I think I was SPEED LIMITED last night

///ADMAN · 07-20-2014, 04:47 PM

I was driving home last night (on a closed road with another professional driver in front of me) in a Cayman GTS.
After another professional driver moved out of the way, the Cayman took off. I hit overboost and was able to close the gap very quickly.
However, he was slowly start pulling away from me till 7th gear kicked in. At 145mph, we were side by side. But then, he was gone.

I wasn't really watching the gauges and I don't recall seeing anything on the Infotainment screen either.
But, it felt like I hit the speed limiter at 150mph or something. The Porsche isn't limited till 175mph.

So, my question to all of you is...

Have any of you hit your SPEED LIMIT yet? If so, what did your BMW do?
Did it display anything on the dash or on the Infotainment screen?
And, is there anything logged on the ECM - like with Launch Control?

PORSCHE GTS vs BMW 335is
340hp/280tq vs 330hp/370tq
HUGE DIFFERENCE IN WEIGHT

kdbryce · 07-20-2014, 04:57 PM

i have hit the limiter at 155. no lights come on, nothing really happens. it just stops going faster

ammar23 · 07-20-2014, 05:00 PM

Since I have the non-sport version my 328i is limited at 135. Nothing happens, whenever I hit 135 it just lays off you can feel it has more but it just stops going.

mmorrismm · 07-20-2014, 05:00 PM

Awesome. I would think if you are tuned then the tune removes the speed limiter. If not tuned then that is a very good possibility.

Here is some information from Burger Motrosports.

BMW models with Sport Package are Electronically governed at 155 MPH
without Sport Package are electronically governed at 135 MPH

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///ADMAN

So, my question to all of you is...

Have any of you hit your SPEED LIMIT yet? If so, what did your BMW do?
Did it display anything on the dash or on the Infotainment screen?
And, is there anything logged on the ECM - like with Launch Control?

PORSCHE GTS vs BMW 335is
340hp/280tq vs 330hp/370tq
HUGE DIFFERENCE IN WEIGHT

///ADMAN · 07-20-2014, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmorrismm

Awesome. I would think if you are tuned then the tune removes the speed limiter. If not tuned then that is a very good possibility.

As you know, I pulled my JB4 a while back because it was

Now that I am speed limited again, I'm pretty sure I hit it at 155mph.

Nothing happened. The car was pulling fine - and then it wasn't.
Felt like I had lifted. So, I had to watch the Porsche pull away.

kdbryce · 07-20-2014, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmorrismm

Awesome. I would think if you are tuned then the tune removes the speed limiter. If not tuned then that is a very good possibility.

Here is some information from Burger Motrosports.

BMW models with Sport Package are Electronically governed at 155 MPH
without Sport Package are electronically governed at 135 MPH

Only some sport package cars are limited to 155. It depends on the tires fitted from the factory. Most x-drive cars are only limited to 135 because of this. Both of my 328s were AWD and, despite having the sport package, limited to 135.

roadkillrob · 07-20-2014, 05:18 PM

I ran on the limit for a while on the autobahn with mine, it is a very soft limiter, you just get to 155 and it just stops going faster, almost like it is drag limited, just sneaks up on 155 and goes no faster - no warning or anything, just stops accelerating (no longer a problem, speed limiter has been flashed out now!)

GB-335xiCoupe · 07-20-2014, 06:05 PM

My Vishnu tune supposedly removes the electronic limiter, but I've not gone that fast in this car yet...

TwinTurboRacer · 07-20-2014, 06:13 PM

All my cars have this intermittent speed limiter kick in. Generally around 90-100 mph, then it forces me back to 70-75ish. It only happens when my wife is in the car...

Car is speed limited, but certain tuners will resolve that. Here's a link to the ones that do:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374508

InControl · 07-20-2014, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwinTurboRacer

All my cars have this intermittent speed limiter kick in. Generally around 90-100 mph, then it forces me back to 70-75ish. It only happens when my wife is in the car...

Car is speed limited, but certain tuners will resolve that. Here's a link to the ones that do:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374508

Try this tune instead.

