Top speed 138 :-(

InlineSix · 07-03-2009, 11:37 AM

Recently I had the opportunity to test the cars limits, however, it seems to reached it a little too soon. I thought a 135i with-out the Sports Package could reach 150mph? and Sports package is 155?

As soon as I reached 138 or 139, I felt the car loosing power. Felt like it reached fuel cut a little early? The car didn't die but if I backed off and punched it again, same result.

Could this be another sign of a bad fuel pump?

Only running JB3, intake is stock.

ORIGIN M. · 07-03-2009, 12:15 PM

Can't you remove the limiter w/the JB?

shadowiix · 07-03-2009, 12:39 PM

odd, i had a chance like you and i hit 150mph just fine in my 128i.

AlBel1214 · 07-03-2009, 12:41 PM

Sport package or not the 135i has a top speed of 155...

ryebred · 07-03-2009, 03:10 PM

I felt the engine bogging at 148-149 (GPS), but there was too much traffic for me to try top-end again to see if it was just my imagination. The air temps were cool, but I was only running on 'super' (which it think is only 91 octane).

Citizen Z · 07-03-2009, 04:57 PM

The speed limiter on the 1ers is very gentle compared to other cars; instead of it crashing into a wall and dropping 10ish mph at the limiter, it just kinda settles in on the 147-149mph actual, 155mph indicated limit.

ORIGIN M. · 07-03-2009, 05:02 PM

A slight wind will hold you back every single time.

ChrisK · 07-06-2009, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InlineSix

Recently I had the opportunity to test the cars limits, however, it seems to reached it a little too soon. I thought a 135i with-out the Sports Package could reach 150mph? and Sports package is 155?

As soon as I reached 138 or 139, I felt the car loosing power. Felt like it reached fuel cut a little early? The car didn't die but if I backed off and punched it again, same result.

Could this be another sign of a bad fuel pump?

Only running JB3, intake is stock.

I don't have the Sport pkg and I have exceeded 138.

jthorst75 · 07-06-2009, 11:02 AM

I pushed it yesterday on z autobahn and had to let off because of a quick upcoming turn. (sorry for the blurriness; not very stable at these speeds)

SlickShift · 07-06-2009, 11:21 PM

InlineSix · 07-13-2009, 06:30 PM

I will have to try it again, It was a very warm day and there was a lot of head wind. Now that I have an intake I will have to try it again, will be some time as I don't like to attempt this unless the roads are clear for miles and it's completely dry.

Will report back soon.

john08135i · 07-13-2009, 06:56 PM

Exactly.. i have non-sports 135.. 138mph.. tried dozens of times..

Thats its limiter..

InlineSix · 07-13-2009, 08:00 PM

Thanks for the confirmation

Dodo · 07-13-2009, 09:01 PM

Got to about 148 (238 Km/h per GPS) on the Autobahn during euro delivery. My brother made a vid on his digital camera, but too lazy to sign up for hosting service.

If anyone is curious PM me and I will send it to you.

Carbonic · 07-14-2009, 01:37 AM

Got 254 kph on GPS (about 159 mph), about 267 inicated (157 mph), ran out of nerve, the car was still pulling. This was before JB2 was installed.

moff · 07-29-2009, 05:10 AM

I've had 161mph on the speedo and it was still pulling - no limiter hit???

I thought it would have kicked in at an indicated 155mph?

moveswiftly · 08-02-2009, 11:00 PM

there's a 3% error in the speedometer guys.

so 161 is really 156.7,

The most it "shuold" show you is 160

Tom K. · 08-03-2009, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chesterfan1230

there's a 3% error in the speedometer guys.

Speedo error seems to be variable between 0 and 5% from car to car. Both the Navi and BC generally will provide the correct speed for error checking.

Tom

jeremyc74 · 08-03-2009, 12:48 PM

You guys that are hitting the speed limiter early....what tires do you have? Typically the factory speed limiter is set based on the tire rating. I can see them lowering it if you've bought the optional all season tires.

