Regarding speed limiters
#1
Regarding speed limiters
So I finally got some guts today to bring my speedo up to the 115 area. When I got to 115, a limiter kicked in! I thought only GLE's had limiters? And I'm sure it was a limiter, because my tach was only at 4,000rpms in 4th, and I even tried turning o/d off (even though you turn it off at around 126ish). Can someone please refresh my memory as to which models have limiters?
1998 Maxima GXE Fed spec
Thanks,
Dan
1998 Maxima GXE Fed spec
Thanks,
Dan
#4
#5
You know, I honestly thought I had a speed limiter at around 120, but I read that you have to be in third with Overdrive off and right when it is on the redline, you turn it on. You should go past 120 at that point. I did it several times blasting through Utah. I think I got around 135.
#6
Originally Posted by PoePoe2797
GXE = Has speed limiter
SE, GLE = Don't
*There is a way to bypass this limiter...check the FAQ's sticky
SE, GLE = Don't
*There is a way to bypass this limiter...check the FAQ's sticky
u sure??? mine's a GXE and i hit 120 once and could of gone more but i didnt know what was on top of the hill
#10
Originally Posted by kevlo911
GXE's with confort and convienience package did not have limiters
My 1995 GXE with the S&C package (remote keyless, variable wipers, power seat, auto trans, etc...) definitely has a limiter.
Also, if you read the FAQ, it mentions that the ONLY way to know for sure if you have a limiter is to hit the road and go for top speed.
#11
if it bad for the car to knock your speed limiter? Im gonna remove it anyway, and put it on a switch (i also have pretty much the same set up as you mzmtg, s&c package, with an auto)
#12
Originally Posted by SXN
if it bad for the car to knock your speed limiter? Im gonna remove it anyway, and put it on a switch (i also have pretty much the same set up as you mzmtg, s&c package, with an auto)
Mmmm, good idea, put it on a switch.........I think I'll do that.
#13
Originally Posted by drewm
I heard from a little birdy that all GXEs except 5-speed had limiters. None of the SE or GLEs had limiters.
It has to do with the type of tires that came stock, they weren't H rated and shouldn't go past 120.
It has to do with the type of tires that came stock, they weren't H rated and shouldn't go past 120.
#14
Originally Posted by aznprid972
u sure??? mine's a GXE and i hit 120 once and could of gone more but i didnt know what was on top of the hill
#15
Originally Posted by GoalieKeg
Mmmm, good idea, put it on a switch.........I think I'll do that.
#19
Originally Posted by SXN
yea, or else you get a check engine light for a faulty "vehicle speed sensor" put it on a switch, and only turn it when you feel the desire to exceed 120 miles per hour. Its a lot less often than you think
switch is next to the fuse access panel.
#21
Originally Posted by GoalieKeg
Mmmm, good idea, put it on a switch.........I think I'll do that.
Has anyone tried putting one of those boxes that are made to correct the electronic pulses for different gearing and tires. Put that between the speedo and ECU (corrected so the ECU thinks you are going slower). should come up with no ECU fault code and no messing with a switch.
Down side it will be a more $ and a little more effort to install. I expect clearing codes would get old after awhile though.
#23
Originally Posted by mzmtg
Wrong. Read the whole thread.
#24
doesnt that much cahones to hit 120... i did well in excess of that yesterday on the way hom from getting my camry smogged checked. I'll check the max sooner or later...hopefully im without a limiter
#25
Originally Posted by SXN
doesnt that much cahones to hit 120... i did well in excess of that yesterday on the way hom from getting my camry smogged checked. I'll check the max sooner or later...hopefully im without a limiter
#31
Originally Posted by aznprid972
Painless... = Instant Death
And you are right, the max doesnt feel the most stable at high speeds. We had a bmw 540i and that car was great,so smooth and fast!
#32
Naw I gotta agree with the Bimmer at high speeds. I rememeber when I was changing duty stations when I first got to germany and had one of the guys give me a ride down to the new base that was 3 hours away. Well he had a 2002 5 series with the M package and that thing floated. He was doing 160 and I was fast asleep. So smooth. Plus I like the way the mirrors adjust when you are backing up. I would have to say my 325 I have in germany beint that it was old still ran smooth
#33
Originally Posted by venompwr2
Not necesarily, we were going a little over 100 in our corvette (I was very young at the time and my dad was driving) and there was a deer on the side of the road. Well deer are pretty stupid and it decided to jump over the car as we passed by it, the leg went through the drivers door and inside the car. We were ok but the deer died obviously, it was scary.
And you are right, the max doesnt feel the most stable at high speeds. We had a bmw 540i and that car was great,so smooth and fast!
And you are right, the max doesnt feel the most stable at high speeds. We had a bmw 540i and that car was great,so smooth and fast!
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