Originally Posted by zugbug

Had to do it once to find out if the Z was up to it. It is- and I don't need to find out again.

Originally Posted by 1sneaky350z

i have called every shop in california about a reflash and everyone says they cant do it. give me a # and ill have it done.

Originally Posted by thezedsled

You could not be more wrong my friend. Other countries use speed limiters too, I know this because I have been to them and have owned and driven vehicles in them. I currently hold a drivers license for Japan, Australia, Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. So I speak to you from experience when I say that almost every country uses speed limiters these days. The reason why the speed limiter is enforced more on all vehicles sold in the US whether they are made here or imported is because we have higher safety standards than some other countries when it comes to automobiles. For instance we require shatter resistant glass on all vehicles sold where as many other countries like Japan for example does not. You can get it as an option but it is not required. We also require every motor vehicle sold to be equipped with seat belts but some other countries like Korea do not. And the speed limiter is not 155MPH for all vehicles as you say, do your homework and you will see. The Ford GT is a perfect example as it is made and sold right here in the good ol U.S. of A. and it is limited at 220MPH, not 155MPH. And the reason why is simple, because it can safely go that fast.

Now that I have cleared that up let me retype what I said previously in a format that will be a bit easier for your brain to digest. I did not say that it isn't capable of going faster than the limited 155MPH. What I did say is that it is not capable of doing it safely and that is why they limited it to 155MPH.

Now, you do your research and then post. Thanks

Originally Posted by bimmerguy2006

For a stock car, this may be true. But when you upgrade to coilovers, sways, tires, and rims, what you say goes right out the window. An FD can go 180 SAFELY on the freeways with coilovers and swaybars on stock tires and rims. The government imposes speed limiters to reduce deaths on the roads. Its safety against those who cant drive, not the car itself.

Originally Posted by idwin

155 is the factory limiter? ive had mine to 157 and didnt hit a limiter?

Originally Posted by LA_Z

I believe it is more to do with the road construction than the car's capability. Autobahn was created for high speed, same with the British "M" designated highways ... and road maintenance is a high priority in both countries. Attempting thier speeds on US highways is not something I'd want to do. 180mph on a Louisiana highway (federal or state maintained) is a quick path to death.

Originally Posted by 1sneaky350z

has ne one sucessfuly removed the speed limiter? haw hard is it to install the greddy limit remover? i need to remove it for an upcomming event

Originally Posted by 97supratt

First of all, NO! This speed limiter of 155 is placed on vehicles that are brought into the US! The same vehicles in other countries use the same exact tires and have the same coefficient drag properties yet they dont have speed limiters. The government places these limiters to limit car crashes and deaths per year. Only an idiot will do high speeds on a pothole. The speed rating on a tire is totally different, some vehicles are equipped with Z rated tires and they still cannot exceed 155. The BMW m3 is capable of much higher speeds than 155mph, and also the BMW m5, and the supra twin turbo. Yet all these vehicles had the 155 mph speed limiter. You're telling me these cars cant do 155+ safely? Go back and do some research, then post. Thanks