Re: Speed limiter

[Osman Parvez <oparvez1@nycap.rr.com>]

Sean_Ford@idx.com wrote:
> 
> To:   quattro
> Audifans (I'm trying to get used to it),
> 
> Does anyone know how the speed limiter works, or if it only applies to
> certain performance models (such as the S-cars) only? Someone mentioned
> having their speed limiter disabled earlier and Bob Myers and I have had
> similar discussions.
> 
> The reason I ask is, I once saw an indicated 140 mph in my '92 100CS 5-spd
> non-q while running 205/60VR/15's (instead of the stock 195/65HR/15's). Bob
> Myers has pointed out that the rolling diameter of the 205/60's is larger
> than the 195/65's, so I should be traveling faster than the indicated speed
> (speedometer error notwithstanding). How is this possible if there is a
> speed limiter? I have the silly "130 mph max due to tire limitations"
> sticker on my dash, but it does not specify a speed limiter. Anyone have
> any clues?
> 
> Sean Ford
> '92 Audi 100CS 5-spd 41k mi
> http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/5528

When I was on the PP Audifest this year I drove my mother's 96 A6q. It
is rumored that out in Kansas somewhere a top speed run was approached
by the group. Speedo was indicating ~130mph, when it felt like someone
toggled the "off" switch on me. It didn't feel like I was running out of
gusto..respectable accelration right to the cut-off. Then, suddenly no
power. I'm fairly convinced that there is a speed limiter in there
somewhere. No idea how it works though.

Mom: "Don't drive fast, Osman..." 

ME: "Sure Mom, I won't drive fast..*all the time*".

Mom: "Ok.."

I didn't *really* lie, right? Just kind of bent the truth a little. :)
I'll refer you to our President. ;)
We have different definations of driving "fast" that's all. 
Fast = 150mph +
:)
Yep, I never drive fast.

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Osman Parvez
Albany NY
89 200q 175K (Happy Clutch)
85 Mr2 77K (In Storage)