Speed Restrictors

litey_05 · 23-06-2007, 04:01 PM

Just been taking my AU for a few runs recently and have discovered that the car seems to have a restrictor where once the car reaches a certain speed it brakes itself drops a number of K's in speed then quickly climbs back up to the restricted speed and brakes itself again

does anyone know the easiest way to get rid of this problem? thanks

Casper · 23-06-2007, 04:06 PM

edit can remove it.
Of course doing 180kph on a public road is insane to start with.. and by removing the limiter you will find out how much damage a tailshaft can do when it parts company with the car and drops on the road. If you are lucky it will be the rear that breaks first... but most times its at the gearbox that it goes bang.

AU2PWR · 23-06-2007, 04:09 PM

Removing Speed Restrictor + 180ks + Public Road = Stay Out of Victoria ..

Even if your Drag Racing at the Track , you dont go that fast .. so why take it out ?

Its there for safety .. so be safe !

Daniel

eXi7w0unD · 23-06-2007, 04:57 PM

but my console says 220, i expect the car to go 220, even if i can never ever get it their thats what i want my car to do.

The Monty · 23-06-2007, 05:58 PM

Hahhahaha. Get an edit, do a top speed run and post up the results. Thats if the tailshaft doesnt cut through your car and smash the gearbox, lol.

onfire · 23-06-2007, 08:06 PM

Better yet, tell us when and where you're going to do it, and we'll come and watch it all unfound.

Just a quick question, I heard the speed restrictor has been in place since the EA, is that correct or was it on earlier models?

RG · 23-06-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by eXi7w0unD

but my console says 220, i expect the car to go 220, even if i can never ever get it their thats what i want my car to do.

Riiiight, I hope you are being sarcastic.

blk_frmnt · 23-06-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by eXi7w0unD

but my console says 220, i expect the car to go 220, even if i can never ever get it their thats what i want my car to do.

I hear you, I get ****ed off with other people deciding what is safe for me too. And if I knew how to disable it I'd tell you, survival of the fittest, I say.

Mark One · 23-06-2007, 08:57 PM

Didn't someone post up pictures of an AU that did 192Km/h or something close to that. Sort of looked like a bomb went off under the car.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...ight=tailshaft

Found it. Doesn't seem to be working right now however.

AU2PWR · 23-06-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by blk_frmnt

I hear you, I get ****ed off with other people deciding what is safe for me too. And if I knew how to disable it I'd tell you, survival of the fittest, I say.

Maybe , its Because your Using Everyones Road , so your Putting Everyone at risk , The I6 AU wasnt Designed to be a Jet , so treating it like one is going to have Consequences , and anyone doing 180ks on the road isnt not just being safe , there being absolute ****wits and should not have a Licence . Its People Like you guys who screw everyone over and have Police chasing everyone that doesnt Drive a Mazda 121 !

'Nuff Said '

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AU2PWR · 23-06-2007, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by eXi7w0unD

but my console says 220, i expect the car to go 220, even if i can never ever get it their thats what i want my car to do.

Thats not what your car will do , its a Reminder that if the Little Orange Needle is near that Number , you will lose your car for that amount of YEARS !

Stay Safe ,

XR6Stu · 24-06-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by blk_frmnt

I hear you, I get ****ed off with other people deciding what is safe for me too. And if I knew how to disable it I'd tell you, survival of the fittest, I say.

Only the fittest have the ability to fly, and fly you shall when your tailshaft snaps at the gear box. And we will see just how truly fit you will be after you and your car land back on the road.

Take it from someone who has been there and gotten caught, doing that sort of speed on a public road is not worth it, I was doing half that speed, and got caught, and am facing min. up to 18 months without my license, and a HUGE fine. The speed limits are there for a reason.

Gilesie · 24-06-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by litey_05

Just been taking my AU for a few runs recently and have discovered that the car seems to have a restrictor where once the car reaches a certain speed it brakes itself drops a number of K's in speed then quickly climbs back up to the restricted speed and brakes itself again

does anyone know the easiest way to get rid of this problem? thanks

YES

By removing your car from your posesion

private9 · 24-06-2007, 10:12 AM

I say let these morons to a top speed run without the limiter on a nice quiet stretch of road, and let them see the consequences for themselves.....

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Originally Posted by Mark One

Didn't someone post up pictures of an AU that did 192Km/h or something close to that. Sort of looked like a bomb went off under the car.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...ight=tailshaft

Found it. Doesn't seem to be working right now however.

As the new owner of that car, let me just say that even after some repairs, the results aint pretty...

