02-25-2008, 01:13 PM
New GTR runs 11.67 in 1/4 mile while hitting its "speed limiter" during the pass.
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What's this speed limiter you say? From the IS forums:
"Off of pre-set, registered (by Nissan) tracks, they are limited to 111 (180kmph), though this will not be implemented in the US. I would think it is a measure to combat street racing and/or severe speeding problems."
"I confirm my friend's GT-R will not go past 180km/h. You keep flooring it and nothing happens. It was hoped that once it left Japan, the GPS-based restriction would cease to function. Unfortunately not.
In Japan, warranty is voided when the car enters a track, and the car will 'tell' the dealer so. It has to pass a health-check at the dealer in order to revive the warranty.
For the time being, Mines has an ECU that will overcome speed limiter. But it is rumoured that HKS will soon release an easier fix."
Yeah, and how much does that healthy check cost? $1,000!!
That wouldn't fly well in the states at all.
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What's this speed limiter you say? From the IS forums:
"Off of pre-set, registered (by Nissan) tracks, they are limited to 111 (180kmph), though this will not be implemented in the US. I would think it is a measure to combat street racing and/or severe speeding problems."
"I confirm my friend's GT-R will not go past 180km/h. You keep flooring it and nothing happens. It was hoped that once it left Japan, the GPS-based restriction would cease to function. Unfortunately not.
In Japan, warranty is voided when the car enters a track, and the car will 'tell' the dealer so. It has to pass a health-check at the dealer in order to revive the warranty.
For the time being, Mines has an ECU that will overcome speed limiter. But it is rumoured that HKS will soon release an easier fix."
Yeah, and how much does that healthy check cost? $1,000!!
That wouldn't fly well in the states at all.
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Past: 2016 GMC Canyon All Terrain Crew Cab / 2010 Jaguar XFR / 2012 Acura RDX AWD Tech / 2008 Cadillac CTS / 2007 Acura TL-S / 1966 5.0 HO Mustang Coupe
2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks