spamlessuk
New Member
Last time I did 80mph I lost count of the number of bits that fell off - didnt do that again.
All modern vehicles are limited in some way, either to pass emissions regs or safety laws. The 155 Mph limit on "performance" cars for example. The limits imposed are often a compromise - yes you can remove the limit but something will suffer - mpg / emmisions / safety.
I'd leave well alone or you will get into all sorts of warrenty issues and yes it is easy for the dealer to know the ECU has been tampered with.
All modern vehicles are limited in some way, either to pass emissions regs or safety laws. The 155 Mph limit on "performance" cars for example. The limits imposed are often a compromise - yes you can remove the limit but something will suffer - mpg / emmisions / safety.
I'd leave well alone or you will get into all sorts of warrenty issues and yes it is easy for the dealer to know the ECU has been tampered with.
the 155 limit on performance cars refered is proabbly the german law thats sez new cars cannot be exceed that speed.The limiters dont really work too good, Clarkson got 175 out of a Deustch motor on top gear the weekend.Funny the autobahns have no speed limit but the government say they are some of the safest roads in europe.
spamlessuk
New Member
Thats the one. The limiters are easy to override however :
If he had damaged the car and taken it back to the dealer they would have smiled all the way to the bank all the while saying "The limiter has been disabled please deposit lots of cash here!"
They dont fit em just for fun (well the Germans might but we don't)
If he had damaged the car and taken it back to the dealer they would have smiled all the way to the bank all the while saying "The limiter has been disabled please deposit lots of cash here!"
They dont fit em just for fun (well the Germans might but we don't)
Oddie
AntiSeptic Sandal Wearer
which is why z rated tyres cost £500+ a piece - but it ain't a german thing else the bugatti veyron would be limited. I think it's to do with the danger of people putting under-rated tyres on the car
Oddie
AntiSeptic Sandal Wearer
Wikipedia says:
Many performance cars are limited to a speed of 250 km/h (155 mph)[2] to limit insurance costs of the vehicle and reduce the risk of tires (tyres) failing. All heavy vehicles in Europe have by law speed governors that limits the speed to 90 km/h (56 mph) (100 km/h for certain buses). Urban public buses often have speed governors which are typically set to between 40 and 55 miles per hour.
Many performance cars are limited to a speed of 250 km/h (155 mph)[2] to limit insurance costs of the vehicle and reduce the risk of tires (tyres) failing. All heavy vehicles in Europe have by law speed governors that limits the speed to 90 km/h (56 mph) (100 km/h for certain buses). Urban public buses often have speed governors which are typically set to between 40 and 55 miles per hour.
turns out its not german law German carmakers to drop 155mph agreement - News from 4Car
Manufacturers may lift 155-mph limits - Autoblog
only an agrement
Manufacturers may lift 155-mph limits - Autoblog
only an agrement
I think defender drivers dont go over eighty cos they wont go any faster, as thats when I seem to leave them behind in my 110 V8
but you'll get overtaken again and again at evey petrol station you have to refill at
badadj
Well-Known Member
Oddie
AntiSeptic Sandal Wearer
but at less than 15mpg no money to do so with!Dont stop very often 186 litre fuel capacity about every 600 miles
I reckon I'd have time to refuel and eat a meal and drink a beer
badadj
Well-Known Member
At 15mpg he probably doesn't worry too much about how much it costs to fill her up, in which case he'd probably stop for a bar meal followed by 2 or 3 pints then a quick kip in the room he's just booked in the posh hotel over the road, after which he is gently roused from slumber by the soft, gentle hands of the thai masseur as she confidently releases his pent up frustration.
