THe Limiter
07-29-2006, 06:11 PM
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THe Limiter
hey does anyone know how to remove the limiter from the 1997 E420 ? or is there a type of restrictor on this car? jw, if so i'd like to remove those, would it affect the car in any way if i did so?
07-29-2006, 08:23 PM
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I think the only way to remove the electronic limiter is to buy a new ecu. Not sure which one but I think Brabus or one of those tuning firms has it.
07-31-2006, 11:19 AM
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2001 E430 Designo
Yeah - you need to get the ECU reprogrammed.
Don't forget to make sure you have the correct tires / ratings also - the E series comes with tires rated to 130mph. The reason Mercedes US 'imposed' a limiter was due to owners complaining about the short life of higher rated tires.
I’d love to know what the 420 / 430 would do without a speed restrictor …. 150 – 160mph?
- Nellie
Don't forget to make sure you have the correct tires / ratings also - the E series comes with tires rated to 130mph. The reason Mercedes US 'imposed' a limiter was due to owners complaining about the short life of higher rated tires.
I’d love to know what the 420 / 430 would do without a speed restrictor …. 150 – 160mph?
- Nellie
07-31-2006, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Nellie B
Yeah - you need to get the ECU reprogrammed.
Don't forget to make sure you have the correct tires / ratings also - the E series comes with tires rated to 130mph. The reason Mercedes US 'imposed' a limiter was due to owners complaining about the short life of higher rated tires.
I’d love to know what the 420 / 430 would do without a speed restrictor …. 150 – 160mph?
- Nellie
Don't forget to make sure you have the correct tires / ratings also - the E series comes with tires rated to 130mph. The reason Mercedes US 'imposed' a limiter was due to owners complaining about the short life of higher rated tires.
I’d love to know what the 420 / 430 would do without a speed restrictor …. 150 – 160mph?
- Nellie
