150mph Speed Limiter - How does one remove this?

KENNY94945 · 09-24-2006, 12:31 PM

CLK63 AMG Convert

Can this be done as a DIY? Would a dealer even do this for me?

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2PRECISE · 09-24-2006, 12:44 PM

the dealer will not...you need someone who can program ecu's and they can modifiy it, I believe you cannot remove it only change it to a higher value

S2000 · 09-26-2006, 08:30 AM

can be bump to 300km/hr

just a question...why?

x-tian-230k · 09-26-2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KENNY94945

CLK63 AMG Convert

Can this be done as a DIY? Would a dealer even do this for me?

Kleeman, Renntech... one of those guys will be able to recode your ECU. Its big $$$ tho!

ClayJ · 09-26-2006, 02:12 PM

In the USA go to Brabus for this....

RawAMGpower · 09-26-2006, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClayJ

In the USA go to Brabus for this....

Why Brabus and not kleemann or renntech?

ClayJ · 09-26-2006, 10:57 PM

Because they developed it a trillion years ago in Germany on AMG cars, and they have it down.

Obvious part is some type of electronic/solenoid part, mounts in engine compartment -- and works very well. Not sure if that goes with ECU re-tuning or anything else in addition to that part....

Point is that Brabus USA has it down, have done it a gazillion times - in the USA on USA cars - and on a gazillion different AMG models over the years.

I have never known someone who was dissapointed with the mod.

It's a different deal when AMG does it in Germany, as they usually do more than a few other things as part of that Vmax de-limit, as well....

Trust the Brabus touch on this mod in the USA on a US-Spec car..

And no, I have no idea what the cost is but you can go to Brabus' website and get to a pricelist which may have the "Vmax De-restriction" listed in it - (it has been a long time since I have had Brabus work done - and I just don't remember).

Best of Luck -- and don't kill yourself or anyone else with the mod....

Carl Lassiter · 09-26-2006, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2000

just a question...why?

Because it's fun to test out your car's potential in a safe environement once in a while.

Clay J- I think your advice about Brabus sounds sensible. Noticed the first spelling error in one of your posts though..."dissapointed" (disappointed)

ClayJ · 09-27-2006, 01:40 AM

LOL -

Thanks for keeping me honest....

Don't have time to post these days - and the fingers aren't as trusty as they used to be for a quick slam-it-out-in-30-seconds - let alone spell check, or check for typos....

Was most likely a typo, right?

Carl Lassiter · 09-27-2006, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClayJ

LOL -

Thanks for keeping me honest....

Don't have time to post these days - and the fingers aren't as trusty as they used to be for a quick slam-it-out-in-30-seconds - let alone spell check, or check for typos....

Was most likely a typo, right?

Haha, I was just seizing on the opportunity as your grammar usually very good. I make mistakes every sentence and have to correct them as my typing skills are well below-par. I'll take your word about it being a typo!

ClayJ · 09-27-2006, 04:36 AM

You're Too Cool, Carl.

RK-CLK55 · 09-28-2006, 01:29 AM

The Powerchip ECU upgrade also removes the 155 mph limit. I think it was $1490 U.S. with a 3 day turn around. Noticeable power improvement and throttle response. But whether it was a 18 hp increase, not sure, didn't do a before or after dyno test.

S2000 · 09-29-2006, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl Lassiter

Because it's fun to test out your car's potential in a safe environement once in a while.

Seriously, where is a safe environemnet to do this? I would love to take my cars up that fast. We don't have any ovals around here that are open and the road course only allow around 120 before you break for turns.

Learso · 09-30-2006, 10:55 PM

I took my 01 CLK55K to just under 150 and I got to tell you that I probably would should have not. You need a strictly exotic sport car to enjoy this speed safely. Many cars can go that far up but if **** hits the fan few will save your butt from dissaster. Power is nothing without control...Pirelli.

L.

Learso · 09-30-2006, 10:56 PM

I took my 01 CLK55K to just under 150 and I got to tell you that I was riding at the edge of my seat. You need a strictly exotic sport car capable to handling and braking well at that speed to enjoy this speed safely. Many cars can go that far up but if **** hits the fan few will save your butt from dissaster. Power is nothing without control...Pirelli.

L.

Learso · 09-30-2006, 10:57 PM

I took my 01 CLK55K to just under 150 and I got to tell you that I was riding at the edge of my seat. You need a strictly exotic sport car capable to handling and braking well at that speed to enjoy this speed safely. Many cars can go that far up but if sh*t hits the fan few will save your butt from dissaster. Power is nothing without control...Pirelli.

L.

Carl Lassiter · 09-30-2006, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S2000

Seriously, where is a safe environemnet to do this? I would love to take my cars up that fast. We don't have any ovals around here that are open and the road course only allow around 120 before you break for turns.

In Cal. you have the 5 on route to-or-from San Francisco. There are huge straights where there can often be no other cars. My P-car (170) and my S4 (155) "may" have done just this.

On both occasions it has been in broad daylight with no other cars around. I understand that the police would chuck me in jail while a blow out would be game-over for me. However, the only life slightly at risk would be my own so I personally feel it is okay.

