No Speed Limiter

gipivipi · 02-05-2006, 02:46 AM

Has anyone removed his speed limiter yet? I will take my car to Germany and I do not want to be limited to 130mph!

Papa13 · 02-05-2006, 03:08 AM

Sport Package is 155mph

espo · 02-05-2006, 11:11 AM

Better change the tires too!!! That's why the limiter is there.

hotsand5 · 02-05-2006, 12:20 PM

I did euro delivery, and hit the limiter at 155 mph on the A5 autobahn. Now do they put a "new" limiter on when your car comes back into the US, or do they just forget about it? Since we have had the crappy weather, I have not taken it past 110mph, so I'm not sure. Is there anybody that took thier Euro delivery E90 PAST 130mph?

ben1364 · 02-05-2006, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by hotsand5

I did euro delivery, and hit the limiter at 155 mph on the A5 autobahn. Now do they put a "new" limiter on when your car comes back into the US, or do they just forget about it? Since we have had the crappy weather, I have not taken it past 110mph, so I'm not sure. Is there anybody that took thier Euro delivery E90 PAST 130mph?

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I hope you are driving this speed on a closed course.

ihavedrivenanm1 · 02-05-2006, 01:31 PM

FYI - The speed "limiter" that some hear are referring to [taking off, putting on, etc.] is in reality just a couple of lines of code in the car's computer that tells the fuel pump to shut off after the car reaches a predetermined speed.

Also, while it is true that the different top speeds between sport/non-sport cars are down to the tire ratings, the 'W' rated tires that the 330i SP ships with are rated to 168MPH.

So BMW AG, why the 155MPH limit?

Hunter399 · 02-05-2006, 01:41 PM

I have taken my 325 non sport over 135, I backed off when it was getting close to 140....

ben1364 · 02-05-2006, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ihavedrivenanm1

FYI - The speed "limiter" that some hear are referring to [taking off, putting on, etc.] is in reality just a couple of lines of code in the car's computer that tells the fuel pump to shut off after the car reaches a predetermined speed.

Also, while it is true that the different top speeds between sport/non-sport cars are down to the tire ratings, the 'W' rated tires that the 330i SP ships with are rated to 168MPH.

So BMW AG, why the 155MPH limit?

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155 mph is by agreement of the German manufacturers excluding Porche. It is intended to apease the Green party.

rgorm · 02-05-2006, 02:09 PM

I got mine to 147 would have went faster but there were to many cars in the way

kobechrome · 02-05-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter399

I have taken my 325 non sport over 135, I backed off when it was getting close to 140....

Did you remove the limiter? It's supposed to kick in at 130 for non-sport e90s...

wrestleSBA · 02-05-2006, 05:21 PM

Mine has also hit 150 on a closed course. And it is definitely non-sport so I have no clue what they are referring to about speed limiting.

voltron1011 · 02-05-2006, 07:58 PM

Mine stopped accelerating at 135mph, so there is definitely a limiter. espo89 is correct, you'll want to change your tires to Z rated before attempting this.

espo · 02-05-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by wrestleSBA

Mine has also hit 150 on a closed course. And it is definitely non-sport so I have no clue what they are referring to about speed limiting.

I believe the speed limiter is much like the rev limiter... It will cut off the fuel flow from the engine so you can't accelerate anymore. If you are going downhill or accelerating really hard, the momemtum of the car could carry you past the limit (I don't think it will actually apply the brakes?) much like the rev limiter isn't going to stop you from making a money shift..

espo · 02-05-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kobechrome

Did you remove the limiter? It's supposed to kick in at 130 for non-sport e90s...

I think the actual number is 139 MPH... so "getting close to 140" would basicly hit it.

gipivipi · 02-06-2006, 01:06 AM

If the speed limiter is just a short software thing, so does anyone know if you can change it. Is there anyone from BMW AG. out there who knows the answer?

voltron1011 · 02-06-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gipivipi

If the speed limiter is just a short software thing, so does anyone know if you can change it. Is there anyone from BMW AG. out there who knows the answer?

