Bikerz Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Andi was just saying how its got one, so what does it kick in at? i didnt realise, oversily not driving it fast enough style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewp Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Don't know off hand, but you could always just try revving it til it kicks in.Wouldn't do that to mine though!! Lol. I'd guess it's probably just a bit after the redline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 With most VWs it's where the redline starts (i.e. you can't take it into the red).Not sure what that is at on the sport, probably around 6,500rpm at a guess.Don't try and find it by revving the nuts off it in neutral - it'll overshoot and you'll probably end up with a lump of mangled metal instead of an engine, and will certainly cause the ECU to make a note that your warranty is invalid.Perfectly safe to find it in second gear though - be aware that if you're not expecting it it feels like you've hit a brick wall style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 yea on the sport the red line starts at about 6500 and i think the limiter is 7000, but theres no point taking it there as theres no more power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 3, 2005 Report Share Posted August 3, 2005 Yes but if you had a remap and undid what VW did.A bit more fuel and a nice gulp of air and there would be style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />Ive not had time to search for long today, but I havn't been able to find out if raiseing the limiter is possable.Did you get in touch with JBS like I suggested in the other thread Shelden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted August 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2005 JBS what they do etc? what thread? havent found it yet, and im skint still saving for ICE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss_Sport_16v Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) Iv got a Polo ace chip in my GT and its made a big diff. He know offers a new chip where he can set ur limmiter acourding to your engine mods.Will be upgradin to one of them wen i get some mods style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />Paddy(cant be botherd logging in as myself) Edited August 5, 2005 by Miss_Sport_16v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_lupogti_ Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 i hit the limiter in 6th going 140 mph style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 (edited) Can you hit the limiter in top gear?I remember Ross asking a year or so ago if anyone could hit the limiter in final gear.I didnt think anyone could? Edited August 5, 2005 by Tigz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted August 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 iv never even tryed in sport, is it possible in the sport? i thourght top speed on gti was 127mph? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 140 indicated is about 127 actual, or at least it would have been on mine.Maybe nobody's hit the limiter in 6th on a GTI is because nobody's nutty enough to do an indicated 140mph in the UK style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1 Lupo Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Maybe nobody's hit the limiter in 6th on a GTI is because nobody's nutty enough to do an indicated 140mph in the UK style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /><{POST_SNAPBACK}>M50. *CoughDuring the very early hours, its a good playground. I got the speedo to go past the 135 mark, which was about 129 on the road angel. Didn't get to 140. ran out of steam... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArosaMike Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Had my sport at an indicated 125, but there was still more revs left and it was pulling. IMO, the limiter will stop you before wind resistance does.Anyone else found there's a really annoying lag on the rev counter, particularly in 1st. I hit the limiter totally by mistake once as I changed up at an indicated 5500, but the needle just kept on rising after I'd taken my foot off the accelerator till it went dang, dang, dang and finally dropped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted August 8, 2005 Report Share Posted August 8, 2005 was doing a steady 130 throughout germany last weekgot to 137 last year but was just too busy this year. all goes a bit light and scary at that speed, dont fancy crashing in the lupo at 110+! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_lupogti_ Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 i deffo hit the limiter in 6th could feel it jerking the car slightley and i was way up the red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 i deffo hit the limiter in 6th could feel it jerking the car slightley and i was way up the red<{POST_SNAPBACK}>must have been downa fookin big hill mate style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blink:" border="0" alt="blink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 The Gti has a smooth cut limiter, no stuttering or juddering, just a smooth cut out much like in a diesel.Had mine at 140mph indicated but not on limiter, felt like the car had "brick walled" due to drag though maybe on a downhill could touch limiter as was very close.*When at 140mph indicated the engine note changed to a deep bark. Was wierd as in 1st-5th if you floor it, the engine keeps accelerating until the limiter but in 6th the note just suddenly changed and the revs stopped climbing. Took quite a while to get to this speed as well. (The runway was running out...lol). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_lupogti_ Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 (edited) yeh down a fairley big hill but can still get to 130 ish on a streight after a few week style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> Edited August 11, 2005 by _lupogti_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavs_arosa16v Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 (edited) My needle goes up to about ****rpm dont know what is going on there. I am a bit of a Redline addict, one day it will go pop. Redline in 4th gear in a sport is about a ton.Edited the rpm more like 6750rpm, hard to see with the steering wheel in the way. Thats my excuse. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Edited August 16, 2005 by Gavs_arosa16v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1 Lupo Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 7250 revs on a stock 1.4 sport lump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupo_gaz Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 i did 145 (guessing after the 140 marker) in the gti past medow and it was still slowly climbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Mine revs to 10'000rpm.Even in 5th gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevewp Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Our little 1.0 does 170 on a cold day. And yet somehow manages to return 54 to the gallon doing it!! Amazing huh?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavs_arosa16v Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Yeh got that a bit wrong there. After seeing you all take the piss, had a look and it was 6750 whoops style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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