Pilot Speed Limiter - Honda Pilot

Zarba · 04-27-2007, 10:32 AM

What is the governed top speed of the 2007 Pilot?

mmmmark · 04-27-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally posted by Zarba
What is the governed top speed of the 2007 Pilot?

I wouldn't attempt to find it on the T rated stock tires.

tfrain · 04-27-2007, 01:37 PM

no way man! Find a good road and floor it. Let us know what you find out. I bet it is around 110 to 115.

whizmo · 04-27-2007, 01:51 PM

I've never heard the Pilot has a governed top speed. Which certainly isn't definitive....

- Mark

tfrain · 04-27-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by whizmo
I've never heard the Pilot has a governed top speed. Which certainly isn't definitive....

- Mark

Most cars have a limiter that will cut the fuel at that speed. They also have a rev limiter that cuts fuel once a certain RPM is reached so the engine doesn't blow up.

05exlowner · 04-27-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by tfrain

Most cars have a limiter that will cut the fuel at that speed. They also have a rev limiter that cuts fuel once a certain RPM is reached so the engine doesn't blow up.

I dont know about the '07's but I know the '05's are governed at 109mph

TheEaglePilot · 04-27-2007, 04:21 PM

I think a Pilot could cruise comfortably at 109. I had it up to 90-95 on a road trip, and it felt totally calm and buttoned-down. Not at all what you would expect from its size.

Chris

mmmmark · 04-27-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally posted by 05exlowner
I dont know about the '07's but I know the '05's are governed at 109mph

That is just below the "cover your butt" rating on the factory tires.

jestmaty · 04-27-2007, 04:56 PM

Let's see....

My '04 spins 2k on the tach at 74 mph.....

Let's say redline is 6k on the tach.....

6 divided by 2 = 3...... 3 X 74 mph = 222 mph which sounds just about right. Sorry, I'm still buzzing on overload from last weekend's Grand Prix of Houston.

That was my first champ car event and I'll attend every year from here on out. Cosworth V8's that usually operate at 12,000rpms, putting out 800 hp in an open wheeled car that weighs virtually nothing.

Accelerate from 0-60 in about 2 seconds, which is impressive but not their specialty. They pretty much have to be pushed from a dead stop when even in first gear. Or stall...

0 -100mph in something like 4 seconds, but the real joy is watching them come out of a corner and hit 200mph right in front of the main grandstand/startfinish line

At 12,000 rpms, your ears want to bleed from the noise, it is something that can NEVER be explained or described, only experienced.

Sorry to jack your thread, Pilot probably stops accelerating around 115mph is my guess.

jestmaty · 04-27-2007, 05:01 PM

Here is one of the cars specially outfitted to take another person along

Basically, ( and I read this twice at the champ car official trailer), for the low, low price of 10,000 US dollars, you would be driven by one of the pro champ car drivers around the track at exactly the speeds that they do during the race.

3 laps for 10k, but you do get a cert of completion so that you can show off to anyone who cares that you had the cajones to experience that.

sjlee · 04-28-2007, 01:32 AM

If this is any indication, the Honda Odyssey (which is built of the same platform and has the same engine) has a top speed of 119 mph (drag limited) according to Car and Driver.

The OEM Integrities are rated up to 112 mph (S rated). I would guess that the Pilot's top speed would be slightly less since the Pilot seems less aerodynamic... 109 mph seems about right.

Samuel2003 · 04-28-2007, 12:43 PM

This topic has been discussed in depth before. Mine hit the ceiling (hard bump) at 109...

switch · 04-29-2007, 05:15 AM

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Originally posted by TheEaglePilot
I think a Pilot could cruise comfortably at 109. I had it up to 90-95 on a road trip, and it felt totally calm and buttoned-down. Not at all what you would expect from its size.

Chris

Try pushing it past 90-95. I bet you'll find the vehicle really struggles to increase speed after that.

BlueRiverPilot · 05-09-2007, 05:00 PM

It seems like mine loves the 90 to 95 range...Which is nice, except I haven't been able to convince my wife to let me purchase a good radar detector...Too much money already spend on the audio install.

sjlee · 05-09-2007, 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by BlueRiverPilot
It seems like mine loves the 90 to 95 range...Which is nice, except I haven't been able to convince my wife to let me purchase a good radar detector...Too much money already spend on the audio install.

Tell her that if you get pulled over for going 95 mph that the result (fine, insurance costs, etc.) will easily exceed the cost of a good radar detector.

Besides, do you really need to get her approval?