That's something that could only be done by an aftermarket company (like UPsolute).

mmeads · 02-07-2006, 02:51 PM

I've heard that some US dealers will remove it for you if you ask real nice and say "please."

espo · 02-07-2006, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mmeads

I've heard that some US dealers will remove it for you if you ask real nice and say "please."

and where did you hear this???

sdorn · 02-07-2006, 06:06 PM

Has anyone checked their speedometer against a GPS device? I feel like my car isn't going as fast as the speedometer indicates. For example, on my commute today I was driving along at around 85 - 90mph on the interstate according to the speedo, and people kept passing me. I mean every 15 -30 seconds another car would pass me. That shouldn't happen at 85 - 90mph.

gos · 02-07-2006, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by espo89

I believe the speed limiter is much like the rev limiter... It will cut off the fuel flow from the engine so you can't accelerate anymore. If you are going downhill or accelerating really hard, the momemtum of the car could carry you past the limit (I don't think it will actually apply the brakes?) much like the rev limiter isn't going to stop you from making a money shift..

I don't think that acceleration can have "momentum"... as soon as the force is removed (throttle) the car will immediately begin to slow down ... I'd buy that you might still be accelerating if going downhill, but it'd have to be pretty steep for gravity to overcome the wind resistance at 155mph.

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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I did euro delivery, and hit the limiter at 155 mph on the A5 autobahn. Now do they put a "new" limiter on when your car comes back into the US, or do they just forget about it? Since we have had the crappy weather, I have not taken it past 110mph, so I'm not sure. Is there anybody that took thier Euro delivery E90 PAST 130mph? __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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ihavedrivenanm1 Private First Class 14 Rep 194 Posts Drives: ['02 e46] '06 e90 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: California/Florida iTrader: (0)	FYI - The speed "limiter" that some hear are referring to [taking off, putting on, etc.] is in reality just a couple of lines of code in the car's computer that tells the fuel pump to shut off after the car reaches a predetermined speed. Also, while it is true that the different top speeds between sport/non-sport cars are down to the tire ratings, the 'W' rated tires that the 330i SP ships with are rated to 168MPH. So BMW AG, why the 155MPH limit?
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Hunter399 Major General 325 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	I have taken my 325 non sport over 135, I backed off when it was getting close to 140....
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rgorm New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2006 325i sport pkg, nav, xeno Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: erlansee, germany iTrader: (0)	I got mine to 147 would have went faster but there were to many cars in the way
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wrestleSBA Private 16 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	Mine has also hit 150 on a closed course. And it is definitely non-sport so I have no clue what they are referring to about speed limiting. __________________ 325i 6MT, Mystic Blue, Beige w/ Poplar, Premium Package, Navi, Comfort Access, Xenons, Heated Seats, Satellite Prep (for when I want to go back and add Sirius)
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voltron1011 Colonel 119 Rep 2,909 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, FJR-1300 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wiesbaden iTrader: (2)	Mine stopped accelerating at 135mph, so there is definitely a limiter. espo89 is correct, you'll want to change your tires to Z rated before attempting this.
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gipivipi New Member 3 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Del Mar iTrader: (0)	If the speed limiter is just a short software thing, so does anyone know if you can change it. Is there anyone from BMW AG. out there who knows the answer?
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sdorn Lieutenant 26 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 2006 Jet Black 325i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Has anyone checked their speedometer against a GPS device? I feel like my car isn't going as fast as the speedometer indicates. For example, on my commute today I was driving along at around 85 - 90mph on the interstate according to the speedo, and people kept passing me. I mean every 15 -30 seconds another car would pass me. That shouldn't happen at 85 - 90mph. __________________ 2008 Sparkling Graphite 535i 2009 Land Rover LR2 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo (SOLD) 2006 Jet Black 325i (SOLD) 2001 Bullitt Mustang (450rwhp - SOLD)
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