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Old May 12, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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2008 C300 SPORT (white)
GOVERNED C300???

So its finally a nice day in Germany, decided to pull her out (C300) and get on Autobahn 70, and give her a good run, once I got a clear road, and finally opened her up, she maxxed out around 139 mph (218 kph).

Can this be possible, 2008 Mercedes Benz that is governed????

HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ANYONE ELSE?

any suggestions on how to remove the governor, if there is one?
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Old May 12, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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There is a governor for US models, and you can have it removed. A service center should be able to do that for you provided your tires can handle it.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 03:02 AM
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All regular MBZ's are governed to about 140mph and AMG's without PP are 155, AMG's with PP are 186mph.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Untertürkheim
There is a governor for US models, and you can have it removed. A service center should be able to do that for you provided your tires can handle it.
oh but of course, FALKEN FK452 235/30R20 , 88Y rating.
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Old May 12, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Yeah all benzs cars can get up to 130mph at least but I got mine up to 139 mph
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Old May 13, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by white_glass_top
oh but of course, FALKEN FK452 235/30R20 , 88Y rating.
Sounds like you are good to go!
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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by white_glass_top
So its finally a nice day in Germany, decided to pull her out (C300) and get on Autobahn 70, and give her a good run, once I got a clear road, and finally opened her up, she maxxed out around 139 mph (218 kph).

Can this be possible, 2008 Mercedes Benz that is governed????

HAS THIS HAPPENED TO ANYONE ELSE?

any suggestions on how to remove the governor, if there is one?
Should be 250 kph according to the manual for a UK car at least
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