Originally Posted by LloydC

I don't think it buys you anything, especially if you're going to knock out your ATP in the next few months (which I'm willing to bet you are with the coming changes). Just have it added when you do your checkride (be sure to tell your checker and complete the Vmc demo) and save yourself the additional hassle. My ME time is mostly Hornets with some T-2 time from flight school, and my centerline thrust restriction went away when I recently got my ATP.