130 from a GST??

newguy2007 · #1 09-10-2007, 10:50 PM

Ive heard that the eclipse GST will cut out at 130. Is this just on the stock gst?

If i add performance parts can it go over 130?

BTW, i dont plan on going over 130 ever but im just curious.

For example, do you think this car will do over 130?

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steviek · #2 09-10-2007, 10:57 PM

speed limiter but yes they can go 130

newguy2007 · #3 09-10-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by steviek

speed limiter but yes they can go 130

Can it go OVER 130 with boost, cai, and other performance parts?

SilvrEclipse · #4 09-10-2007, 11:17 PM

The car has an electronic speed limiter on it around 137mph I think. If you dissable that then yes you can go faster.

newguy2007 · #5 09-10-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SilvrEclipse

The car has an electronic speed limiter on it around 137mph I think. If you dissable that then yes you can go faster.

How do i disable it?

Gsst98 · #6 09-10-2007, 11:35 PM

its just over 130 i think its 132... is there really a point to go that much faster

SilvrEclipse · #7 09-11-2007, 12:21 AM

You have to open up the ECU and take out a resister if I remember that right. Search and you should be able to find it. Try VFAQ.com

MazdaX · #8 09-11-2007, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SilvrEclipse

You have to open up the ECU and take out a resister if I remember that right. Search and you should be able to find it. Try VFAQ.com

i've hit 135 in my rs going downhill =D well...down parley's canyon actually lol.
but most built in speed limiters can be disabled with a external wire being clipped , throw on a toggle switch because for osme odd reason it usually trips the CEL light , did on my mx-3 and on my mazda 6 i. :/ but if you toggle it you can turn it on and off at will for things like emissions and inspection.

SilvrEclipse · #9 09-11-2007, 12:36 AM

The rs and gs dont have speed limiters. They dont have enough power to get up that fast. Neither do the gsx I dont think. And its all in the ECU unless you put a switch on the speed sensor which would kill your speedo to and throw off your odometer.

l_eclipse_l · #10 09-11-2007, 12:44 AM

newguy2007 · #11 09-11-2007, 12:49 AM

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STOP...MAKING....DICKHEAD...COMMENTS!!

MazdaX · #12 09-11-2007, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SilvrEclipse

The rs and gs dont have speed limiters. They dont have enough power to get up that fast. Neither do the gsx I dont think. And its all in the ECU unless you put a switch on the speed sensor which would kill your speedo to and throw off your odometer.

You can get a 1980 S-10 up to 130 going down parley's..it's insanely steep. one of the steepest canyons in the country I believe.

Blackcrow64 · #13 09-11-2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SilvrEclipse

The rs and gs dont have speed limiters. They dont have enough power to get up that fast. Neither do the gsx I dont think. And its all in the ECU unless you put a switch on the speed sensor which would kill your speedo to and throw off your odometer.

Why would they do it to just the GST? That doesn't make sense... But I'm not disagreeing with you, cause I actually think that is correct for some reason... My TSi AWD has seen 140 with no cutoff so who knows whats up with that... I was scared to go any faster than that, also the fact that its just plain stupid. (Back when I first got the car for anybody wondering)

Oh, and |_eclipse_|... Just chill dude... Seriously... I don't feel that this thread is out of line for a serious answer. He was asking a legit question about the speed limiter and if performance parts will push it past that limit...

The answer is yes, performance parts will give it the umph it needs to get past 130 granted the speed limiter has been removed/disabled... But you must realize that its there for your safety. Also note that your tires are probably not rated to go over 130 unless you replace them with a higher grade of tire...

SilvrEclipse · #14 09-11-2007, 08:53 AM

I dont get it either but my car has seen 140 also and that thing never cuts back. The only reason you should remove it is if you getting that high of a trap speed at the track, which we all know your not going to unless your putting down an ass of power.

defiancy · #15 09-11-2007, 11:05 AM

The reason that the GST has a limiter on it is because it normally didn't come with Z rated tires thus the tires were unreliable at high speeds. The GSX came with Z rated tires, and well the GS and RS, that just speaks for itself.

I'm pretty sure what I just said is on VFAQ as well.

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