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InlineSix TwinTurbo Top Hat 22 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami Florida iTrader: (0)	Top speed 138 :-( Recently I had the opportunity to test the cars limits, however, it seems to reached it a little too soon. I thought a 135i with-out the Sports Package could reach 150mph? and Sports package is 155? As soon as I reached 138 or 139, I felt the car loosing power. Felt like it reached fuel cut a little early? The car didn't die but if I backed off and punched it again, same result. Could this be another sign of a bad fuel pump? Only running JB3, intake is stock. __________________ AW 2008 135i - Auto, Prem, with Sat Radio BMW CCA # 417107
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ORIGIN M. Banned 3160 Rep 9,134 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Hemisphere iTrader: (0)	Can't you remove the limiter w/the JB?
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07-03-2009, 12:39 PM	#3
shadowiix Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: irvine iTrader: (0)	odd, i had a chance like you and i hit 150mph just fine in my 128i.
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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Sport package or not the 135i has a top speed of 155... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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ryebred Enlisted Member 8 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 135 aw coupe zmp Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I felt the engine bogging at 148-149 (GPS), but there was too much traffic for me to try top-end again to see if it was just my imagination. The air temps were cool, but I was only running on 'super' (which it think is only 91 octane).
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Citizen Z Alpine Master 111 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: '08 135i AW Sport Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	The speed limiter on the 1ers is very gentle compared to other cars; instead of it crashing into a wall and dropping 10ish mph at the limiter, it just kinda settles in on the 147-149mph actual, 155mph indicated limit. __________________ Alpine White with Taupe Leather 135i, Sports Package, Heated Seats, Comfort Access, iPod Adapter Fastness: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=252727
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ORIGIN M. Banned 3160 Rep 9,134 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Hemisphere iTrader: (0)	A slight wind will hold you back every single time.
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jthorst75 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 06 Z4 ///M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ABQ, NM iTrader: (2)	I pushed it yesterday on z autobahn and had to let off because of a quick upcoming turn. (sorry for the blurriness; not very stable at these speeds) __________________
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InlineSix TwinTurbo Top Hat 22 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami Florida iTrader: (0)	I will have to try it again, It was a very warm day and there was a lot of head wind. Now that I have an intake I will have to try it again, will be some time as I don't like to attempt this unless the roads are clear for miles and it's completely dry. Will report back soon. __________________ AW 2008 135i - Auto, Prem, with Sat Radio BMW CCA # 417107
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john08135i Major 77 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2013 M Sport, 2010 bmw S1000RR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Exactly.. i have non-sports 135.. 138mph.. tried dozens of times.. Thats its limiter.. __________________ M Sport Line Estoril Blue
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InlineSix TwinTurbo Top Hat 22 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the confirmation __________________ AW 2008 135i - Auto, Prem, with Sat Radio BMW CCA # 417107
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Dodo Extinct 11 Rep 81 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	Got to about 148 (238 Km/h per GPS) on the Autobahn during euro delivery. My brother made a vid on his digital camera, but too lazy to sign up for hosting service. If anyone is curious PM me and I will send it to you.
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Carbonic Private 3 Rep 60 Posts Drives: 135iM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pretoria iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i Coupe [0.00]	Got 254 kph on GPS (about 159 mph), about 267 inicated (157 mph), ran out of nerve, the car was still pulling. This was before JB2 was installed. __________________ 2008 Alpine White 135iM, High gloss black / satin chrome trim, Xenon lights, Hi-Fi sound, ext. lighting package, BMW Performance wheels, side skirts, pedals, gear knob, exhaust, high gloss black grills, carbon mirrors, carbon decklid spoiler, 35% security laminate, Tii graphics
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07-29-2009, 05:10 AM	#16
moff Colonel 1363 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	I've had 161mph on the speedo and it was still pulling - no limiter hit??? I thought it would have kicked in at an indicated 155mph? __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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moveswiftly Colonel 381 Rep 2,926 Posts Drives: Cayman GT4, 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2012 335iS [0.00]	there's a 3% error in the speedometer guys. so 161 is really 156.7, The most it "shuold" show you is 160 __________________ Current: M2CS Gone but not forgotten: Cayman GT4, M2C, 2011 135i, E83 X3 6MT, 2016 SO M3, 2012 335iS, 2010 135i and 2006 e90 325xi
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jeremyc74 Banned 76 Rep 5,970 Posts Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN iTrader: (0)	You guys that are hitting the speed limiter early....what tires do you have? Typically the factory speed limiter is set based on the tire rating. I can see them lowering it if you've bought the optional all season tires.
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