What does it take to bypass GS400 limiter?
08-05-09 | 02:36 PM
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What does it take to bypass GS400 limiter?
I've looked but have not found the answer. I read that theoretically the GS400 with the low drag coefficient is capable of 180. I would not want to test that out unless I was out in a very flat lake bed. But I don't like the idea of a limiter on the car. Seems like there would be a relatively easy way to reprogram the cut off speed.
08-05-09 | 04:06 PM
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HKS makes something, just cant remember the name
EDIT: Found it http://www.hksusa.com/categories/?id=1926
EDIT: Found it http://www.hksusa.com/categories/?id=1926
08-05-09 | 04:59 PM
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lol... thats way too funny.... the gs might have low drag but how much horsepower is it going to take to go 180mph... the limiter should be the last thing you should be thinking about if you want to go over 180....
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08-05-09 | 05:34 PM
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Like I said, I would not want to try it, especially with a stock suspension. I just don't like others to impose limitations on my things. It was an article at The Auto Channel that said "theoretically" it could hit 180. Sounds high...
http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicl...xus_gs400.html
Who knows?
Snipit from story:
"Contributing to the stable, accurate handling are the optional ($215) 8 x 17 alloys fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 235/45ZR tires. Although the tires are rated for speeds beyond 149 mph, the car is electronically governed to 149, even though it has a theoretical top speed of about 180 with a drag coefficient of a lowly .29 (down from .31)."
http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicl...xus_gs400.html
Who knows?
Snipit from story:
"Contributing to the stable, accurate handling are the optional ($215) 8 x 17 alloys fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 235/45ZR tires. Although the tires are rated for speeds beyond 149 mph, the car is electronically governed to 149, even though it has a theoretical top speed of about 180 with a drag coefficient of a lowly .29 (down from .31)."
08-05-09 | 06:52 PM
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HKS makes something, just cant remember the name
EDIT: Found it http://www.hksusa.com/categories/?id=1926
EDIT: Found it http://www.hksusa.com/categories/?id=1926
Like I said, I would not want to try it, especially with a stock suspension. I just don't like others to impose limitations on my things. It was an article at The Auto Channel that said "theoretically" it could hit 180. Sounds high...
http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicl...xus_gs400.html
Who knows?
Snipit from story:
"Contributing to the stable, accurate handling are the optional ($215) 8 x 17 alloys fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 235/45ZR tires. Although the tires are rated for speeds beyond 149 mph, the car is electronically governed to 149, even though it has a theoretical top speed of about 180 with a drag coefficient of a lowly .29 (down from .31)."
http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicl...xus_gs400.html
Who knows?
Snipit from story:
"Contributing to the stable, accurate handling are the optional ($215) 8 x 17 alloys fitted with Bridgestone Potenza 235/45ZR tires. Although the tires are rated for speeds beyond 149 mph, the car is electronically governed to 149, even though it has a theoretical top speed of about 180 with a drag coefficient of a lowly .29 (down from .31)."
08-05-09 | 11:41 PM
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HKS makes something, just cant remember the name
EDIT: Found it http://www.hksusa.com/categories/?id=1926
EDIT: Found it http://www.hksusa.com/categories/?id=1926
Very cool, thanks. They sell between $110 to $150. Found one specific for Toyota. Next I have to see if there is a safe place to test going over 150MPH to decide if I'll pick one up!
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08-06-09 | 06:43 AM
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Um dude, I would seriously, like really really seriously recommend you do your suspension first. I am talking, daizen steering bushings, poly control arm bushings, sways, braces the whole nine before taking a run like that. I did it on stock, at about $140 you will feel like the car is going to take off and flip. Steering becomes too loose and scary. Different story now with all my suspension mods. Now I can cruize at 120 and you can only tell im hauling because of the wind noise. I don't think this car will pull to 180.
08-06-09 | 08:04 AM
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I'm geared for a theoretical maximum of 210mph, but I'm not gona push my luck that far
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