Speedy VX or not so speedy ???

[Greasemonkey]

Hi as you know i am getting my VX in the next few weeks does anyone know if the JDM VX was limited in the top speed area ?
What is the top speed -they say ? and what have you actually got out of one? the video where they put one against the jet car seems to imply they are pretty quick - but are they or is it all Hype?
cheers
Steve

[etlsport]

not much info on the JDM here but here a thread about top speed in the vx

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=10732&highlight=fastest

[Joe Isuzu]

I'm betting the top speed would be limited to around 110 or 115. Just a seat of the pants guess but the aerodynamics aren't great, even if it's good for an SUV, and 230 hp pulling over 4400 pounds ain't that great of a power to weight ratio.

[Greasemonkey]

Yea i read that the speed was limited to 115 MPH so i guess thats all the aerodynamics will allow - mind you i bet it gets to 60 quick :bgwo:
cheers
Steve

[Ldub]

Yea i read that the speed was limited to 115 MPH so i guess thats all the aerodynamics will allow - mind you i bet it gets to 60 quick :bgwo:
cheers
Steve

That's all the ecu will allow, IIRC, it cuts ignition at 115.
When it gets to that speed, it feels like it could still go some more...:naughty:

[don moore]

So..how many of us have go to go 115mph in out little VXs????:confused:
the fastest Ive been on the highway was 165mph.:smilewink.but not in my VX .

[So-CalVX]

the fastest ive been (in the VX) is 90MPH. I'm sure it's put together well enough to hit the limiter but I jus don't want to risk the AWD system.
but talking about speed, I've done 125 in my old 4runner, atleast 100 in an astrovan, and 150 in my moms old Bimmer. My buddy cruised next to my 4runner in my fox body mustang, and other cars have been past 100 but I'm not gonna post them (family members wouldn't be happy) LOL

[tomdietrying]

My govenor kicks in at 106 mph.
Peace.
Tom
012009

[Joe Isuzu]

appears we have our answer now
but I agree with other posters, it's not like too many people will be trying to prove it correct or not

[Greasemonkey]

Hi guys thanks for the interesting results i think it just goes to show how much you all care for the VX to not be racing it
however in the uk we have a Frontera and Trooper V6 with the same engine and ecu - not limited with a top speed so the idea it there , but i do heed the words of warning and i agree the TOD maynot be up to the job but then again being a JDM i have a 2wd position on the Range change :p:p
i may well do a remake of the video using a ferrari or similar :eek:
Cheers
Steve

[WormGod]

I don't have ECU management that kicks in and kills my accel. Traffic does a good job of that around here, so, top speed of about.... 30. :cool:

[Gussie2000]

Days ago i raced agains a audi Quattro V-6 here in long island,NY i make it up to 115 & had no problem.

The audi didn't stand a chance,i had to flash my lights to have the audi out of my way :)

[johnnyapollo]

I've hit the limiter several times - speedo usually reads 116-118 but I haven't checked it against actual (GPS positioner). From what I've read and remember from past discussions, it's not the drivetrain that's forcing the limiter, it's actually the tire requirement - Isuzu wanted to market the VX using cheaper ST tires instead of going to V-rated or other with stiffer sidewalls, so they limited via ECU to keep the rating. At some point one would hit the physical/mechanical limits for the tranny and TOD anyway so it's probably a moot point.

-- John

[Greasemonkey]

I have taken the VX upto the limiter and its just off the clocks which is 115 mph so i recon its a max vehicle limit - it just cannot go faster
cheers
Steve

[tom4bren]

Worm - head south about 30 miles. You'll top out at about 20:)