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mannyd Prowler Enthusiast From:port charlotte,Fl., charlotte |
posted 10-09-2005 07:20 PM
    
Did the POA ever ask in a poll how or what owners felt about having a speed limiter built in to our cars? It's probably something the engineers [AND LAWYERS] required. What are your thoughts; does it bother you or you wouldn't go that fast anyway? |
Dave Mills                  POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 10-09-2005 07:24 PM
I didn't buy the kat for speed, I liked the looks. It goes fast enough for me. |
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onecatnodog Prowler Junkie From:arvada,co,usa |
posted 10-09-2005 07:42 PM
I have a 99 Prowler and had it past 125 mph on the dyno no speed limiter, unless it's set higher  |
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 10-09-2005 08:02 PM
Fast enough for me. But I do have a speed limiter that is sitting right next to me and Pat does a good job lol |
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onecatnodog Prowler Junkie From:arvada,co,usa |
posted 10-09-2005 08:15 PM
Pumpkin: What is it set at or is it adjustable? Who makes it and how much is it? What years did the Prowler have them if they did? Sorry for so many questions, just interested that's all. |
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mannyd Prowler Enthusiast From:port charlotte,Fl., charlotte |
posted 10-09-2005 08:23 PM
Pumpkin , thats the best answer I've ever heardLOL |
ALLEY CAT   POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 10-09-2005 09:21 PM
Somewhere around 128 to 130,,,,you'll hit the limiter. Canucks claim their's will go up to the 150 range I wish it wasn't there,,,,but I understand DC's concern of warranting the engine and drive train,,,and not wanting to replace any more than they have to. Just the way it is today. |
BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 10-09-2005 10:24 PM
There have also been reports of the front end getting light at the higher speeds. The story I heard is that the tires are only speed rated to 130 therefore the limiter. I don't know if that is true or not. This message has been edited by BeWare on 10-10-2005 at 01:31 PM |
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onecatnodog Prowler Junkie From:arvada,co,usa |
posted 10-09-2005 10:26 PM
Thanks Alley Cat, I knew that they had one but didn't know what speed they were set at, or if they were adjustable. Having the Speedo in the center of the dash lets my wife and it looks like Pumpkin's keep us in line with the posted speed. Warranting the drive line, heck I thought they would say that hi speed was causing the chrome to peel of of the rims and that's why there not covering them... |
Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 10-09-2005 10:33 PM
The computer starts shutting down the fuel system at 130 MPH. I have experienced several times and last year on the Chelsea Proving Grounds 4.7 mile high banked track it was like throwing out an anchor - the Vipers just kept on gaining speed. 130 MPH is plenty fast enough in my opinion and I hope I am wise enough (hopefully)and mature enough (doubtful) to not push my car that fast on the street but save it for a track environment. ------------------  |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 10-09-2005 10:46 PM
Marty - you would have enjoyed the 2003 Prowler event in Nevada,,, out to Area 51 base. 50 miles of flat, smooth, wide, wide open highway with no other cars traveling on it  It was like a dream from heaven having that road to open up the cats full bore,,,non-stop. I did notice the gas gauge goes down much faster at those long and high sustained speeds  2nd best driving event that I've ever been on again, lol. |
tangled up in BLUE POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:New Castle, Ind |
posted 10-09-2005 10:52 PM
I can honestly say I have never had one of mine past about 85-90 mph(some never past 50mph)......don't know why, just never tried it..... ....I had a friends to around 120 and it seemed to be all it had.... |
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Marty Usher POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:San Antonio, Texas, United States |
posted 10-09-2005 10:58 PM
Larry - as you and others have posted - the "adult, spirited driving" cruise at Prowlin' the Rockies will be hard to beat as the best Prowler driving experience! I wonder how many people will "claim" were there? MarcS, Bob & Colleen Hacker, you, us, my friend Wayne in the rented Mustang, Bob Goetz, Dean - who else was on that cruise? I was stuck to Marc's rear bumpers for so long I forgot to look and see who all was behind me. This message has been edited by Marty Usher on 10-09-2005 at 10:59 PM |
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meandmykitty unregistered Admin Use |
posted 10-10-2005 12:32 AM
IF MY KAT WAS ANY FASTER I'D PROBABLY WOULD HAVE WRAPPED IT AROUND A TREE BY NOW. |
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BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 10-10-2005 08:00 AM
We have run ours up to 110 in short bursts. When we crossed the desert from Utah to Colorado was a good opportunity to run faster for long periods but there was nothing in sight for miles and miles and miles, so I was concerned about running out of gas and did not chance it. |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 10-10-2005 08:40 AM
Marty - Let's see,,,,,,,Dr. Phil was also behind me, plus one or two more cars. I'm also drawing a blank on who? It was nine or ten cars on that full day run,,,,,had to be the best ever. I remember starting with nine cars,,,and Dean caught up with us mid-way. I'll never forget the look on that cops face as we flew by him at over 100 mph, lol. MEMORIES |
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halicat unregistered Admin Use |
posted 10-10-2005 08:46 AM
I've been going 120+ 4 or 5 times....195kph... Someday I will see what she can really do.... I really can't afford to loose my license for 6 months ... |
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pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 10-10-2005 09:39 AM
quote: Right at 75 and sometimes slower
quote: Her parents and she has been very expensive
quote: From the very beginning
quote: Not a problem, you should always ask questions . . . . |
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Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 10-10-2005 10:19 AM
Hey Norm, I have similar one with my kat except mine is also my insurance agent! |
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pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 10-10-2005 10:50 AM
Dave, on the same note mine is not my insurance agent but my insurance beneficiary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Dave Mills POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Johnstown, PA, USA |
posted 10-10-2005 10:51 AM
Brenda just wrote a new Life Insurance policy on me.....I wonder if I should be worried? She paid the first year's premium though. |
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pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 10-10-2005 10:54 AM
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butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. |
posted 10-10-2005 11:16 AM
I had mine up to 125 and it started to lay down. I can't say I'm in favor of speed regulation in anything that I plunk down good bucks for. Kind of like the motorcycle helmet laws to protect us from ourselves...or others from man slaughter charges. The Cross Fire claims 150 top end. Guess they didn't do enough engineering to let us go over 130 if we wanted to..or are not sure of what they did sell us???  Bottom line is that it's my choice if I want to wrap myself around a tree--not theirs. Yeah I know, take others with me...yadda yadda yadda. I would have to see a Canadian Prowler go 150 with my own eyes to believe it..though it's been reported that they do. Seems like someone with ties to DC can verify if this is fact or fiction? Bet you they'll be a run on Canadian ECM sales if it's true.  |
marvin gohl Prowler Junkie From:edgewood,wa, usa |
posted 10-10-2005 12:33 PM
It's been my experience from working in dealerships, that fuel cut-off, or speed limiting is directly related to the speed rating of the o.e. tires. |
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BeWare POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Acworth , Georgia , USA |
posted 10-10-2005 01:41 PM
Here is a link back when Mike installed a CHIP that eliminated the Governor. 2nd page towards the bottom are the results of his first test drive at speed. Then go to page three for futher explanation http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000136-2.html Quote from page 2: Ok, upper speed limit is unknown. I took the car up to 137MPH and it was still pulling, but it felt very unstable and I didn't feel comfortable to push it any further. So the answer is yes the speed governer is gone. I'm not sure that this is a good thing since the car doesn't handle very well at higher speeds. Quote from page 3: I had the stock run flats on the car. The nose felt like it was getting lighter with a less positive response on the steering wheel. Could it be the fenders that start creating lift? |
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