Has anyone successfully removed speed limit on their 02 coupe?TIA
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Has anyone successfully removed speed limit on their 02 coupe?TIA
Hi all,
I know a 130mph speed limit is nothing to sneeze at (although its becoming a norm in many modern cars). Has any W203 (230k coupe specifically) successfully removed the stupid 130mph speed limiter in the US? I see there are alot of chip makers but none have claimed publicly they can remove the top speed limiter. Any help/info is appreciated (the US auto coupe can do 149mph correct and 6spd is 152mph from my understanding due to gear limitations).
*Before anyone start the 'u shouldnt go that fast...' and 'why do u need to....' statements, I've done 138mph+ in my audi a4 safely many times (after speed limiter removed).
I know a 130mph speed limit is nothing to sneeze at (although its becoming a norm in many modern cars). Has any W203 (230k coupe specifically) successfully removed the stupid 130mph speed limiter in the US? I see there are alot of chip makers but none have claimed publicly they can remove the top speed limiter. Any help/info is appreciated (the US auto coupe can do 149mph correct and 6spd is 152mph from my understanding due to gear limitations).
*Before anyone start the 'u shouldnt go that fast...' and 'why do u need to....' statements, I've done 138mph+ in my audi a4 safely many times (after speed limiter removed).
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bump....sorry had to do it....i know once i got the pulley kit in that car i'm gonna be pissed at the fuel cut-off kicking in at 130mph (that and my buddy with a 93 civic si with minor bolt-ons can get to 130mph+)
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In theory this should be easy to do. You need have a memory map of the EC module ROM. If you can find out where in ROM they keep Vmax then you can simply burn another ROM. Any undergrad electrical engineer can do this. It is not that hard to find Vmax in you do a register dump of the ROM. I could do this for you but this would spoil your fun and the educational experience is very gratifying.
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Re: Has anyone successfully removed speed limit on their 02 coupe?TIA
Originally posted by tberry
*Before anyone start the 'u shouldnt go that fast...' and 'why do u need to....' statements, I've done 138mph+ in my audi a4 safely many times (after speed limiter removed).
*Before anyone start the 'u shouldnt go that fast...' and 'why do u need to....' statements, I've done 138mph+ in my audi a4 safely many times (after speed limiter removed).
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Re: Re: Has anyone successfully removed speed limit on their 02 coupe?TIA
Originally posted by RedC230K
It's safe to drive 140mph?
It's safe to drive 140mph?
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Originally posted by tberry
arrrrr I was waiting to see when i was gonna get a smart @$$ comment...thanks....now its a complete post
arrrrr I was waiting to see when i was gonna get a smart @$$ comment...thanks....now its a complete post
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Originally posted by C230Jeff
The vast majority of accidents on the autobahn are not single vehicle, they're multivehicle crashes, often caused by differential speed.
The vast majority of accidents on the autobahn are not single vehicle, they're multivehicle crashes, often caused by differential speed.
Originally posted by C230Jeff
Studies have shown people typically drive at LEAST 15MPH over speed limits on superhighways (70+ in a 55) and often far exceed that. How many of you routinely drive 80+? 90+? 100+?
Studies have shown people typically drive at LEAST 15MPH over speed limits on superhighways (70+ in a 55) and often far exceed that. How many of you routinely drive 80+? 90+? 100+?
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Originally posted by preyx
because stock tires are only rated safe up to 130-140 mph or so (Of course with Z-rated tires that's a non-issue).
because stock tires are only rated safe up to 130-140 mph or so (Of course with Z-rated tires that's a non-issue).
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For all the ppl. with opinions on 'why drive highspeed...' you can open-up a new post in the c-class w203 or (preferrably) another forum. My original question remain of those who know the TECHNICAL know how of removing top speed limiter, or know where I can get it done at a reasonable price, please post here with the information and I appreciate your time and effort.
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Originally posted by tberry
For all the ppl. with opinions on 'why drive highspeed...' you can open-up a new post in the c-class w203 or (preferrably) another forum. My original question remain of those who know the TECHNICAL know how of removing top speed limiter, or know where I can get it done at a reasonable price, please post here with the information and I appreciate your time and effort.
For all the ppl. with opinions on 'why drive highspeed...' you can open-up a new post in the c-class w203 or (preferrably) another forum. My original question remain of those who know the TECHNICAL know how of removing top speed limiter, or know where I can get it done at a reasonable price, please post here with the information and I appreciate your time and effort.
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Originally posted by Rick
