How do you remove the 130 mph speed limiter?

[mqbond007]

I have a 2011 A4 and would like to set the car up to German spec, which would be a top speed of 152 mph. How do I remove the 130 mph speed limiter? Would an APR chip achieve this or is there some other method? Thank you for the help.

[MilesM]

APR chip would achieve this, as well as removing the 4.5k rpm limit in neutral.

[krew53]

As far as I know most chips do this.

[miggity02]

Chip. No speed limiter and redline is raised another 500 rpm or so.

[mqbond007]

Would the Stasis chip, available through some Audi dealers, also remove the 130 mph speed limiter?

[miggity02]

I think all chips do the same basic things...higher redline, no speed limiter, "better" mpg, and quicker throttle at least in the stage 1 format.

[sonofander]

APR tune FTW!

[hiwords1]

i'm APR chipped but i still can't rev pass 4k in neutral when i'm not rolling. APR says the speed limiter has been removed but i've yet to test that out lol

[MilesM]

i'm APR chipped but i still can't rev pass 4k in neutral when i'm not rolling. APR says the speed limiter has been removed but i've yet to test that out lol

Hit it today. Lol. And I've gone past the 4.5k in neutral multiple times. Hmm, maybe it's a stage II thing?

[BMWBig6]

So how fast is the 2.0T with the limiter removed? And is it limited by aerodynamics, power, or gearing?

[EuroEclipse]

So how fast is the 2.0T with the limiter removed? And is it limited by aerodynamics, power, or gearing?

I'll let you know when I get mine flashed since I can legally do it :) Or one of the other German drivers will chime in.

[b6onboost]

Why do you need to go faster than 130mph?

PS...Many speed limiters are set due to tires, so if you do remove the limiter make sure your tires are the correct speed rating before testing it out.

[B8_Jim]

So how fast is the 2.0T with the limiter removed? And is it limited by aerodynamics, power, or gearing?

Very doubtful it's gearing. The 6MT is geared for something like 195 mph, and both the 6/8 speed tips are geared taller.

At 195 you would need more than 300 HP just to overcome the aero drag if Audi's 0.27 Cd and 23.68 sq. ft. frontal area are correct.

[mqbond007]

mmaroney, What did you "hit today"? Does that mean you have an APR chipped car, but still were stopped at the 130 mph limit? So the chip does not eliminate the limiter?


Another note: A car that was meant and built to go 152 mph, should be able to go that fast and not have the balls cut out by the government or insurance lobby. For all the wonder of electronics, they have there downside and this is one of them. I used to have a Porsche 944 with a listed top speed of 130 mph, but those cars didn't have limiters, in reality its top speed was 147 mph. Always switch your tires to Z-rated.

[quality_sound]

Why would you EVER want to go that fast in an A4 on US roads? I hit 165MPH twice in my '10 M3 on unlimited sections of the autobahn and that was simply to see if my car had the limiter in place or not. You'll NEVER, under ANY circumstance, be able to hit the limiter in the US. Not on the highway (well, not legally), not on a track, not on a dyno. Doing it just to be more "euro" is kind of silly IMO.

My $.02

[jordancl]

yes be careful, this reminds me of that M5 thread :(

[homeslicr8u]

Got my car up to 130mph on rt. 66 in western va on Sunday. A AMG pulled up beside me. He pulled away quicker but for a 4 cylinder in 6th gear and stock i was happy with it. :)

[neptunesfinest]

Why would you EVER want to go that fast in an A4 on US roads? I hit 165MPH twice in my '10 M3 on unlimited sections of the autobahn and that was simply to see if my car had the limiter in place or not. You'll NEVER, under ANY circumstance, be able to hit the limiter in the US. Not on the highway (well, not legally), not on a track, not on a dyno. Doing it just to be more "euro" is kind of silly IMO.

My $.02

Obviously not legally in the US but it's not that hard to get up to those speeds in this car. I wanted to see what the car had so I got up to 123 at one point (nobody on the road, I promise) and the car still had a lot in it...just wasn't willing to push it any further.

yes be careful, this reminds me of that M5 thread :(

What happened?

[b6onboost]

M5 owner posted on a forum asking how to drive his car faster, saying he was pushing 140+ and having shifting issues, 12 hours later he wraps it around a tree and died.

What happened?

[Greg Nelson]

There's a reason speed limiters are installed on US cars - the reason is people like you who would want to exceed such limits on our highways, endangering the lives of people whose lives and family members are worth far more than your thrill-seeking ****.
If you want 'Euro-Spec' speed, suggest you go to Germany/Autobahn - they'll likely blow your doors off, then you'll hopefully grow up.
Don't like nanny-state regulations, in this situation appropriate
Cheers

[neptunesfinest]

M5 owner posted on a forum asking how to drive his car faster, saying he was pushing 140+ and having shifting issues, 12 hours later he wraps it around a tree and died.

Just read the thread...damn what a sad story...

[mqbond007]

I have driven in Germany in the early 1990's and I driven in Montana in the mid 1990's when the speed limit was "reasonable and prudent" and I have driven the long barren stretches in Nevada many times. Which is why it saddens me that most American's don't have the knowledge or the balls to drive at speeds that Germans would still consider laughably slow as most Autobahnen traffic flows in the unrestricted zones in the mid 150 mph range.

Why should a car be allowed to go even 130 mph if its so dangerous? As a matter of fact, since we will now all run to the safety of the government, why not mandate speed limiters at the current maximum speed limit in the United States, 85 mph. Then we can all be servants of the government.

I have a license to carry a gun, I enjoy driving in the mid- 140 mph range, and I am a free American that has never caused an accident after being licensed for over 20 years. I have however been hit from behind by a cement truck while drive 20 mph in traffic, had a van hit my driver's side door while stopped for a red light, and had a drunk hit my passenger side door while she was coming out of a bar. I am responsible. I find the safety Nazis are the people who block the left lanes and cause more than their fare share of accidents. Lastly, in 20 years of driving I've only had 2 points on my license, which is why I'm on my insurance company's top insurance tier and I enjoy a "safe driver discount" while paying the lowest rates for my demographic rating. I would put up my DMV and accident-free record against any safety Nazis and you would find I'm the safer driver.

[neptunesfinest]

I have driven in Germany in the early 1990's and I driven in Montana in the mid 1990's when the speed limit was "reasonable and prudent" and I have driven the long barren stretches in Nevada many times. Which is why it saddens me that most American's don't have the knowledge or the balls to drive at speeds that Germans would still consider laughably slow as most Autobahnen traffic flows in the unrestricted zones in the mid 150 mph range.

Why should a car be allowed to go even 130 mph if its so dangerous? As a matter of fact, since we will now all run to the safety of the government, why not mandate speed limiters at the current maximum speed limit in the United States, 85 mph. Then we can all be servants of the government.

I have a license to carry a gun, I enjoy driving in the mid- 140 mph range, and I am a free American that has never caused an accident after being licensed for over 20 years. I have however been hit from behind by a cement truck while drive 20 mph in traffic, had a van hit my driver's side door while stopped for a red light, and had a drunk hit my passenger side door while she was coming out of a bar. I am responsible. I find the safety Nazis are the people who block the left lanes and cause more than their fare share of accidents. Lastly, in 20 years of driving I've only had 2 points on my license, which is why I'm on my insurance company's top insurance tier and I enjoy a "safe driver discount" while paying the lowest rates for my demographic rating. I would put up my DMV and accident-free record against any safety Nazis and you would find I'm the safer driver.

Definitely true...130 vs 150 is not a huge difference. Both are way over any US speed limit.
Never understood people who block the left lane. It forces people to weave in and out and pass on the right, especially the really reckless drivers. Why would you want a reckless driver weaving traffic when you can just let him go up the left lane? So many people believe that driving the speed limit is the most important thing in driving and they neglect thinking and paying attention. People who block the left lane are either stupid or just not paying attention. I'd rather share the road with a speeder...

[NPuter]

Just read the thread...damn what a sad story...

wow... I just read the thread too. Really is a sad story - I feel bad for those kids and their families...

[MilesM]

mmaroney, What did you "hit today"? Does that mean you have an APR chipped car, but still were stopped at the 130 mph limit? So the chip does not eliminate the limiter?

Without incriminating myself on a forum (I've read and this is actually possible to do, so please be careful what you post guys.), I can tell you the limiter is removed.

[jordancl]

i went 175mph this morning

[quality_sound]

Obviously not legally in the US but it's not that hard to get up to those speeds in this car. I wanted to see what the car had so I got up to 123 at one point (nobody on the road, I promise) and the car still had a lot in it...just wasn't willing to push it any further.

And not having the limiter would change this how? If you wouldn't go past the limiter set at 130 why would you care about removing it.

Also, you weren't going 123. You were likely in the 115-118 tops. Speedo error. Use a portable navi to plot true speed.

[quality_sound]

M5 owner posted on a forum asking how to drive his car faster, saying he was pushing 140+ and having shifting issues, 12 hours later he wraps it around a tree and died.

I thought he drove it off a cliff on an abandoned runway with 3 friends in the car with him.

[quality_sound]

I have driven in Germany in the early 1990's and I driven in Montana in the mid 1990's when the speed limit was "reasonable and prudent" and I have driven the long barren stretches in Nevada many times. Which is why it saddens me that most American's don't have the knowledge or the balls to drive at speeds that Germans would still consider laughably slow as most Autobahnen traffic flows in the unrestricted zones in the mid 150 mph range.

Not anymore it's not. 130KPH (80MPH) is the recommended speed, even on unlimited sections, and you will be fined/ticketed if you get into an accident going any faster than 130KPH. Even in a solo accident.

And traffic does NOT flow at 150MPH on the unlimited sections. Not even close. Most traffic sticks around 80MPH with fast traffic in the 110-120MPH range.

[neptunesfinest]

And not having the limiter would change this how? If you wouldn't go past the limiter set at 130 why would you care about removing it.

Also, you weren't going 123. You were likely in the 125-128 tops. Speedo error. Use a portable navi to plot true speed.

I never said I cared about the speed limiter or wanted to remove it...the OP did. Also, there's sampling error any way you try to calculate speed (or almost anything, for that matter) but thanks for the statistics lesson either way.

[Cherub]

Any idea where a chip for a 09 3.2 B8 can be purchased from? Thanks for any help

[EuroEclipse]

Any idea where a chip for a 09 3.2 B8 can be purchased from? Thanks for any help

Have you tried talking to APR?

[quality_sound]

I never said I cared about the speed limiter or wanted to remove it...the OP did. Also, there's sampling error any way you try to calculate speed (or almost anything, for that matter) but thanks for the statistics lesson either way.

I meant "you" in the general sense, not you specifically. Apologies for being vague.

Yes, there is an error but GPS tracking is going to be more accurate than your speedometer, which was the point.

[Slee_Stack]

Perhaps knowing (or believing) the limiter has been removed is the important thing, even if one is never going to test it. We human beings are funny sometimes.

I did learn from this thread that my vehicle is likely no longer limited to 130. Considering that I haven't been over 100mph on public roads in 10 or more years, and I don't plan on visiting a track in the foreseeable future, I guess I'll never test it.

But its nice to know

[Cherub]

Looked on the website and didn't see any chip for the 3.2, I'll e-mail them. Thanks

[mqbond007]

Last call to see if anyone else can certify that the APR chip removes the 130mph speed limiter.

Thanks

Happy Driving.

[MilesM]

Last call to see if anyone else can certify that the APR chip removes the 130mph speed limiter.

Thanks

Happy Driving.

How many statements are you looking for? It's been said multiple times that it does. Lol

[mattlqx]

Perhaps the police officer can tell you he clocked you at 137 in a 65 when he pulled you over and put you in cuffs for criminal speeding and then you'll be happy?

[SeaBlue]

If you have the sport pkg with the Y rated tires that come with it your tires are rated at a higher speed then the car will go unless your going down a mine shaft.

[Blake P]

This thread is going nowhere fast (over 130mph).