Hi,
I was asked if it was possible 'restrict' a car for a learner driver to a maximum speed. Happens to be Golf GTi in this instance.
I reckon it probably is with an appropriate computer and assume it is/should be relatively easy to do?
Rich :-)
Hi,
I was asked if it was possible 'restrict' a car for a learner driver to a maximum speed. Happens to be Golf GTi in this instance.
I reckon it probably is with an appropriate computer and assume it is/should be relatively easy to do?
Rich :-)
Programme he needs is called Micra1.0
That's bloody ridiculous. LIO
I reckon it can be done - on the E46 M3 you can actually modify the rev limit for each gear. I think Mark (SchoonerM3) tried it on his car and it was limited to 80MPH by revs.
Mark did indeed, I remember following him in his other car, a Kia Sportage and it was one of the few times I could keep up with him......
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Last edited by Steve320; 29-09-20 at 21:36.
Get a 1.4 Golf, Forget the GTI.
I insured mine on my own policy at 19 with First Ireland on a provisional 2 years back for €1k.
To answer the question though, I'd be 99% sure it can be done... All buses have a limiter. (Older ones are mechanical, Modern are electric)
A lot of trucks also have them.
Is that by a software manufacturer called NISSAN?Originally Posted by Chrispyfish
I know. I was asked.Originally Posted by DJC
Maybe I'll recommend he gets an M3 as we know it can be set. :idea:Originally Posted by 318 iS Cosmos
Setting the VMax by itself doesn't make sense but limiting by revs is probably a better idea.
That was mentioned but as you say, another can of worms.Originally Posted by Steve320
Agree totally. Unfortunately my friend is dealing with an 18 yo that either won't or can't see sense. He being a bit if a bully if I'm honest and the parents seems to cave in too easily. He is driving on his dads insurance so I suggested he either withdraw that privilege and let him fend for himself or change it to an old Punto they have (and don't use) and that might change his mind.Originally Posted by RossYB
Thanks guys for the comments and suggestions.
A learner with a GTI is a bad idea regardless of what speed it's limited to, you can still be wreck less under 80kph or whatever it's better get something with less ability over all
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This seems like a real first world problem - GTI or old puntoOriginally Posted by IrishEyes
As a parent my first reaction would be to tell the kid to bugger off and be thankful for what he has in life.