JC · 24-06-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by eXi7w0unD

but my console says 220, i expect the car to go 220, even if i can never ever get it their thats what i want my car to do.

Your user name is what will kill you when the tailshaft lets go.

FTe_XR8 · 24-06-2007, 01:31 PM

is the speed limiter only on the 6's? cos from wat i've heard the xr's didnt have it cos the tailshafts where stronger?? and i've got an ex cop car and its seen over 200 so im guessing it has the stronger tailshaft?

Mark One · 24-06-2007, 06:59 PM

There is indeed a better tailshaft in the XR's

Dark Horse · 24-06-2007, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by eXi7w0unD

but my console says 220, i expect the car to go 220, even if i can never ever get it their thats what i want my car to do.

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Originally Posted by blk_frmnt

I hear you, I get ****ed off with other people deciding what is safe for me too. And if I knew how to disable it I'd tell you, survival of the fittest, I say.

Spoken like true wannabe test pilots...

AC · 24-06-2007, 11:50 PM

I knew i should have taken i photo of it while i had the chance... But anyway.

I had our AU Series1 Fairmont on the Dyno the other weekend at a club Dyno day.
115rwkw's and I saw my speedo go past 200km/h to about 215...
AU Stock 6Cyl. No mods, No speed limiter and didnt hit the rev limiter either

AU2PWR · 24-06-2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AC

I knew i should have taken i photo of it while i had the chance... But anyway.

I had our AU Series1 Fairmont on the Dyno the other weekend at a club Dyno day.
115rwkw's and I saw my speedo go past 200km/h to about 215...
AU Stock 6Cyl. No mods, No speed limiter and didnt hit the rev limiter either

Then , your speedo is broken and its time to get it fixed

Was this before or after the car lept off the dyno ?

AC · 25-06-2007, 12:07 AM

Well one of the dails went all the way round.

And im pretty sure it was that one...

As i said... Should have taken a photo, I even had my camera in my hand. :togo:

BLACKAUXR8 · 25-06-2007, 12:54 AM

sitting here reading this thread is a joy for me because i am one of the young idiots that everyone talks about the only thing is my s3xr8 dosnt have a speed limiter and it does do 220 and i have the photo on the front page of the gold coast paper were some certain white and blue checkered car was on a service road and could only get a side picture of my flying rocket about to lift of at 211kmh so dont believe everyone when you say you will get caught. But on the other hand i dont recommend it in a au I6 unless you have the 2 piece tailshaft installed i have seen the pictures ouch!!

BLACKAUXR8 · 25-06-2007, 12:56 AM

And AU2PWR i have had my wifes au s1 forte on the dyno with a speed limiter up to 198kmh on 2 different dyno's not since i saw the photos on here but i have done it and have the dyno sheets to prove it!!

AU2PWR · 25-06-2007, 07:27 AM

Well , this thread is useless without pics

Dynos i Can deal with , and it must be a thing with the Series 1s but if your doing anything more than 20 over the limit on the roads , you dont deserve your licence .

'Nuff Said

RG · 25-06-2007, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BLACKAUXR8

sitting here reading this thread is a joy for me because i am one of the young idiots that everyone talks about the only thing is my s3xr8 dosnt have a speed limiter and it does do 220 and i have the photo on the front page of the gold coast paper were some certain white and blue checkered car was on a service road and could only get a side picture of my flying rocket about to lift of at 211kmh so dont believe everyone when you say you will get caught. But on the other hand i dont recommend it in a au I6 unless you have the 2 piece tailshaft installed i have seen the pictures ouch!!

You are an idiot, hopefully when you crash next time you do that it is into a solid object and not a car or a person. Just because your car can do it (guess what so can mine I'm sure) doesn't mean that the road is good enough for it.

I think it is time for this thread to be closed, mods please.

**Mechan1k** · 25-06-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AC

I knew i should have taken i photo of it while i had the chance... But anyway.

I had our AU Series1 Fairmont on the Dyno the other weekend at a club Dyno day.
115rwkw's and I saw my speedo go past 200km/h to about 215...
AU Stock 6Cyl. No mods, No speed limiter and didnt hit the rev limiter either

What gear was that in .... I think you have an issue with the speed sensor ... or the wrong one is in the car ... hee hee.

Or ... you have a shorter diff gears in without knowing and still have the standard speedo gear in (hence the weird speedo reading).

If it was locked in 3rd in the auto ... there's no chance of it getting anywhere near 200km/h .... unless it's a freak :hihi: