Speed Limiter
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Speed Limiter
We all know that there's a speed limiter in either IS250 or IS350. However, there's a product called VAC from HKS Japan can break this limit. In Japan, speedmeter ends at 180km/h. With VAC installed, up to 180km/h is possible. Now they only have VAC for IS350, and VAC for IS250 is still in development. Maybe in the near future, we will see the US verion VAC for IS250 and IS350
http://www.hks-power.co.jp/products/electronics/speed/vac.html
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http://www.hks-power.co.jp/products/electronics/speed/vac.html
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yeah I agree.... on public roads, it's just too dangerous. and If it cost $750 to have something that i'll use maybe once or twice in my life, not worth it. plus, not worth it putting my life in danger (and other people's lives). I personally believe that no matter how good of a driver we think we are, we're not that good. If you're a professional race driver, then that's another story. But then, if you're a professional, you probably wouldn't do something stupid like driving 140+ on public roads. just my 2 cents
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Originally Posted by jcreech
ive reached 145...lets just say the car could have kept going.
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Originally Posted by Bichon
Judging by those radar speed awareness trailers that the police love to park all around town, the speedometer on the IS350 reads a few MPH high, even at 35-40. I wouldn't be surprised if it read 5-10 MPH high at those 140+ speeds.
Not to sound like a baby, but I would be almost scared to drive much above 115-120. I dont feel like I could control the car that well at those speeds and if I did crash, for certain Id be dead.
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Originally Posted by monkeyfarm
144mph... I'll let you do the conversion to kph.
with my sc400, I almost lost control when I was driving 116mph on Pulaski skyway rt9 in NJ before.
so please be careful when you driving that fast.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I still want to ask: Why?
There is no reason to spend money on these types of things, unless you take the car on the track. The VAC costs about $750. Spend your money on other mods, or donate the cash to charity (because that will at least do something beneficial).
There is no reason to spend money on these types of things, unless you take the car on the track. The VAC costs about $750. Spend your money on other mods, or donate the cash to charity (because that will at least do something beneficial).
Originally Posted by Bichon
Judging by those radar speed awareness trailers that the police love to park all around town, the speedometer on the IS350 reads a few MPH high, even at 35-40. I wouldn't be surprised if it read 5-10 MPH high at those 140+ speeds.
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen
the VDIM disable would be far more useful to the people that can control their cars
I'd like to see a software upgrade to VDIM to make it less intrusive, e.g., a sport setting that would allow a bit more fun before the system intervened.
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Originally Posted by Bichon
Have to disagree here. VDIM can do things that not even the most experienced driver in the world can do, like braking a single wheel. For normal driving, it would best be left on.
I'd like to see a software upgrade to VDIM to make it less intrusive, e.g., a sport setting that would allow a bit more fun before the system intervened.
I'd like to see a software upgrade to VDIM to make it less intrusive, e.g., a sport setting that would allow a bit more fun before the system intervened.
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Originally Posted by Taka
so US IS350/250 can go upto 144mph(231km/h)? I drove last night on Japanese Highway, easily could reach close to 180km/h(111mph). I was talking with my friend and didnt notice I was driving that fast until I looked at the speed meter.
with my sc400, I almost lost control when I was driving 116mph on Pulaski skyway rt9 in NJ before.
so please be careful when you driving that fast.
with my sc400, I almost lost control when I was driving 116mph on Pulaski skyway rt9 in NJ before.
so please be careful when you driving that fast.
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Originally Posted by mikewpu04
Not to sound like a baby, but I would be almost scared to drive much above 115-120. I dont feel like I could control the car that well at those speeds and if I did crash, for certain Id be dead.