How to disable top-speed limiter?

Al_ · 03-16-2010, 04:46 PM

I took my new car on the track and kept getting left 'stood still' when I hit 155mph.

Does anybody know the magic incantation (button/key sequence) to disable the above. I'm assuming it must be possible, or it's a bit of an oversight on such as wonderful car.
Sick to death of watching the back end of a 911..!
(I have mega-speed rated racing-spec. tyres on order).

Better still, is there a full list anywhere of known parameters the user can tweak stuff with?

I have the one that seems to re-arm the SRS after routine maintenance (fitting of parking sensors) to start the thread off:

- Sit in drivers seat with key.
- Without foot on brake, press start button twice quickly to turn on ignition, all lights on dashboard illuminate.
- Wait until all lights go out, and BEFORE SRS light starts blinking (gota be quick), then press start button again one more time QUICKLY.
- Repeat above 3 steps 3 times. voilà! Re-armed SRS.

(There might be more to it, but it worked fine for my new 2010 GT 370z)

Failing the usual 'front door' config, does anybody use products such as this with an luck; seems to be just the ticket for a lot of things:

Nissan Power Programmer - Hypertech

Thanks!

-Al.

FuszNissan · 03-16-2010, 04:47 PM

ECU Piggy backs

vipor · 03-16-2010, 04:49 PM

Hypertech Programmer...

Cobb would be the easiest.

Cobb AccessPort for 370Z!

FuszNissan · 03-16-2010, 04:51 PM

I might have to try that with my Cobb....

ChrisSlicks · 03-16-2010, 05:22 PM

I'm afraid you're still going to be seeing the back-end of the 911, even with the restriction removed you're not going to go much faster than 165 without one hell of a downhill straightaway. Well Fusz can.

Al_ · 03-16-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I'm afraid you're still going to be seeing the back-end of the 911, even with the restriction removed you're not going to go much faster than 165 without one hell of a downhill straightaway. Well Fusz can.

Gosh. With the 7spd Auto, 165 would be a bit of a dissapointment (from memory) think I hit 125mph redline in 4th, seem to smash into ~150 in 5th with relativly little effort, I've still got a whole couple of gears to go.

Thanks for the programmer tips. L8a.

TurboPower · 03-16-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_

Gosh. With the 7spd Auto, 165 would be a bit of a dissapointment (from memory) think I hit 125mph redline in 4th, seem to smash into ~150 in 5th with relativly little effort, I've still got a whole couple of gears to go.

It's not gearing you run out of, it's power. It takes quite a bit of it to move all of that air out of the way.

370Zsteve · 03-17-2010, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al_

Gosh. With the 7spd Auto, 165 would be a bit of a dissapointment (from memory) think I hit 125mph redline in 4th, seem to smash into ~150 in 5th with relativly little effort, I've still got a whole couple of gears to go.

Thanks for the programmer tips. L8a.

I guess you don't know much about air resistance!

cab83_750 · 08-13-2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

I'm afraid you're still going to be seeing the back-end of the 911, even with the restriction removed you're not going to go much faster than 165 without one hell of a downhill straightaway. Well Fusz can.

well said.

As a consolation, the 911 driver might also be sick of seeing the rear of another brand if car.

Ps
In a Porsche forum, a rich HongKong kid posted a race challenge with him driving a modified Japanese non-exotic car. It created a bunch of chaos but no one took the challenge. The common comments: "someone will always be faster than you. Learn and accept that fact."

ZCarMan · 03-16-2010, 06:19 PM

The Flux Capacitor always helps!

Baker · 03-16-2010, 06:31 PM

Contact Smoky Nagata. Our tune on Project Mothra will eliminate all top speed and rev limiters.

Project Mothra

spearfish25 · 03-16-2010, 07:40 PM

Engine removal for significant weight reduction can help too.

PapoZalsa · 03-16-2010, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

Engine removal for significant weight reduction can help too.

gumpy · 03-16-2010, 08:24 PM

Is the unlimited top speed only 165... oh what a disappointment...

Vegasboricua · 03-16-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gumpy

Is the unlimited top speed only 165... oh what a disappointment...

I hit about 155 on the freeway at about 2 in the morning about 2 weeks into me owning the car. Never again. 150 is more than enough lol

03-16-2010, 04:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Al_ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Posts: 8 Drives: 2010 370Z GT Auto Rep Power: 16	How to disable top-speed limiter? I took my new car on the track and kept getting left 'stood still' when I hit 155mph. Does anybody know the magic incantation (button/key sequence) to disable the above. I'm assuming it must be possible, or it's a bit of an oversight on such as wonderful car. Sick to death of watching the back end of a 911..! (I have mega-speed rated racing-spec. tyres on order). Better still, is there a full list anywhere of known parameters the user can tweak stuff with? I have the one that seems to re-arm the SRS after routine maintenance (fitting of parking sensors) to start the thread off: - Sit in drivers seat with key. - Without foot on brake, press start button twice quickly to turn on ignition, all lights on dashboard illuminate. - Wait until all lights go out, and BEFORE SRS light starts blinking (gota be quick), then press start button again one more time QUICKLY. - Repeat above 3 steps 3 times. voilà! Re-armed SRS. (There might be more to it, but it worked fine for my new 2010 GT 370z) Failing the usual 'front door' config, does anybody use products such as this with an luck; seems to be just the ticket for a lot of things: Nissan Power Programmer - Hypertech Thanks! -Al.

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ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	I'm afraid you're still going to be seeing the back-end of the 911, even with the restriction removed you're not going to go much faster than 165 without one hell of a downhill straightaway. Well Fusz can. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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