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DjfunkmasterG · 10-06-2010, 04:13 PM

I am telling you this thing is not limited to 118... I had it up to 133 again today. Either they forgot to set the ECM on this one or its BS. However, my car is not limited and I am running on 18" steelies

LOWDOWN · 10-06-2010, 04:21 PM

Turbo-Ts and Grand Nationals were speed-limited in the '80s...because of TIRES. That was one of several reasons "chip" manufacturers came into being.

Today, other methods are legitimately used to "change" speed limitations (no "chip" used today) when appropriate. But, from the Factory, they are supposed to be speed-limited to the speed-rating of the OEM tires. Anything else is an anomoly.

Edge.128 · 10-06-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DjfunkmasterG

I am telling you this thing is not limited to 118... I had it up to 133 again today. Either they forgot to set the ECM on this one or its BS. However, my car is not limited and I am running on 18" steelies

well when you are seriously hurt from a tire blowout at those speeds on those tires you can only blame yourself....

DjfunkmasterG · 10-06-2010, 04:27 PM

Its not like I go around driving at 100+ every 5 minutes... I am normally a 65-75 mph driver but I had to teach a 2009 Stang a lesson.

SSLarry · 10-06-2010, 04:50 PM

I am not saying you were not driving 130mph on T rated tires, but consider this scenario:

A guy drives his Camaro at 130mph because the car can go that fast, but a stock factory equipped tire explodes causing death. If this happens because of the speed rating of T cannot take the heat of 130 mph, then GM will be sued for putting out a tire that isn't matched to the capability of the car. Have the GM lawyers not thought of this already?

Even a warning in the owner's manual isn't enough absolve GM from protecting the stupid (no offence intended). They have a responsibility to match the tire to the capability of the car.

Your car must be special.

Edge.128 · 10-06-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSLarry

I am not saying you were not driving 130mph on T rated tires, but consider this scenario:

A guy drives his Camaro at 130mph because the car can go that fast, but a stock factory equipped tire explodes causing death. If this happens because of the speed rating of T cannot take the heat of 130 mph, then GM will be sued for putting out a tire that isn't matched to the capability of the car. Have the GM lawyers not thought of this already?

Even a warning in the owner's manual isn't enough absolve GM from protecting the stupid (no offence intended). They have a responsibility to match the tire to the capability of the car.

Your car must be special.

or he is just special.....

2011CamaroV6newbee · 10-06-2010, 05:04 PM

At 133mph I'm sure he will be dead.

RCLapCar · 10-07-2010, 02:03 AM

The dealer can change the 118 limit to the 155 limit IF you bring in the car with tires rated to reach 155. It is entirely possible some dealers are doing this regardless. It's also possible that some 118 cars got the wrong code loaded into their computers allowing the higher limit (this is bad).

Angrybird 12 · 10-07-2010, 07:47 AM

Like I said before in other threads unless you are racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats you have no business doing a top speed run in any Camaro on public roadways.. That my fellow Camaro owners is INSANE!

cntryman77 · 11-21-2010, 10:19 AM

I'm a 65-70 mph guy, but I did get on my LS once to see what she'd do...I hit 121 & slowed up because I knew the tire rating is 118, but I never hit a limiter or got any speed warning on the DIC...just my 2 cents on this...& I've never been close to that since

Taintedveins · 11-21-2010, 10:26 AM

i have gotten my ls to 125.

DarkneSS · 11-21-2010, 10:39 AM

I'd imagine without a limiter and a lot of road you could creep up to about 170 MAX.

I've gotten mine to 140 no problem in 4th gear, from 120 to 140 it pulls very well. Starts to slow up around 145.

MichaelH · 11-21-2010, 10:41 AM

gotten mine to 152 than stopped could have gone faster and the car jus shifted into 5th gear at 150

Switchin2Chevy · 11-21-2010, 10:54 AM

I got to 145 in 5th and still had room for more but I backed off...

