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Ryan L · 03-06-2012, 08:40 PM

Why would regearing a 6-speed effect top speed? Top speed is electronically limited to 150 mph, regardless of rear end gearing. Even if you tune out the limiter, the 1-series top speed is horsepower limited, not gear limited.

03-06-2012, 08:40 PM	#5
Ryan L Private 12 Rep 52 Posts Drives: Glacier Silver 340i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Why would regearing a 6-speed effect top speed? Top speed is electronically limited to 150 mph, regardless of rear end gearing. Even if you tune out the limiter, the 1-series top speed is horsepower limited, not gear limited.
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