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Originally Posted by Omega94
I'm not so sure that putting an electronic speed limiter on a car can be construed as an unwise business move. What's the highest speed limit in the United States?? 70? 75? I don't know, the highest speed limit around me is 65. Anyway, my point is this. If GM were to put a limiter at, say 155, like people have been mentioning...what difference does that really make? I want to go really really fast just like the next guy (or gal, as it were), but when...besides at a track...will I ever go that fast? I would actually argue that it's a smarter business move to install a limiter, because they are thinking of peoples' safety. SuperEco, you basically said that if you're spending the money on the SS, then you shouldn't have a limiter...to that I'll bring up the Bugatti Veyron (yes, yes, I know...the Camaro and the Veyron have as much in common as peanut butter and a rock...but listen). The Buggati, when it came out, cost $1.4 Million...IT has a limiter...that's a very simple point. I'm not trying to be smug or mean or anything, I'm just mentioning that. It's about safety...all of it.
We all have friends and family who are driving on the road with us. When people are driving at speed...certain elements of safety are seriously diminished...or they disappear all together. If there are people consistantly driving in excess of 100 MPH (yes, 100)...then I wouldn't want my fiance, my future kids, my friends, etc. driving on those roads with them. No matter how talented a driver you may be...no matter how stable of a car you may have...things can go wrong. I'm sure TAG...as well as other officers, or EMTs, etc. on this board can attest to the dangerous nature of driving at high speeds...or low speeds for that matter.
Sorry, I just felt like too much emphasis was being put on this limiter business. And I think that Scott would agree...safety needs to be at the forefront. Anyway...my lecture is done...sorry bout that
P.S. Just be happy they won't limit your speed to 90 MPH...or will they????
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Exactly. I suspect most people here asking about the limiter really have no idea what going an actual 150mph+ on a public road entails.
To those, don't forget speedo error. If it said 150 you were most likely going much less.
Anyway, I agree with you, safety first. There's been far too many stories of young guys getting splattered on the highway in their Dad's 7 series or whatever.
It's the acceleration that is the real buzz.
If you are really interested in top speed, go to a track and take some driving lessons. You might be surprised how much you learn.