[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
[B]I think you could deactivate the VTEC solenoid and pressure switch (you'd get a CEL, though) BUT the revs could still go all the way up to redline, only without VTEC.

 

I wonder how many times he'd stall...

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Chazmo
[B]

This raises a whole new question of what Honda's engineers really had in mind during the break-in period, XV.

 

I could just imagine how the thread would light up if Honda put a rev-limiter on a S2000 and told the consumer it is for break-in and after break-in return to the dealer to have it reset. With as many people on here that don't believe in the break-in oil, changing to synthetic and how many miles before V-Teching I think it would open a new can of worms. Sometimes even the best analogy is not practical.

 

I don't know SanMarino... If that's the way the car came, and it was documented in the manual and explained to the customers, why would folks have a problem with that? We're not even talking about any weight or new hardware added to the car; just some additional programming in the ECU that affects only the first 600 miles or so. Clever engineering would obviate the need to visit a dealer too.

I doubt it'll happen, but I'm not sure I see the objection. The idea seems reasonable to me.

 

Would it be possible to fool the ECU to think that the engine is cold (below 3 bars). Like flip a hidden switch, the ECU would think the engine is cold when it is not. You hit 6000 RPM and the fuel shuts off. Just a thought.

 

I agree Chazmo....But would there not be liability issues with this? Limiting the performance can put you into situations where the extra power is needed. Now we would have to limit the (freeway driving oops nobody told me I couldn't drive it on the freeway.) With as many people on here that over read into statements and redefine definitions it seems it would be one massive headache in the making. JMO

 

Good point, SM!

It's all conjecture anyway, but I like to explore these kinds of ideas!

 

I think it is also good to keep thinking of ways to improve or protect your vehicle. I also have stated many times that there are dealers or local shops that value your business and those are the ones to find and to entrust your car to them.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Chazmo
[B]Anyway, that's my guess.