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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 07:19 AM
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Top speed limiter removal mod?

http://www.vqpower.com/v2/articles.php?article_id=38

Has anybody done this mod? Has anyone had drivability problems besides the MIL being on? I just want some input on this mod before i do it to my max.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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Did you do it yet? Also is you car an auto because I heard their the only one with limiters? Just red post I will confirm because I aint scared I can also post if anyone needs a write up on how to make a toggle switch or button for this mod because I don't usually need to got 140 mph and over + I hate seeing the cel unless its for a problem my car is having.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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I did this mod back in 2003 and it worked. I wouldn't recommend it since driving 140mph is kinda dangerous...not to mention nowadays gas and traffic tickets are very expensive....
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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I did this mod back in 2003 and it worked. I wouldn't recommend it since driving 140mph is kinda dangerous...not to mention nowadays gas and traffic tickets are very expensive....
You did with a auto? Driving over a hundred is dangerous but this could come in handy for some situations. Thats why I would make a button or toggle switch.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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Did you do it yet? Also is you car an auto because I heard their the only one with limiters? Just red post I will confirm because I aint scared I can also post if anyone needs a write up on how to make a toggle switch or button for this mod because I don't usually need to got 140 mph and over + I hate seeing the cel unless its for a problem my car is having.
No I have done yet. I'm going to do it untell I install my Megan CO Going 100+ with stock ride height and soft footwork isn't fun. But it is an auto and yes I've hit the limiter plenty of times(117+/-). Also I don't mind the MIL being on, its a 95 safety only inspection needed.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by happyricefob
I did this mod back in 2003 and it worked. I wouldn't recommend it since driving 140mph is kinda dangerous...not to mention nowadays gas and traffic tickets are very expensive....
So what did you top out at?
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:25 AM
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So what did you top out at?
Mines at 125-130 down hills. You still didn't say if yours was an auto and if it causes any drivability issues.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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You did with a auto? Driving over a hundred is dangerous but this could come in handy for some situations. Thats why I would make a button or toggle switch.
Yes it is dangerous! But on the weekends I need to go that fast. After about 110 cars start passing. Good idea on making it switch or button.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Mines at 125-130 down hills. You still didn't say if yours was an auto and if it causes any drivability issues.
Yes it is an Automatic. And I havnt done the mod yet.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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Ok I will try this sometime this weekend will let you know how it goes.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 09:37 AM
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Isn't it a 2 minute job - removing ECU and cutting a wire?

I've hit 127 stock, this sounds like something to do
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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i thought bout doing this mod mine is a five speed and i do have a limiter around 117 it doesnt let me pass that
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 01:38 PM
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I would do it but seeing the CEL gets me annoyed. Its been months since I last saw it
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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Speed Limiter Removal
The ECU monitors the transmission mounted speed sensor to determine vehicle speed. When the vehicle speed limit is reached, the ECU cuts the fuel flow to the engine to slow the car.

The signal path for the vehicle speed sensor is as follows:

Sensor to Speedometer
Speedometer to ECU & Cruise Control

If the signal is interrupted at the actual connection to the ECU, speedometer, odometer and cruise control functions are preserved. The ECU does not receive a vehicle speed signal, therefore it will not limit the vehicle speed.

This modification is easy. But beware, it does include mutilation of the factory ECU wiring harness...not for the squeamish.

1.Disconnect negative battery terminal.
2.remove ECU cover from passenger side footwall.
3.Loosen bolt in center of main ECU connector.
4.Unplug main ECU connector.
5.Remove snap-on plastic cover from ECU connector.
6.Locate PINK wire with BLUE stripe. (this wire is located on the right half of the connector when plugged in)
7.Cut PINK/BLUE wire.
8.Reassemble ECU connection.
9.Reconnect negative battery terminal.
10.Drive 140mph.

There has to be like 12 pink and blue wires in that pic. How do I distinguish anybody got pic I don't want go through cutting wire yo!
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan95gle
Yes it is dangerous! But on the weekends I need to go that fast. After about 110 cars start passing. Good idea on making it switch or button.
Do you need to accidentally kill someone during this "need to go fast"? Grow up.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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Do you need to accidentally kill someone during this "need to go fast"? Grow up.
Thank you for your OPINION sir.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan95gle
Thank you for your OPINION sir.
So, no answer then? Cool, I'll just let the peeps in Fayetteville know they need to stay off the road while you're trying to drive your '95 Maxima beyond is capabilities.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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So, no answer then? Cool, I'll just let the peeps in Fayetteville know they need to stay off the road while you're trying to drive your '95 Maxima beyond is capabilities.
You do that then.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Why speed limiter removed?






