09-26-2006, 08:30 AM	#3
S2000 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 137 Drives: 06 CLK 500 / 07 Honda Ridgeline	can be bump to 300km/hr just a question...why? __________________ MB Gun Owners Club: Member #27

09-28-2006, 01:29 AM	#12
RK-CLK55 Almost a Member! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada Posts: 56 Drives: 2004 CLK55	The Powerchip ECU upgrade also removes the 155 mph limit. I think it was $1490 U.S. with a 3 day turn around. Noticeable power improvement and throttle response. But whether it was a 18 hp increase, not sure, didn't do a before or after dyno test. __________________ 2004 CLK55, Obsidian Black - Charcoal/Merlot, 19" SSR GT3 Satin finish wheels, Distronic, Keyless Go, COMAND, Brabus Lowered Suspension, Bi-Xenon lights, PIAA Extreme White Fog lamps & Park lights, Powerchip ECU upgrade, Illuminated Door Sills, TV Tuner, EvoSport Pulleys, Blue Tooth-Telephone, Voice Recognition, Eurotech CF Front Lip

09-30-2006, 10:55 PM	#14
Learso Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 253 Drives: 2009 GL450, 2009 G55 Mocha Black with Cognac Interior, 08 911 Turbo Cab, 08 CLK63 Black Series	I took my 01 CLK55K to just under 150 and I got to tell you that I probably would should have not. You need a strictly exotic sport car to enjoy this speed safely. Many cars can go that far up but if **** hits the fan few will save your butt from dissaster. Power is nothing without control...Pirelli. L. __________________ 2009 GL450, 2009 G55 AMG :), 08 911 Turbo Cab blk/blk, 08 CLK63 Black Series (sold) - 08 ML63 (sold), 08 911 C2 (sold), 08 Cayenne GTS (Sold)

09-30-2006, 10:56 PM	#15
Learso Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 253 Drives: 2009 GL450, 2009 G55 Mocha Black with Cognac Interior, 08 911 Turbo Cab, 08 CLK63 Black Series	I took my 01 CLK55K to just under 150 and I got to tell you that I was riding at the edge of my seat. You need a strictly exotic sport car capable to handling and braking well at that speed to enjoy this speed safely. Many cars can go that far up but if **** hits the fan few will save your butt from dissaster. Power is nothing without control...Pirelli. L. __________________ 2009 GL450, 2009 G55 AMG :), 08 911 Turbo Cab blk/blk, 08 CLK63 Black Series (sold) - 08 ML63 (sold), 08 911 C2 (sold), 08 Cayenne GTS (Sold)

09-30-2006, 10:57 PM	#16
Learso Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 253 Drives: 2009 GL450, 2009 G55 Mocha Black with Cognac Interior, 08 911 Turbo Cab, 08 CLK63 Black Series	I took my 01 CLK55K to just under 150 and I got to tell you that I was riding at the edge of my seat. You need a strictly exotic sport car capable to handling and braking well at that speed to enjoy this speed safely. Many cars can go that far up but if sh*t hits the fan few will save your butt from dissaster. Power is nothing without control...Pirelli. L. __________________ 2009 GL450, 2009 G55 AMG :), 08 911 Turbo Cab blk/blk, 08 CLK63 Black Series (sold) - 08 ML63 (sold), 08 911 C2 (sold), 08 Cayenne GTS (Sold)

09-24-2006, 12:44 PM	#2
2PRECISE Almost a Member! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 56 Drives: clk55 amg	the dealer will not...you need someone who can program ecu's and they can modifiy it, I believe you cannot remove it only change it to a higher value

09-26-2006, 02:12 PM	#5
ClayJ ON PROBATION Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,025	In the USA go to Brabus for this....

09-26-2006, 10:57 PM	#7
ClayJ ON PROBATION Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,025	Because they developed it a trillion years ago in Germany on AMG cars, and they have it down. Obvious part is some type of electronic/solenoid part, mounts in engine compartment -- and works very well. Not sure if that goes with ECU re-tuning or anything else in addition to that part.... Point is that Brabus USA has it down, have done it a gazillion times - in the USA on USA cars - and on a gazillion different AMG models over the years. I have never known someone who was dissapointed with the mod. It's a different deal when AMG does it in Germany, as they usually do more than a few other things as part of that Vmax de-limit, as well.... Trust the Brabus touch on this mod in the USA on a US-Spec car.. And no, I have no idea what the cost is but you can go to Brabus' website and get to a pricelist which may have the "Vmax De-restriction" listed in it - (it has been a long time since I have had Brabus work done - and I just don't remember). Best of Luck -- and don't kill yourself or anyone else with the mod....

09-27-2006, 01:40 AM	#9
ClayJ ON PROBATION Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,025	LOL - Thanks for keeping me honest.... Don't have time to post these days - and the fingers aren't as trusty as they used to be for a quick slam-it-out-in-30-seconds - let alone spell check, or check for typos.... Was most likely a typo, right?

09-27-2006, 04:36 AM	#11
ClayJ ON PROBATION Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,025	You're Too Cool, Carl.

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