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squiz · 09-26-2002, 06:21

my 200kw xr8 ute dies (governed ?) at 180kph. Is this normal & can this be fixed(sick of being overtaken by commodores). Car goes OK up to this speed.

Donut King · 09-26-2002, 07:00

it is speed limited to 180.

TopGhia · 09-26-2002, 12:34

Change the chip

and driving don't mix.

Tickford6 · 09-26-2002, 17:02

Are the XR6s the same? Has anyone (in NT

) had their XR6 up to this speed? i read in Wheels (1997) that they had the XR6 up to 225 km/h.

Cheers

Falchoon · 09-26-2002, 17:34

It is speed limited for safety reasons squiz - the tailshaft is too long and can flex at high speed and possibly break. The Pursuit 250 utes had a specially made 2-piece tailshaft and as far as I know aren't speed limited. A further note - not trying to be Mr Goody Two Shoes here but why would you (and where?) be needing to drive at more than 180km/h?

squiz · 09-27-2002, 05:40

Kwinanna Freeway, 4.00am, sundays. Cool air, straight road & no traffic

PigDog · 09-27-2002, 06:04

Chip torque can remove this 'feature'.

Aussiblue · 09-27-2002, 08:36

Kwinanna Freeway, 4.00am, sundays. Cool air, straight road & no traffic.....and police waiting under those overpasses... but I also know my NB cuts out at 199 km/hr (also stops the digital speedo going beyond its capabilities).

squiz · 09-30-2002, 07:24

I'm not a regular on the Kwinanna so I haven't encountered any surprises under the overpasses,(fortunately),so thanks for the tip Blue. I'm not a total loose head,I just like to blow the cobwebs out occasionally.
After reading what Falchoon said about the tailshafts I think I'll make a tailshaft loop to be on the safe side.I cant see the point of bypassing the speed limiter with a chip if it puts the vehicle at risk.I think I'll just do a few mods to get up there quicker.

Timmeh · 10-01-2002, 00:57

Quote:

Originally posted by squiz
at 180kph.....(sick of being overtaken by commodores).

Fair dinkum, I have only taken my car up to that speed a couple times, and never been passed..... if getting overtaken at that speed is a regular occurance, then I'd be looking into perhaps Ford's GT90 or maybe their Jaguar Formula One car? *grins*