BECAUSE RACE CAR!!!
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Dude all I'm trying to do is just get info on this mod man.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 03:28 PM
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This is something i will most defiantly do. I just don't like the fact that the gov thingy doesn't let my max go as fast as i want.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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just grab a se ecu thats what what i did on my 98 gxe base model limited to 112 sucked threw the se ecu in and it cruised right past 112
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 04:08 PM
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did the mod on my car. its a 96 auto. got my car up to 130mph, then the roads started getting scary lol
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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I plan on ONLY using this mod for HIGHWAY runs. Not a big fan on signal lights.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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I plan on ONLY using this mod for HIGHWAY runs. Not a big fan on signal lights.
No drag racing lights thru town?
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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No drag racing lights thru town?
Nope. We only do highway runs in my town. Way too many undercover law enforcement vehicles to be doing that light to light here.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan95gle
Thank you for your OPINION sir.
Well I still dont see why you feel you "need" to go that fast.

Oh, just get an SE ecu and be done with it.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 05:17 PM
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What's up with this SE ECU?
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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What's up with this SE ECU?
Whats up with you not being able to do some research and search?
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 05:27 PM
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Whats up with you not being able to do some research and search?
Ok ok I well
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Unless youre running a dragstripgrow up...what happens if you f#$k upand crash and killsomeone and their newborn baby or young child?? Most likely cause youre the idiot behind the wheel youd live.... and if i was the father in that situation...personally...idmake sure toud pay...and not in the lawbook way... some idiot ever pulled this and harmed someone in my family like wife or kid and id be in jail for a bad bad crime....keep it on the track or grow upbefore you kill someone smarter than you...people eonder why the generation between 18-29 got a bad repand everyone thinks the country is gonna crash...cause of geniuses like you...
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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I love the bashing. I'm just trying to get info on a mod, damn!
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by VqMonstaR
You did with a auto? Driving over a hundred is dangerous but this could come in handy for some situations. Thats why I would make a button or toggle switch.
Tell me what situation will going over 140 mph be applied too. Seriously unless your F/I or spraying. With high 10s with 140 mph passes at the track u dont need it period. It a very simple mod i did it in my 96 days years ago. 140mph in a n/a maxima is like waiting in line at the dmv take to long. Its dangerous trying to hang with autobahn cars s4 m3 and gtr

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Old Sep 30, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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I love the bashing. I'm just trying to get info on a mod, damn!
Then freaking search and quit whining.
The site has tons of info, take advantage of it and stop acting like a baby needing to be spoon fed.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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I thought only GXE's had the limiter? In my old automatic GLE and my "new" SE I was able to go over 120mph.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by luke95gxe
i thought bout doing this mod mine is a five speed and i do have a limiter around 117 it doesnt let me pass that
Same here 117mph for me.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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I love the bashing. I'm just trying to get info on a mod, damn!
Just trying to get info on a mod that will help you break the law and wreck into innocent people and kill them because you felt the need for speed. Quit being a douchebag and drive the speed limit you dumb ass.
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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Nope. We only do highway runs in my town. Way too many undercover law enforcement vehicles to be doing that light to light here.
So you admit to illegal street racing? Seriously kid, keep it on the track or someones gonna get hurt, Also remember street racing talk is against the rules on this forum. If you really wanna do this, search. Sounds like one of the easiest mods out there anyway... Just remember to obey the law, this aint nfs
Old Sep 30, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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He lives in Fayetteville, NC. If you have seen Talladega Nights you would understand. People from NC just drive like they are in Nascar all the time. They are all jacked up on mountain dew and are afraid of invisible fire. I know, I'm from NC too. I wanna go fast!


Seriously though, just go to a track save me from putting a North Cakalacky spider monkey beatdown on you.
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this is like buying a civic and ricing it out to turn the economy car into something it's not, like that's never happened before. seriously, there's no need to go that fast. SERIOUSLY. people that do that crap is the reason that 19 year olds like me can't afford insurance on a nice sports car.



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