Does anyone know what is required to remove the electronic nanny so that I can get full top speed from my '08X? The car pulls hard right up to an indicated 130mph, then simply let's off and stays there regardless of what I do with the pedal. I know that non-restricted cars will run 155+, and I travel to areas where I can indulge relatively safely.

I know the tires will need to be replaced with some with the proper speed rating, and I don't need a lecture about risk, legality, etc. please. I'm interested in whether there is an electronic part replacement anyone knows of which allows the X to run unrestricted, while maintaining the other functionality of the AWD system.

Thanks in advance.

Levi,
08X Nav, Prem 24Kmi

 

Well, you and i are in the same boat!!! this is the only thing i don't like about my car,,( same as yours) My car will NOT go over 130 mph, It sounds like the only places that can help us is Technosquare in Cal. allthough they might not have broken the code on us "X" drivers,, however, Uprev.com I think in Austin tx. It sounds like they can do it.... however i have NOT contacted them yet..... Whats really frustrating is some of the AWD cars will go 140 145 or more!!!! and ours won't I have been to busy to mess with this until more in the late fall or winter,, I you contact Uprev. let me know what they say..... and of course how much!!! good luck!! regards....

 

check out blitz throttle controller i THINK it helps out with the limiter but not sure at all, i know however that it allows for you to open the butterfly 100% @ WOT instead of 90% we have stock!

 

Or, wait for Technosquare to get a flash put together for the X.
I've hit 145 and it had more to give. I've been there and don't see the need to do it again, but I'd love for the flash to give me more HP at the wheel.

 

+1 gone 140mhp not in my X ( EVO8) and see no reason to ever do it again that fast is pain out nuts. Unless your on a closed course.. Myself can't wait for the TS flash but like most of us we are looking ofr tuners to dyno tune it also..

 

no need for it, IMO.

 

In Texas there is a need for it. Especially when you have events like Texas 1 mile, etc. 160 mph speed limiter got in my way, and I an working with UPREV with the HR to get it removed and obviously the other stuff to go with it.

 

I need mine removed as well. 145 is not that fast.

 

mine is set to 180. LOL not that it will go that fast.

 

UPREV, they can remove it.

you are right, you better make sure your tires are up for it. What's the speed rating on them?

 

Hey, here's an option for you. Why not rent a sportscar-like car from Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, get the insurance, and speed off into the sun set. Would save yourself the trouble of ripping your car apart to remove the limiter.

 

Your right, I would actually be kindof happy if mine at least went 145... but come on > 130< what a joke

 

Not really an option at all, I didn't know they even did that, ( rent fast cars) So it wouldn't be mine, and i sure wouldn't trust any vehicle from any rent a place, for that kind of running.....

 

Rent from here...

I checked this place out when I was out there. They have some amazing cars.

 

Wow,,, i must admit, that is pretty cool,