[Bizkitkid2001]

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Originally Posted by RobRich

AFAIK, launch control does not void warranties on the Cobalt SS, HHR SS, VW GTI, and lots of other cars offering the option.

What Nissan did was offer an option, but basically did little if anything other than a fine print to tell owners that using said option could void warranties. The owners are instead finding out about the fine print when Nissan tells them to replace a $20,000 transmission. That is pretty pathetic IMO, with the resulting negative PR probably being the reason launch control is reportedly being dropped for 2010.

The warranty is void for the Cobalt SS, and even if they show that you did a burn out and had wheel hop. Apparantly the Cobalt takes a lot of damage from wheel hopping.

Chevy can also void the warranty for the HRR SS if they can prove that foul play was involved (As in multiple luanch controls in a row, ect...)

I could not find any information about the GTI though. However, VW will void the warranty if you redline the engine, so its just as stupid...

Ferrari is also disabling LC on all US models for 2009, as it voids the warranty. They are doing it for the same reason as Nissan.


Lamborghini won't void the warranty if they know you used LC, unless something breaks from using it.


Lotus also voids the warranty for the Exige if LC is used.


Porsche is the only one I know of that won't void the warranty. But then again, Porsch is the only one where people don't seem to have their cars break after using LC.