?
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Old Apr 16, 2014 | 07:05 PM
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Awww damn...

And I was curious how quick my C7 would deal with a 1/4 mile in reverse.....
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.....and how did you discover this? Was alcohol involved?
BUT OF COURSE. How else are life's lessons learned?

George

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Thanks; this gave me a good LOL!
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Old Apr 24, 2014 | 05:58 PM
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At least the HUD shows our speed in reverse. The old analogue gauges don't go the other way
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