Derestrict a Sprinter
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As it is just a van and not required by law, I would assume that it is just an aftermarket thing that has been fitted. Have a look around the fuse board for signs of an extra fuse floating about somewhere, they stick them behind the panel on most of our vehicles to stop them being easily accesed by the driver.
v8will said:
A 311 will only do shy of 90 flat out and legally can't do anymore than 60mph. Probably a ECU jobbie.
Pfft, it's a Sprinter, probably not even getting into it's stride at 90 
I've often wondered when I see vans that have been limited, if the person that authorised the limiter has his company car limited as well.
v8will said:
A 311 will only do shy of 90 flat out and legally can't do anymore than 60mph. Probably a ECU jobbie.
Yeah, 90 is about tops for a 311 and would be a much better option for more pleasant motorway driving, especially when trying to overtake the idiots who sit in the middle lane at 70.3.5t vans aren't limited to 60mph though, maybe you're getting confused with dual carriageways? Limits for 3.5t vans are; Motorway 70mph/Dual carriageway 60mph/Single carriageway 50mph.
I'll have a hunt around near the fusebox and see if I can see anything. I've read a post on a US forum that says if you turn the key to the start position (apparently the starter won't turn once the engine is running) it disables some limiters. Yet to try that though.
Mercedes restrict the speed at DHL's request. They were doing this before the current lgv speed restrictions came in. I know you can have the re stricter removed. I believe Superchips can probably do it for you. I do know from experience ( I spent a couple of weeks testing maps for DHL on these vehicles)that a normal software remap will up the power of a DHL Sprinter, but the speed stays capped.
bobda said:
Ah - so not much point in hunting around behind the fuse box then. Not going to be able to do a map on it, oh well - we'll just have to get used to impatient idiots flashing while trying to overtake MLMs.
Its a Mercedes Sprinter mate....You are legally bound to drive up the MLM's arse at a distance normally measured using a micrometer 
Im amazed they havent made limiters law on the bigger class 7 vans yet, they did 7.5 tonners just when you ether had to be fairly old or take a test so it didint make much sense when the 3.5 ton vans hurtle on with spotty oiks at the wheel driving on a car licence sometimes obviouly overloaded and often at stupid speeds !!! personaly if I was paying the insurance, repairs and fuel they would be limited, 100 kph would seem sensible.. over about 70 mph they realy drink fuel...
bobda said:
Yeah, 90 is about tops for a 311 and would be a much better option for more pleasant motorway driving, especially when trying to overtake the idiots who sit in the middle lane at 70.
3.5t vans aren't limited to 60mph though, maybe you're getting confused with dual carriageways? Limits for 3.5t vans are; Motorway 70mph/Dual carriageway 60mph/Single carriageway 50mph.
I'll have a hunt around near the fusebox and see if I can see anything. I've read a post on a US forum that says if you turn the key to the start position (apparently the starter won't turn once the engine is running) it disables some limiters. Yet to try that though.
Yes, sorry was thinking of dual carriageways and the larger 400 series Mercs.3.5t vans aren't limited to 60mph though, maybe you're getting confused with dual carriageways? Limits for 3.5t vans are; Motorway 70mph/Dual carriageway 60mph/Single carriageway 50mph.
I'll have a hunt around near the fusebox and see if I can see anything. I've read a post on a US forum that says if you turn the key to the start position (apparently the starter won't turn once the engine is running) it disables some limiters. Yet to try that though.
Whoever said a 311 Sprinter will do 110 is quite frankly talking out of their arse.
)v8will said:
A 311 will only do shy of 90 flat out and legally can't do anymore than 60mph. Probably a ECU jobbie.
300 series are cat B vehicles are due to their weight are 50-60-70 single -dual- Mway NSLsso unless it;s miraculously become an Emergency vehicle there is little or no reason to remove a restrictor which is already set in excess of the NSL for the class of vehicle.
as for some of the claimed speeds out of vans that might be the indicated speed but I suspect it;s not the actual speed - most vans are beginning to get really rather scary at a true 90 mph.
Edited by mph1977 on Thursday 19th July 22:17
shakindog said:
Flat out down hill from jct 37 goin north 110 regularly. Grew up and thought on was driving like a berk. But being a spotty oik at the time is no excuse.
Most you'll find me doing nowadays is 75/80 on motorway it's more than enough.
The wisdom of age and fuel consumption
Most you'll find me doing nowadays is 75/80 on motorway it's more than enough.
The wisdom of age and fuel consumption
M1 J37 down to durkar from wooley edge ? that's cheating ...
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