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Nissan GT-R Disengages Speed Limiter When In a Racing Circuit.

December 23rd, 2007 | 6 Comments | Posted in Technology

The JDM (Japan Domestic Market) version of the Nissan GT-R has a speed limiter set to 180KM (111mph).  This limiter automatically disengages whenever the car is on a racing circuit. This feature is managed through a communication between the car’s GPS and the ECU. Now how cool is that?

 

There have been reports that the GT-R US version will also possess the limiter but to a higher speed of 250KM (156mph). The downside is there is no communication between the GPS and the ECU. This will become such a drag for those aiming to go really fast with their GT-R.

Cracking the ECU to cut the limiter seems the only way to make the US GT-R faster. But Nissan said that only a handful of people in this world can crack the ECU of the GT-R. As for the Japanese models, maybe hacking the GPS and making the ECU think that it’s in a racing track might work. I guess it’s up to the aftermarket car modifiers to figure out how to unleash the full potential of the GT-R.

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2007 LA Auto Show Photos

November 20th, 2007 | 1 Comment | Posted in Technology

Below are some photos of the cars featured at the LA Auto Show.

Evolution X

2008 Subaru WRX STi

Audi R8

2008 Toyota Corolla

Honda Civic Si Mugen Edition

2008 Nissan GT-R

I have no idea but this is my personal favorite. :)

Credit goes to Luis3RD for the photos.

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