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07-16-2012, 02:52 PM
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 Drives: 2012 chevy camaro ls2 Join Date: May 2012
Location: jacksonville,fl
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top speed 118
So my camaro topped out at 118 why only 118 how to fix this and go higher speeds please help I didn't buy a camaro to only go 118
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07-16-2012, 03:00 PM
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It is the tires you have. Upgrade to Z-rated tires and get a tune and you will be fine. Of course, only do this if you don't worry about the warranty.
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07-16-2012, 03:02 PM
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because you bought an LS. which are equiped with a 118mph rated tires, which is why gm put a speed limiter on your car. if the car allowed you to go any faster, you have a great possibility of blowing your tires.
if you do want to blow your tires and perhaps risk your life, and others, then get a trifecta tune. You can also upgrade your tires, but you still need to get a tune to deactivate the speed limiter.
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07-16-2012, 03:45 PM
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07-16-2012, 04:10 PM
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Drives: 2012 AGM Camaro LS / Team LFX Join Date: Feb 2012
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07-17-2012, 12:49 AM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro LFX,CAI,DynomaxVT,RX CC Join Date: Feb 2012
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LT models speed limiter removed? Well I guess I will need to find a place to test this out!! :-)
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07-17-2012, 02:51 AM
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Drives: 2012 1SS LS3 M6 black on black :) Join Date: May 2012
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07-17-2012, 03:09 AM
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Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011
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yes, my uncles ls could go past the 118 and mine couldn't -_-
Guess some just slip through the cracks
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07-17-2012, 06:38 AM
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So, for a 2012 1LT with RS package (P-Zero tires) would there be a speed limiter? What is the top speed supposed to be?
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07-17-2012, 06:51 AM
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155 with the PZeros. (If I recall correctly). EDIT: You may not need RS-package on the LT to have the limiter set to 155. Does anyone know if the non-RS 19" wheels still come with PZero Nero UHP all season tires, or similar? (they did in 2010) I think those have the same speed rating as the PZero summer tires.
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07-17-2012, 07:41 AM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010
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07-17-2012, 07:43 AM
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Most people find the speed limiter while they're on the dyno, which is where I saw it. Switched to 3rd gear for the pull and that resolved the issue (of being able to do a full dyno pull without hitting 118mph)
As far as "I didn't buy a Camaro to only go 118mph" - there's so much fail in that statement it's ridiculous. 118mph speed restriction as mentioned is a safety feature because of the speed rating on the tires the car came with. There's absolutely no reason to ever need to go faster than 100mph, and even that is stretching it.
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07-17-2012, 09:54 AM
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07-17-2012, 11:41 AM
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Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2011
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put a speed limiter on a camry not a camaro . SPORTS CARS are for fun and question ..would the tires really explode or pop? i got a trifecta and ive gone passed 120 on the stock bfg tires im planin to buy 20 rims and tires soon
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