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07-31-2001 | 10:49 PM

#41

budha56

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Re: Re: Re: Re: RE: Speed Limiter...

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Originally posted by dwapenyi
Interesting that they put 130/131 limiters on the 5th gen and not the 4th gen, unless its 117 or so for GXEs. I guess Since the 5th gen has a more capable top end than the 4th gen, Nissan had to put the governor there, otherwise it doesn't make sense, since both the 5th and 4th gen come shod with H rated 130 mph tires, at best.

I notice that other manufacturers are governing their cars to 130 as welll, even though they are capable of way more. Example, the Lexus LS 430, Mercedes Benz E 420.

Isn't it true that the 130 (give or take 1?) mph rating on H rated tires means that they are made to do that for 1 hour straight? I thought I remember reading that on tirerack.com or something. Just checking.

08-01-2001 | 03:26 AM

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carnal_c30

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the reasons for speed limiters well for one is to prevent the cars from going over the speed ratings of the tires... like the camaro has a speed limiter unless u get the Z rated tires... and most euro cars have the limiter set at 155

08-01-2001 | 06:02 AM

#43

92ZexMaximaSE

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Ok since no one else is representing us 3rd Generation Types I thought I would add my 2 cents.. Taken mine all the way up to 145 (at least that is what the speedo said) for about 30 second and then slowed down.. Wish I could have taken a pic of it but Im not about to drive with one hand and shoot with the other.. And yes, I do know this is the 4th Gen Forum..

P.S. My wife got angry at me last nite and almost gave me a