10-06-2010, 04:13 PM	#71
DjfunkmasterG Indie Zombie Film King Drives: 2011 LS M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 95 View My Garage	I am telling you this thing is not limited to 118... I had it up to 133 again today. Either they forgot to set the ECM on this one or its BS. However, my car is not limited and I am running on 18" steelies __________________ I am also an INDIE FILMMAKER

10-06-2010, 04:27 PM	#74
DjfunkmasterG Indie Zombie Film King Drives: 2011 LS M6 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 95 View My Garage	Its not like I go around driving at 100+ every 5 minutes... I am normally a 65-75 mph driver but I had to teach a 2009 Stang a lesson. __________________ I am also an INDIE FILMMAKER

10-06-2010, 04:50 PM	#75
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	I am not saying you were not driving 130mph on T rated tires, but consider this scenario: A guy drives his Camaro at 130mph because the car can go that fast, but a stock factory equipped tire explodes causing death. If this happens because of the speed rating of T cannot take the heat of 130 mph, then GM will be sued for putting out a tire that isn't matched to the capability of the car. Have the GM lawyers not thought of this already? Even a warning in the owner's manual isn't enough absolve GM from protecting the stupid (no offence intended). They have a responsibility to match the tire to the capability of the car. Your car must be special. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

10-07-2010, 02:03 AM	#78
RCLapCar Drives: 2016 2SS A8 HB/JB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 505	The dealer can change the 118 limit to the 155 limit IF you bring in the car with tires rated to reach 155. It is entirely possible some dealers are doing this regardless. It's also possible that some 118 cars got the wrong code loaded into their computers allowing the higher limit (this is bad). __________________ Current: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue/Jet Black Former: 2010 2LT/RS IOM/IO - Solo Catback w/ J-Pipes

10-07-2010, 07:47 AM	#79
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	Like I said before in other threads unless you are racing on the Bonneville Salt Flats you have no business doing a top speed run in any Camaro on public roadways.. That my fellow Camaro owners is INSANE! __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!

10-06-2010, 04:21 PM	#72
LOWDOWN Downright Upright Drives: Daily Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cruisin'... Posts: 4,145	Turbo-Ts and Grand Nationals were speed-limited in the '80s...because of TIRES. That was one of several reasons "chip" manufacturers came into being. Today, other methods are legitimately used to "change" speed limitations (no "chip" used today) when appropriate. But, from the Factory, they are supposed to be speed-limited to the speed-rating of the OEM tires. Anything else is an anomoly.

10-06-2010, 05:04 PM	#77
2011CamaroV6newbee Drives: 2011 V6 lt2 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 47	At 133mph I'm sure he will be dead.

11-21-2010, 10:19 AM	#80
cntryman77 Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newton Falls, OH Posts: 1,092	I'm a 65-70 mph guy, but I did get on my LS once to see what she'd do...I hit 121 & slowed up because I knew the tire rating is 118, but I never hit a limiter or got any speed warning on the DIC...just my 2 cents on this...& I've never been close to that since __________________ My build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126631

11-21-2010, 10:26 AM	#81
Taintedveins Shark attack! Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,561 View My Garage	i have gotten my ls to 125.

11-21-2010, 10:39 AM	#82
DarkneSS Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6MT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Westchester, New York Posts: 3,715	I'd imagine without a limiter and a lot of road you could creep up to about 170 MAX. I've gotten mine to 140 no problem in 4th gear, from 120 to 140 it pulls very well. Starts to slow up around 145.

11-21-2010, 10:41 AM	#83
MichaelH SOCAL HT5 Drives: 2013 BRM ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 1,495 View My Garage	gotten mine to 152 than stopped could have gone faster and the car jus shifted into 5th gear at 150 __________________ 2013 ZL1 M6 - Mods-in the works Old vehicles 2010 CGM Camaro (sold) Other Vehicles: 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R-115 RWHP in mid summer 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS- For Sale; Lots of extras

11-21-2010, 10:54 AM	#84
Switchin2Chevy Drives: Currently 2015 Mustang GT manual. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 815	I got to 145 in 5th and still had room for more but I backed off...

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