Don't let her have coffee, reserved for the driver! She's out and you're having fun. Works most of the time

MuNkY6913 · 07-20-2014, 10:16 PM

Same thing happened in my 135i once it hit 155 it did exactly what you describe. Now that I have the BMS backend flash I had it to 160 to test out the delimiter claim. And it kept pulling. Then I had high cross winds and things got a little sketchy so I let off.

235Dude · 07-21-2014, 01:19 PM

I believe the M-sport package cars like mine do not have a speed limiter, if you have a 335IS, I would expect the same?

9 amini · 07-21-2014, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335Dude

I believe the M-sport package cars like mine do not have a speed limiter, if you have a 335IS, I would expect the same?

m-sport / sport = same thing.

155 mph unless you have it de-limited

235Dude · 07-21-2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Amini9

m-sport / sport = same thing.

155 mph unless you have it de-limited

Sorry you are right... what a bummer I kept thinking it was de-limited not just bumped up from 130 to 155 :/

Zach1328 · 07-21-2014, 01:26 PM

+1 to the smooth limiting. I've got 155 in my 535i a few times and each time I could feel the engine slowly cut the power right around the 155 mark. No lights, no sudden stopping, etc.
My speedo is actually off by ~5% so it was maxed out at 160mph when the speed limiter kicked in. I probably wouldn't have even noticed I hit the speed limiter if it weren't for my GPS stopping at 155.

Dozhdbog · 07-21-2014, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach1328

+1 to the smooth limiting. I've got 155 in my 535i a few times and each time I could feel the engine slowly cut the power right around the 155 mark. No lights, no sudden stopping, etc.
My speedo is actually off by ~5% so it was maxed out at 160mph when the speed limiter kicked in.

That's odd. Normally BMW's are off ~5% the other direction and posit a faster speedo reading than what is correct.

PR3CI5N · 07-21-2014, 01:29 PM

All NA BMW's have a speed limiter. Sports package and m sport package is limited to 155, non sport is limited to 135. If you flash your ECU then you'll no longer have a speed limiter besides how big your balls are.

Zach1328 · 07-21-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dozhdbog

That's odd. Normally BMW's are off ~5% the other direction and posit a faster speedo reading than what is correct.

Thats how mine is. Hence the fact it said I was doing 160+ when I was really hitting the speed limiter at 155mph.

Jsoboti · 07-21-2014, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuNkY6913

Same thing happened in my 135i once it hit 155 it did exactly what you describe. Now that I have the BMS backend flash I had it to 160 to test out the delimiter claim. And it kept pulling. Then I had high cross winds and things got a little sketchy so I let off.

Is this the only reason you did the back end flash?

Dozhdbog · 07-21-2014, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zach1328

Thats how mine is. Hence the fact it said I was doing 160+ when I was really hitting the speed limiter at 155mph.

Hm... when I hit the limit, back when I had one, it was 135mph, and it would hit that on the speedo. My real speed was closer to 125.

Incidentally, the fastest I've gotten my 3 up to is 169mph.

jessandjamie · 07-21-2014, 02:05 PM

I have a question to all that have hit the limit or have flashed it out and gone faster. Do you even know the speed rating of your tires?

kseyfi86 · 07-21-2014, 02:17 PM

I've hit the speed limiter a few times. With around e40. Felt like I hit a wall since my speed was still climbing so fast. No lights or warnings though.