04-27-2007, 10:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zarba Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 24 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pilot Speed Limiter What is the governed top speed of the 2007 Pilot?

04-27-2007, 01:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
tfrain Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: MS Posts: 651 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no way man! Find a good road and floor it. Let us know what you find out. I bet it is around 110 to 115. __________________ 2007 EXL RES 4wd - Aberdeen Green (awesome color) <div><p><img src="http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/Konechiwa/john_c__reilly10.jpg" hspace="5"></p></div>

04-27-2007, 04:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheEaglePilot Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 521 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think a Pilot could cruise comfortably at 109. I had it up to 90-95 on a road trip, and it felt totally calm and buttoned-down. Not at all what you would expect from its size. Chris __________________ 2007 Pilot EX-L 2WD Desert Rock Metallic Goodyear Fortera SilentArmors wwong's pad set Audio: Kicker ZX700.5, Polk db6500F/650R, MTX T4510 sub, Dynamat Extreme+Second Skin Damplifier, Navone 4-channel LOC w/ stock head unit

04-27-2007, 04:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
jestmaty Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 1,249 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Let's see.... My '04 spins 2k on the tach at 74 mph..... Let's say redline is 6k on the tach..... 6 divided by 2 = 3...... 3 X 74 mph = 222 mph which sounds just about right. Sorry, I'm still buzzing on overload from last weekend's Grand Prix of Houston. That was my first champ car event and I'll attend every year from here on out. Cosworth V8's that usually operate at 12,000rpms, putting out 800 hp in an open wheeled car that weighs virtually nothing. Accelerate from 0-60 in about 2 seconds, which is impressive but not their specialty. They pretty much have to be pushed from a dead stop when even in first gear. Or stall... 0 -100mph in something like 4 seconds, but the real joy is watching them come out of a corner and hit 200mph right in front of the main grandstand/startfinish line At 12,000 rpms, your ears want to bleed from the noise, it is something that can NEVER be explained or described, only experienced. Sorry to jack your thread, Pilot probably stops accelerating around 115mph is my guess. __________________ 2004 EXL-RES Sage Brush Pearl 2005 Bayliner 175XT Bowrider OEM Tow Package, side steps, Front window tint, interior wood trim, ss exhaust tips, Castrol full synthetic oil, 7 yr/100k extended warranty, crossbars

04-28-2007, 01:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
sjlee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pewaukee WI Posts: 1,601 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If this is any indication, the Honda Odyssey (which is built of the same platform and has the same engine) has a top speed of 119 mph (drag limited) according to Car and Driver. The OEM Integrities are rated up to 112 mph (S rated). I would guess that the Pilot's top speed would be slightly less since the Pilot seems less aerodynamic... 109 mph seems about right. __________________ 1995 Yamaha FZR600 2005 Honda Pilot EX-L (Desert Rock Metallic, side steps, crossbars, rear splash guards, wheel locks, towing package, full-size spare on EX rim) 2007 Honda Accord EX-L V6 sedan (Alabaster Silver Metallic, splash guards, wheel locks)

04-27-2007, 01:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
whizmo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WA State Posts: 1,725 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've never heard the Pilot has a governed top speed. Which certainly isn't definitive.... - Mark

04-28-2007, 12:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
Samuel2003 heh heh, he said "member" Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 1,234 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This topic has been discussed in depth before. Mine hit the ceiling (hard bump) at 109... __________________ "If You Open It, You Get The WHOLE Can." - SEB Lt "Petey" Do not go gentle into that good night... ...Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - Dylan Thomas

05-09-2007, 05:00 PM	#14 (permalink)
BlueRiverPilot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 249 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It seems like mine loves the 90 to 95 range...Which is nice, except I haven't been able to convince my wife to let me purchase a good radar detector...Too much money already spend on the audio install. __________________ Jonathan <B> 2008 Honda Accord 4DREX-L/N-5AT-I4 Polished Metal/Black <B>2007 Honda Pilot EX-L 2wd Nav Aberdeen Green (SOLD)</B> (purchase 02/07 - mileage 34.8K) <B>OEM Accessories:</B> Towing package, Cargo tray, All-weather mats, rear mud guards, cross bars <B>Audio:</B> OEM HU, USA Spec PA11-HON2y, LC-8, Memphis MCH600, Infinity Kappa (Perfect 6.1, 62.7i, 102.7W) <B> Other:</B> FatMat Extreme, wwong's pad set, 3M door guard & fog light protectors, MDX rear subframe brace retrofit, SuperBright LED's

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