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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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Limiter/ Governor Question

w211 e500 sport package, but limiter kicks in at 135mph. Now I don't want to sound like a speed daemon, or some kind of reckless careless driver. But how do I remove this with an easy procedure? I heard about tuning the ECU or whatnot but I was aiming more at keeping stock power output and everything, but just removing that limiter so I can click into 5th gear instead of screaming in 4th gear at 135mph and 4500rpm. I own the car for 4 years now and this has been bugging me since day one, I thought the fact that its an E500 sport would mean the limiter is removed.
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Old Jun 17, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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my car has the same limiter, the L.I.E. can get boring sometimes at 2 am i kno what you mean LOL. but in all seriousness... I think you can take it off via star system, someone should be able to correct me if I'm wrong.
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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Call 911 and ask them. They'll be happy to point you in the right direction.

And yes, unless you are planning on driving on a closed circuit (you don't seem to have that in mind) then you are a reckless and careless driver

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Star with dev will get you into the 155 limiter. Thats about all my cars can do, probably the 500 will still have some room but you will need a ECU tune to remove it beyond that.

Best bet is an indie shop but you can always buy a star for yourself (I recommend you talk to shardul).

If you want to rent one I could ship it but that would not make a lot of sense because of the weight/volume.
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by fila0220
my car has the same limiter, the L.I.E. can get boring sometimes at 2 am i kno what you mean LOL. but in all seriousness... I think you can take it off via star system, someone should be able to correct me if I'm wrong.
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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Star with dev will get you into the 155 limiter. Thats about all my cars can do, probably the 500 will still have some room but you will need a ECU tune to remove it beyond that.

Best bet is an indie shop but you can always buy a star for yourself (I recommend you talk to shardul).

If you want to rent one I could ship it but that would not make a lot of sense because of the weight/volume.
thanks for your help, who is shardul?
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Call 911 and ask them. They'll be happy to point you in the right direction.

And yes, unless you are planning on driving on a closed circuit (you don't seem to have that in mind) then you are a reckless and careless driver
Meadowlands Racetrack not too far from New York City. Everything is legal and on closed circuit. Thanks for your concern sir your very kind. I promise you the roads are safe. Cheers
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Old Jun 18, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Call 911 and ask them. They'll be happy to point you in the right direction.

And yes, unless you are planning on driving on a closed circuit (you don't seem to have that in mind) then you are a reckless and careless driver
Check your facts... Limiter removal is NOT illegal in any way shape or form.
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thanks for your help, who is shardul?
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Star with dev will get you into the 155 limiter. Thats about all my cars can do, probably the 500 will still have some room but you will need a ECU tune to remove it beyond that.

Best bet is an indie shop but you can always buy a star for yourself (I recommend you talk to shardul).

If you want to rent one I could ship it but that would not make a lot of sense because of the weight/volume.
Nah thanks for the offer though, I have my guy at the indy shop with the star thing and I messaged shardul he helped me out, not like this guy up here ^ whatever his name is... thanks for your time
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