Speed limiter

60041 · Mar 4th, 2019, 15:57

The Guardian is reporting that Volvo intend to implement a speed limit on all their cars from next year.
It will be interesting to see if it affects sales, or whether other manufacturers follow suit.
I can’t see the BMW / Audi customers being happy if it becomes commonplace; no doubt there will be plenty of people offering to de-restrict them.

https://www.theguardian.com/business...e_iOSApp_Other

green van man · Mar 4th, 2019, 16:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60041

The Guardian is reporting that Volvo intend to implement a speed limit on all their cars from next year.
It will be interesting to see if it affects sales, or whether other manufacturers follow suit.
I can’t see the BMW / Audi customers being happy if it becomes commonplace; no doubt there will be plenty of people offering to de-restrict them.

https://www.theguardian.com/business...e_iOSApp_Other

They are already limited to 1 30mph.

Paul.

SwissXC90 · Mar 4th, 2019, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60041

The Guardian is reporting that Volvo intend to implement a speed limit on all their cars from next year.
It will be interesting to see if it affects sales, or whether other manufacturers follow suit.
I can’t see the BMW / Audi customers being happy if it becomes commonplace; no doubt there will be plenty of people offering to de-restrict them.

https://www.theguardian.com/business...e_iOSApp_Other

I drove a 2019 XC60 and it had a Speed Limiter built in
Was interesting to see how it worked, and it did do a hard limit at the programmed speed.

Which sometimes was a pain...

The Thong · Mar 4th, 2019, 17:13

You’ll find that they’re all waiting for someone to try it and then the rest will impliment it in time. Becides, as the smart motorways expand and more and more speed cameras are introduced breaking the speed barrier will become riskier.

MDS40 · Mar 4th, 2019, 17:50

According to Vida my car is already limited to 240 kph / 150 mph
Don't know if i can alter it though

ThomasG · Mar 4th, 2019, 22:39

Scotty.. Warp5, please, when you`re ready...

reggit · Mar 4th, 2019, 23:59

Mine (2003 v70) already has a limiter, if I try and go over 80, the noise from the passenger seat rises exponentially!

Bushmonkey · Mar 5th, 2019, 00:04

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Originally Posted by reggit

Mine (2003 v70) already has a limiter, if I try and go over 80, the noise from the passenger seat rises exponentially!

LOL what does the passenger say??

The Thong · Mar 5th, 2019, 05:49

It’s interesting that Volvo are limiting the car to a speed that people as a who hardly use but they’re moaning about it anyway... Is it because it’s being imposed on people or don’t oeople care about the safety of their fellow motorists?

TT

The Thong · Mar 5th, 2019, 05:51

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Originally Posted by Bushmonkey

LOL what does the passenger say??

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... and you thought it was uneven tyre wear

Mar 4th, 2019, 15:57	#1
60041 Premier Member Last Online: Mar 28th, 2024 10:19 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	Speed limiter The Guardian is reporting that Volvo intend to implement a speed limit on all their cars from next year. It will be interesting to see if it affects sales, or whether other manufacturers follow suit. I can’t see the BMW / Audi customers being happy if it becomes commonplace; no doubt there will be plenty of people offering to de-restrict them. https://www.theguardian.com/business...e_iOSApp_Other __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

Mar 4th, 2019, 17:13	#4
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:42 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	You’ll find that they’re all waiting for someone to try it and then the rest will impliment it in time. Becides, as the smart motorways expand and more and more speed cameras are introduced breaking the speed barrier will become riskier. __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Mar 4th, 2019, 17:50	#5
MDS40 Senior Member Last Online: Apr 1st, 2024 17:55 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Berkshire	According to Vida my car is already limited to 240 kph / 150 mph Don't know if i can alter it though __________________ 2006 S40 2.4 SE Auto. Ruby Red. 83K Miles Some previous cars include: Jaguar x type: Mazda 6 : Mazda 626: Ford Sierra 2.0: Toyota Celica ST 1600 : Hillman Avenger: Triumph Spitfire: Oh and a Volvo 340 GL 1984 company car from new.

Mar 4th, 2019, 22:39	#6
ThomasG Aka MadBabs Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 15:29 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: London	Scotty.. Warp5, please, when you`re ready... __________________ `03 V70 Mk2 Auto 2.4 B5244 NA, 170Bhp, 295K miles (Now parts donor) '05 XC70 MK2 Geartronic, 2.5 B5254T2, 210bhp, 129k miles

Mar 4th, 2019, 23:59	#7
reggit Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:01 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	Mine (2003 v70) already has a limiter, if I try and go over 80, the noise from the passenger seat rises exponentially! __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

Mar 5th, 2019, 05:49	#9
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:42 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	It’s interesting that Volvo are limiting the car to a speed that people as a who hardly use but they’re moaning about it anyway... Is it because it’s being imposed on people or don’t oeople care about the safety of their fellow motorists? TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

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