130 mph governor - Benzworld.org

jeronimo256 · 04-08-2005, 09:51 PM

anyone here know how to get around the governor? i've driven my E320 up to 130 mph then it stopped accelerating and just started to cruise at that speed. it sucks to see 160 at the speedometer and can't get the needle to reach it. thanks.

gemee · 04-10-2005, 02:41 PM

Why would you want to go faster????

E Wagon · 04-11-2005, 11:39 AM

I think it requires the removal of the ECM and sending it away for a PROM replacement. The reason you have to send it off is that the PROM is a surface mount device (no socket). And unless you have a SMD solder station you don't want to do it your self.

Police care are limited to 130mph because departments are too cheap to buy better tires for cops that are hard on tires to begin with. So if you get a head start they can't catch you (at least on the ground) and your car will handle better than theirs.

Your 320 will not reach 160mph. You don't have enough HP to over come the drag. You'll get above 130 though.

unferth · 04-11-2005, 05:34 PM

Also... if you plan on maintaining that speed or even using the brakes at that speed check your tires :)

pressure, speed rating and everything else people usually ignore matter at that speed

BackRoll23 · 04-12-2005, 06:37 PM

I hit 137 a while back in my w210 (still drove smooth). I "thought" the governor was higher up...

steve-p · 04-13-2005, 01:21 AM

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BackRoll23 - 4/13/2005 1:37 AM

I hit 137 a while back in my w210 (still drove smooth). I "thought" the governor was higher up...

Don't believe the speedometer, unless you have verified it with GPS. Even tyre pressures can affect accuracy slightly.

steve-p · 04-13-2005, 01:23 AM

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gemee - 4/11/2005 9:41 PM

Why would you want to go faster????

How fast someone wants to drive is their business, surely.

jeronimo256 · 04-13-2005, 03:33 PM

Thanks for the replies gentlemen. i drove the car at 130mph because of curiosity. at that time i just put on my 17" 5 spoke amg's w/ yokohama tires. when i hit 130, da car just cruised and drove smooth.

BackRoll23 · 04-14-2005, 04:47 PM

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steve-p - 4/13/2005 3:21 AM

Don't believe the speedometer, unless you have verified it with GPS. Even tyre pressures can affect accuracy slightly.

True true. I do know that I was driving with and pulled away from a friend's Honda Accord that is governed at 125. But w/o GPS I will never know for sure. Probably won't hit that speed anytime soon, especially after getting my first speeding ticket yesterday. 85 in a 50 and construction zone, $800. OUCH!!!

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