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///ADMAN Lieutenant 40 Rep 493 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335is Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Sin City iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 335is [10.00]	I think I was SPEED LIMITED last night I was driving home last night (on a closed road with another professional driver in front of me) in a Cayman GTS. After another professional driver moved out of the way, the Cayman took off. I hit overboost and was able to close the gap very quickly. However, he was slowly start pulling away from me till 7th gear kicked in. At 145mph, we were side by side. But then, he was gone. I wasn't really watching the gauges and I don't recall seeing anything on the Infotainment screen either. But, it felt like I hit the speed limiter at 150mph or something. The Porsche isn't limited till 175mph. So, my question to all of you is... Have any of you hit your SPEED LIMIT yet? If so, what did your BMW do? Did it display anything on the dash or on the Infotainment screen? And, is there anything logged on the ECM - like with Launch Control? PORSCHE GTS vs BMW 335is 340hp/280tq vs 330hp/370tq HUGE DIFFERENCE IN WEIGHT
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ammar23 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 328i (LCI) Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Arizona, USA iTrader: (0)	Since I have the non-sport version my 328i is limited at 135. Nothing happens, whenever I hit 135 it just lays off you can feel it has more but it just stops going.
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roadkillrob Major General 866 Rep 5,452 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	I ran on the limit for a while on the autobahn with mine, it is a very soft limiter, you just get to 155 and it just stops going faster, almost like it is drag limited, just sneaks up on 155 and goes no faster - no warning or anything, just stops accelerating (no longer a problem, speed limiter has been flashed out now!) __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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GB-335xiCoupe Libertarian 132 Rep 1,577 Posts Drives: 29k mi per year. Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Green Bay area iTrader: (0)	My Vishnu tune supposedly removes the electronic limiter, but I've not gone that fast in this car yet... __________________ 2011 335xi Coupe BSM (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW, Alpina B3 Flash) Bought 08/09/2013@53,340mi Current 3/13/2019@206,283mi Fail(s): tstat hous/water pump 89k, Chargepipe 106k, coolant tank 114k, FRM3 114k Maint: Walnut blast 101k, Trans/T-case Fluid 103k, OFHG 195k
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TwinTurboRacer Private First Class 7 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2010 E93 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	All my cars have this intermittent speed limiter kick in. Generally around 90-100 mph, then it forces me back to 70-75ish. It only happens when my wife is in the car... Car is speed limited, but certain tuners will resolve that. Here's a link to the ones that do: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=374508
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MuNkY6913 The Crowing 111 Rep 2,005 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [8.00]	Same thing happened in my 135i once it hit 155 it did exactly what you describe. Now that I have the BMS backend flash I had it to 160 to test out the delimiter claim. And it kept pulling. Then I had high cross winds and things got a little sketchy so I let off. __________________ 2009 135i : BMS JB4 G5 ISO,CXRacing FMIC Kit,Injen Cold Air Intake,Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe,Walboro Inline Fuel Pump, E85 BMS Backend Flash w/ 60% E85,BMS Meth injection (trunkmount),BMS dual meth nozzles,Spec stage 2+ clutch w/ steel SWFW,BMS Catless Downpipes,Berk Tech Race Axleback
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235Dude Captain 106 Rep 925 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Potomac, MD iTrader: (19)	I believe the M-sport package cars like mine do not have a speed limiter, if you have a 335IS, I would expect the same? __________________ 2016 M235i \| BSM \| 6SPD \| BMS JB4 \| Dinan Intake \| Wagner Evo 2 Comp IC \| VRSF DP \| ER CP \| Dinan Exhaust \| M Performance LSD \| M Performance Springs Gone: 2016 F30 340i, 2015 Corvette Z06, 2011 E92 335i, 2007 E92 335i, 2008 Corvette Z51, 1999 E46 323i, 2001 Boxster, 1999 Carrera 2, 1997 Corvette, 2001 Camaro SS
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Zach1328 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2008 535i / 2007 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	+1 to the smooth limiting. I've got 155 in my 535i a few times and each time I could feel the engine slowly cut the power right around the 155 mark. No lights, no sudden stopping, etc. My speedo is actually off by ~5% so it was maxed out at 160mph when the speed limiter kicked in. I probably wouldn't have even noticed I hit the speed limiter if it weren't for my GPS stopping at 155. __________________ 07 335i Mods: JB4 + MHD BEF, RB Twos Plus, Phoenix PI Manifold, Dual Walbro 450 LPFP's, DCI, VRSF DP's, VRSF 7.5" FMIC, VRSF CP + TiAL BOV, VRSF inlets & aluminum outlets, TC Kline SA, M3 F/R control arms, M3 subframe bushings
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PR3CI5N need4speed 510 Rep 1,903 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Coast iTrader: (24)	All NA BMW's have a speed limiter. Sports package and m sport package is limited to 155, non sport is limited to 135. If you flash your ECU then you'll no longer have a speed limiter besides how big your balls are. __________________ N54
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jessandjamie Private 0 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2013 335is Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I have a question to all that have hit the limit or have flashed it out and gone faster. Do you even know the speed rating of your tires?
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