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Maximum speed '96 2.8 12V (problem?)

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Old 05-13-1999, 07:23 AM
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Dima
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Default Maximum speed '96 2.8 12V (problem?)

Hello,<br>I tried to see what would be the maximum speed and couldn't go faster than 110miles/hour. Not that I often need to drive at higher speed but it doesn't seem normal to me.<br>Any suggestions?<p>Thanks in advance,<br>Dima.
Old 05-13-1999, 07:26 AM
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Not sure why, but you should be able to hit 130, I don't remember if it was my 93 90 csq or the a4, but I could go 130 is needed or was it 125, its beeen since last spring for my latest attmempt. After my wreck, I can no longer see any reason to drive that carelessly. Never know just who might pull out in front of you......
Old 05-13-1999, 08:20 AM
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Default You should hit 128mph

Unless you are running 20 inch wheels or something, with the stock 16" wheel and 205/55 tires, you should easily hit 128 mph (never touched that 130 mark yet). Here, the engine will die - because fuel injectors will cut off and reengage when the speed sensor senses 125mph. There is a way to bypass the speed limiter. However, if you still have the stock H-rated tires, then do not do it, as you could blow them up under that heat and pressure and could be fatal. The A4 should hit 140, 141mph easy of a clear day. And like I said, there is a way to do it on the 12V, but you'll have to pay me to reveal =) ok just kidding. There are ways to fool the ECU and have the check engine light come on - thus disabling the speed limiter. What are those ways - hmmm, ok, that I'll have to keep a secret because I don't want you to start ripping sensors and vacuum lines apart. Speed limit is 70 or below. Be happy.
Old 05-13-1999, 08:22 AM
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Thanks for info Art.<br>I know who can pull in front of me, that's why I only do it when noone is in 50miles radius from me.<br>Dima.
Old 05-13-1999, 08:50 AM
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Default I have gone 124 in my 97 2.8QM...

It is probably not a rev limiter issue...is your car out of tune? were you going up hill? Do you use premium gas? was there a headwind? I wouldn't exactly discuss this with the dealer...<p>Steve S.<br>97 2.8QM
Old 05-13-1999, 10:09 AM
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Default And you know that

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Old 05-14-1999, 10:13 AM
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Default Did 128 in mine also

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Old 05-14-1999, 10:17 AM
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Default A while ago, I'd have really wanted to know how to bust 128, but with an S4 on the way (chipped of course), I'm gonna have to try 160+ somewhere (where? I don't know--160 is FAST)

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